SYSTEM FOR MINIMIZING AUTOMOBILE COLLISION DAMAGE AND PERSONAL INJURY

摘要

A system for minimizing roadway vehicle collision damage and injury using radiant energy detectors, computer and deployed air bags for aiding in damage reduction of automobile collision. This system includes radiant energy detectors (12A), such as radar or laser radar with transmitters and receivers, a computer, energy absorbing inflation devices, air bags (14), and additionally includes a connection with internal air bags (44), intelligent cruise control system, danger warning system, squeeze-in system or satellite in place of radiant energy detector. A dashboard link allows the computer to determine speed and other conditions of the roadway vehicle, while the radiant energy detector provides the computer with information of direction of the roadway vehicle and information of the object, such as speed, direction and distance between the object and the roadway vehicle. The computer, using the information provided, determines the collision point on the basis of the established minimal allowable time window (collision unavoidable time) which is 0.2 second for instance, and transmits signals to air bag inflation device to inflate the air bags. The internal air bags are to be controlled by the on-n-off switch connected with the computer and the safety belt system according to the situation of the passenger seat whether occupied or not. The inflation device or air bag provides an energy absorbing and diverting buffer (14) between the roadway vehicle and the object of imminent collision. The inflation device or air bag further provides an energy absorbing device (44) between the occupants of the roadway vehicle and the vehicle body prior to collision. The computer uses the minimal allowable time window (collision unavoidable time) to deploy the air bags and controls the vehicle to remain with the driver such that necessary evasive measures can be taken. Once the imminent collision reaches the minimum allowable time window the computer initiates a control signal to deploy the air bags. Once deployed, the external air bag reduces the amount of physical damage to the automobile, resulting in less injury and repair costs, and the internal air bags reduce the risk of injury or death.