WO2003016101A1 - Elements d'absorption d'energie dans un vehicule - Google Patents

Elements d'absorption d'energie dans un vehicule Download PDF

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WO2003016101A1
WO2003016101A1 PCT/IB2001/001769 IB0101769W WO03016101A1 WO 2003016101 A1 WO2003016101 A1 WO 2003016101A1 IB 0101769 W IB0101769 W IB 0101769W WO 03016101 A1 WO03016101 A1 WO 03016101A1
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bag
bags
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Taghaddos, Hamid
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    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B62—LAND VEHICLES FOR TRAVELLING OTHERWISE THAN ON RAILS
    • B62D—MOTOR VEHICLES; TRAILERS
    • B62D25/00—Superstructure or monocoque structure sub-units; Parts or details thereof not otherwise provided for
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B60—VEHICLES IN GENERAL
    • B60R—VEHICLES, VEHICLE FITTINGS, OR VEHICLE PARTS, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • B60R19/00—Wheel guards; Radiator guards, e.g. grilles; Obstruction removers; Fittings damping bouncing force in collisions

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  • the structure and method of this invention reside in the area of impact absorption in motor vehicles and more particularly relate to a system of inflated bags positioned within the framework of a motor vehicle to help the vehicle absorb impact energy thereagainst in an accident.
  • the airbags in the prior art generally tend to be positioned on the exterior, or within the interior, of the passenger compartment of a vehicle for the protection of the vehicle or protection of the occupants.
  • inflated bags are positioned within the framework structure of a vehicle where they remain permanently inflated to help absorb any impact that might be made against the vehicle in the vicinity of such inflated airbags.
  • Each vehicle in the methodology of this invention would be studied to determine areas within the vehicle where there is open space between the structural framework components of the vehicle.
  • an airbag of this invention such that once inflated it will conform to the shape of such space within the framework structure of the vehicle and then act as additional cushioning to any impact against the vehicle.
  • the advantage of the system of this invention is that the improved impact absorption and cushioning provided by the inflated airbags is such that the force of any impact on the vehicle will be lessened as the resiliency of the bags will help absorb the impact and lessen internal movement of portions of the structural framework of the vehicle being impacted, thereby lessening damage to the vehicle and injury to its. occupants due to an impact.
  • the inflated bags of this invention are extremely light in weight and will not add any significant weight to the vehicle, and the invention will aid in protecting the occupants of the vehicle from a variety of impacts depending upon where such inflated airbags are positioned within the framework of the vehicle.
  • Such framework-contained inflated airbags will also act to mute road noise to the benefit of the vehicle's occupants.
  • the inflated airbags when placed within the open space area of a dashboard or open space areas within doors, help protect the occupants of the vehicle and make the vehicle more crash- worthy.
  • FIG. 1 illustrates a perspective view of the inflated airbag system of this invention in use within a motor vehicle.
  • FIG. 1 illustrates a perspective view of vehicle 10 seen with certain exterior framework shown cutaway so that the interior of the structural framework can be observed.
  • the inflatable airbag of this invention can be installed in any type of vehicle and is not limited only to the type illustrated.
  • the inflatable airbag of this invention can be inflated with air or a gas, for ease of reference it will be referred to as an airbag.
  • the vehicle can be a passenger vehicle, a commercial, or other type of vehicle.
  • open spaces are normally formed during the construction of a vehicle within the various parts of the vehicle such as the front portion, fenders, doors, rear portion, around the trunk area, etc.
  • first bag 16 which can be inflated to conform to the shape of the space by air or gas being delivered through first valve 20 which can be resealed once first bag 16 is fully inflated within the space in which it has been positioned.
  • second bag 18 can be inflated within second open space 14 by air being directed through second valve 22 such that second bag 18, when inflated within the structural members, conforms to the space within the vehicle, such as above first structural member 24 and second structural member 26.
  • Open spaces within the vehicle can be found throughout the vehicle including, for example, within the dashboard area where bags 17 and 19 are shown in dashed lines.
  • the bags of this invention can be made of a strong plastic material and can be preformed in a variety of shapes to aid in conforming to open spaces within a vehicle or they can be merely balloon-like bags which when inflated will conform to the shape of any open space that they fill.
  • the airbags of this invention can be positioned within many open spaces within the structural framework of a vehicle. Bag 28 and bag 30 are depicted in odd shapes to conform to the open spaces within the vehicle's doors to provide resilient cushioning within the doors against impact on the exterior of the door.
  • the airbags of this invention can provide additional soundproofing within the vehicle as well as insulation to prevent loss of heat or loss of cooling within the passenger compartment of the vehicle.

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Abstract

La présente invention concerne un procédé destiné à améliorer l'intégrité structurelle d'un véhicule existant (10), ledit procédé faisant intervenir la détermination de l'emplacement d'espaces creux (par ex. 12, 14) dans son ossature, et l'insertion de poches plastiques rigides (16-19, 27, 28, 30) dans lesdits espaces, lesdites poches étant ensuite gonflées pour prendre la forme desdits espaces (par ex. 12, 14). Ces poches qui sont en permanence gonflées d'air, permettent d'amortir les chocs et d'atténuer le mouvement interne de l'ossature au cours du choc résultant d'une collision.
PCT/IB2001/001769 2001-08-13 2001-08-13 Elements d'absorption d'energie dans un vehicule WO2003016101A1 (fr)

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AU2001290176A AU2001290176A1 (en) 2001-08-13 2001-08-13 Energy-absorbing members in a vehicle

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WO2015082681A1 (fr) * 2013-12-06 2015-06-11 Compagnie Plastic Omnium Partie de carrosserie d'un véhicule à moteur, et véhicule à moteur la comprenant

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US5646613A (en) * 1996-05-20 1997-07-08 Cho; Myungeun System for minimizing automobile collision damage
FR2791626A1 (fr) * 1999-03-31 2000-10-06 Peugeot Citroen Automobiles Sa Element de structure a amortisseur de choc

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US5646613A (en) * 1996-05-20 1997-07-08 Cho; Myungeun System for minimizing automobile collision damage
FR2791626A1 (fr) * 1999-03-31 2000-10-06 Peugeot Citroen Automobiles Sa Element de structure a amortisseur de choc

Cited By (1)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
WO2015082681A1 (fr) * 2013-12-06 2015-06-11 Compagnie Plastic Omnium Partie de carrosserie d'un véhicule à moteur, et véhicule à moteur la comprenant

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