headplate
Armor for the head
A headplate is a rigid plate surgically attached to the skull, typically in neuroscience research, providing a stable anchor point for head fixation during experiments: The mouse was secured by its headplate for imaging.
In other contexts, headplate refers to any protective or structural plate positioned at the head of something—the top plate of a door frame, or a component in machinery.
Projecting attachment rim
- gasketMechanical leak preventer
- bearingPosture or orientation
- couplingJoint between systems
- bracketSupport or category
mounting · bolting · riveting · welding · fastener · seal · fixture · assembly
Protective construction headwear
- helmetProtective head covering
- headgearCoverings for the skull
- visorEye-shading brim
- faceguardProtective facial covering
chinstrap · PPE · brain-bucket · skullcap · earmuffs · worksite
flange
Projecting attachment rim
bracket · mounting · bolting · riveting · welding · fastener · seal · fixture · assembly · manifold
hardhat
Protective construction headwear
faceguard · chinstrap · PPE · brain-bucket · skullcap · earmuffs · worksite
helmet
Protective head covering
- breastplateMetal torso protection
- cuirassTorso-protecting plate armor
- gorgetArmor shielding the throat
pauldrons · vambraces · gauntlets · greaves · hauberk · mail · brigandine · coif · helm · aegis
beam
Structural support member
brace · strut · framework · reinforcement · anchoring · shoring · buttress · stiffening · support · foundation