Abstract: A device for moving and maintaining apart from a face an eye protection mask with an elastic headband when the device is worn on a helmet, the device being configured to be placed between the elastic headband and the helmet, the device including two symmetrical elements each including a flap jointed on a support through an axis and provided with a lever allowing actuation of the flap, the flap being movable in rotation around the axis between a first position towards the front of the helmet with regards to the axis and a second position towards the back of the helmet with regards to the axis, where the flap is maintaining the eye protection mask apart from a face in the second position, and where the lever is in abutment against the mask in the second position.

Abstract: The invention relates to a device for separating, and maintaining a distance between, a person's face and a protective eye mask worn on a helmet. The device is formed by two symmetrical elements disposed on each side of the helmet. Each element is formed by a flap (1) hinged to a support (2) by means of a rotation shaft (2). When the flap is positioned to the rear, the strap can be positioned normally. When the user pushes the flap forwards, the flap rotates through approximately 180 ° and becomes the new support point for the mask instead of the face. The mask is then held in place by the tension of the strap and a lever (4) that presses against the mask. A roller (5), mounted on a shaft solidly connected to the flap, facilitates the movement of the flap under the strap. The device provides increased ventilation for the helmet wearer and allows the helmet to be taken off without the protective mask being removed.