TAJINTECH Announces New Automobile Airbag Technology
13 August 1999
TAJINTECH Announces New Automobile Airbag Technology: Controlled Energy Variable Airbag Deployment Force
SILVER SPRING, Md.--(AutomotiveWire)--Aug. 12, 1999--The use of air bags has increasingly become a standard safety feature in the auto industry. However the current air bags are not safe enough to protect users, causing severe injuries and death to several children and adults. These injuries are as a result of brute airbag deployment force."Object sensors", "cut-off/cut-on switches", "seat weight sensors" and "multiple sensors" have failed to address the specific needs for a variable deployment of the airbags. Sending thus TAJINTECH into the invention for a "smart airbag" system, capable of protecting children and smaller adults.
So far, TAJINTECH has gone an extra mile with the invention of "The Air Bag Controlled Energy Variable Force Deployment For Safety". The publication of this smart airbag technology entitled "Weight Responsive Supplemental Restraint Computer System" was published Jan. 28th, 1999. Publication No. WO 99/03711.
Tabe's solution to the existing air bag problems is superior, inexpensive, dependable and a master solution that brings to rest the hazards of air bag deployment. Safe for adults and children.
It does not overpower the passenger or force the passenger backward into his/her seat, inflicting more injuries. Operation methodology is as follows:
| -- | It detects whether there is an object presence on the passenger seat |
| -- | It deploys air bag force according to the specific weight of the passenger |
| -- | It deploys air bags at certain speeds |
| -- | It deploys air bags in anticipation of rear-end collision |
| -- | The air bag can have two layers for cushioning effect |
| -- | The air bag can be deployed away from the head. |
| -- | Vacant seats do not respond to deployment. |
In this state of the art technology, the passenger seat is mounted on load cells, which are embedded in the floor of the vehicle. The load cells are constructed from machined steel having strain gauges bonded inside, and when weight is applied to the passenger seat, the strain gauges are strained in a corresponding amount. As the strain gauges are stressed, the effective resistance there across will vary in an amount corresponding to the strain.
That is, the occupant's body is input into the load cells when seated. The load cells then output the occupant's body input as weight and the body mass is calculated. Then a controlled energy is generated from this body weight and mass information to initiate a deployment force proportionate to the said weight of the occupant.
The device also prevents the deployment of the air bag when no passenger is present. Other objects of the present invention will become apparent upon further review of the publication number at www.patent.womplex.ibm.com.
This invention is designed to deploy an air bag intelligently using weight sensors. It was recognized that there are two points of concern relative to the air bag deployment, both centered on the concept that force in an air bag will cause as much injury as an auto accident collision without the controlled energy to activate the variable deployment.
Occupant's weight must be accurately determined; an air bag deployment force must be controlled to exert an appropriate restraining force to protect the passengers from injuries.
By mounting the load cells underneath the passenger's seat and the floor of the vehicle will sense and measure the weight of an occupant at regular intervals. The load cells securely and accurately determine passenger's weight as oppose to seating sensors embedded within the seat cushion which provides a "passenger present" signal.
The smart air bag passes to total safety because every occupied seat is deployed with a force that is variably controlled by the weight and mass of the occupant in a vehicle in motion.
TAJINTECH is a Maryland based company, whose President Joseph Tabe is "ASE Certified in electrical & electronics, and Mechanical Engineering" with focus in invention and innovation research. The company has now developed the smart solution for the air bag problems.
This invention already has its patent pending status and is awaiting the final patent release. 'A+ Legal services, Greenberg & Lieberman law offices' handles the patent right. (Address: 314 Philadelphia Avenue, Takoma Park, MD 20912) Phone 301/588-8393. Marketing by Stephen Gnass, "Invention Connection", and Licensing Agent. (Address: P.O. Box 93669 Los Angeles, CA90093) Phone 323/969-1755
