Collision attenuating system
US6814246B2 · kind B2 · utility
Inventors
Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 10, 2003 |
| Grant date | Nov 9, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 10, 2023 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60R2019/005
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A collision attenuating system for a moving vehicle including an energy-absorbing airbag assembly dimensioned and configured for attenuating the impact between the moving vehicle and a pedestrian or an impacted vehicle located in or crossing the path of the moving vehicle as the pedestrian or impacted vehicle impacts against the airbag assembly, a mounting bracket dimensioned and configured for being affixed to the moving vehicle, an engagement bracket affixed to the airbag assembly and engagable with the mounting bracket, and a quick-release fastener for removably engaging the engagement bracket to the mounting bracket for removably mounting the airbag assembly to the moving vehicle. The airbag assembly includes an airbag and an assembly frame supporting the airbag, a speed sensor for determining the speed of the vehicle, and a pressure regulator for controlling a pressure function of the airbag responsive to the speed sensor. The airbag assembly includes an upper deflatable airbag, and a lower pedestrian support, the pedestrian support including energy-absorbing structure. A method of using the collision attenuating system is also described.
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