JPH04243647A - Shock relieving device - Google Patents
Shock relieving deviceInfo
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- JPH04243647A JPH04243647A JP3075922A JP7592291A JPH04243647A JP H04243647 A JPH04243647 A JP H04243647A JP 3075922 A JP3075922 A JP 3075922A JP 7592291 A JP7592291 A JP 7592291A JP H04243647 A JPH04243647 A JP H04243647A
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- 230000035939 shock Effects 0.000 title claims abstract description 27
- 239000006096 absorbing agent Substances 0.000 claims abstract description 14
- 230000000116 mitigating effect Effects 0.000 description 5
- 238000010586 diagram Methods 0.000 description 4
- 230000003139 buffering effect Effects 0.000 description 2
- 230000000694 effects Effects 0.000 description 1
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Abstract
Description
【０００１】0001
【産業上の利用分野】この発明は自動車の安全装置に関
し、特に後部からの衝突時に衝撃を緩和する衝撃緩和装
置に関するものである。BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a safety device for a motor vehicle, and more particularly to a shock absorbing device for mitigating the impact in the event of a collision from the rear.
【０００２】0002
【従来の技術】図２は自動車における従来の衝撃緩和装
置の要部構成図である。図２において、１は図示しない
エア−バッグと衝撃時にそのエア−バッグを膨らませる
ボンベとからなる緩衝装置、９は緩衝装置１を格納して
いるステアリングパッド、１０は前部バンパ−に取り付
けられ前方からの衝撃を感知する前部衝撃感知装置であ
る。2. Description of the Related Art FIG. 2 is a block diagram of the main parts of a conventional shock absorbing device for an automobile. In FIG. 2, reference numeral 1 denotes a shock absorber consisting of an air bag (not shown) and a cylinder that inflates the air bag in the event of an impact, 9 is a steering pad housing the shock absorber 1, and 10 is a shock absorber attached to the front bumper. This is a front impact sensing device that detects impacts from the front.
【０００３】次に動作について説明する。自動車の前方
に衝撃があった場合、前部衝撃感知装置１０は衝撃の感
知を示す感知信号を図示しないバルブ制御装置に与えこ
れによりバルブ制御装置はボンベのバルブを開き、エア
−バッグにエア−を吹き込み、エア−バッグを膨らませ
る。従来の衝撃緩和装置は以上のようにして衝突時にお
ける自動車内の運転手の安全を守っている。Next, the operation will be explained. When there is an impact at the front of the vehicle, the front impact sensing device 10 sends a sensing signal indicating that the impact has been detected to a valve control device (not shown), which causes the valve control device to open the valve of the cylinder and inject air into the air bag. Blow into the air bag to inflate it. Conventional impact mitigation devices protect the safety of drivers inside automobiles in the event of a collision in the manner described above.
【０００４】0004
【発明が解決しようとする課題】ところが従来の衝撃緩
衝装置は前方からの衝突に対しては自動車内の運転手の
安全を守ることができるが、後方からの衝突に対しては
自動車内の人間の安全を守ることができないという問題
点があった。[Problems to be Solved by the Invention] However, although conventional shock absorbing devices can protect the safety of the driver in the car in the case of a collision from the front, they can protect the safety of the driver in the car in the case of a collision from the rear. The problem was that it was not possible to protect the safety of people.
【０００５】この発明は上記のような問題点を解決する
ためになされたもので、後方からの衝突に対して自動車
内の人間の安全を守ることができる衝撃緩和装置を提供
することを目的とする。This invention was made to solve the above-mentioned problems, and its purpose is to provide an impact mitigation device that can protect the safety of people inside a car in the event of a rear collision. do.
【０００６】[0006]
【課題を解決するための手段】この発明に係る衝撃緩和
装置は、後部バンパ−１１付近に取り付けられ後方から
の衝撃を感知する後部衝撃感知装置３と、座席シ−ト２
のヘッドレスト部に格納され衝突時の衝撃をやわらげる
緩衝装置１と、後部からの衝突時に後部衝撃感知装置３
からの感知信号により緩衝装置１を動作させる制御装置
６とを備えたものである。[Means for Solving the Problems] The impact mitigation device according to the present invention includes a rear impact sensing device 3 that is attached near the rear bumper 11 and detects an impact from the rear, and a seat seat 2.
A shock absorber 1 that is stored in the headrest of the vehicle and softens the impact in the event of a collision, and a rear impact sensing device 3 that is installed in the event of a rear collision.
and a control device 6 that operates the buffer device 1 based on a sensing signal from the controller.
【０００７】[0007]
【作用】後部衝撃感知装置３は後方からの衝撃を感知す
る。緩衝装置１は衝突時の衝撃をやわらげる。制御装置
６は後部からの衝突時に後部衝撃感知装置３からの感知
信号により緩衝装置１を動作させる。[Operation] The rear impact sensing device 3 detects an impact from the rear. The shock absorber 1 softens the impact during a collision. The control device 6 operates the shock absorber 1 based on a sensing signal from the rear impact sensing device 3 when a collision occurs from the rear.
【０００８】[0008]
【実施例】図１はこの発明の一実施例に係る衝撃緩和装
置の要部構成図である。図１において、この衝撃緩和装
置は自動車に備えられ、３は例えば車体と後部バンパ−
１１との間に取り付けられ後方からの衝撃を感知する後
部衝撃感知装置、１は座席シ−ト２のヘッドレスト部に
格納され衝突時の衝撃をやわらげる緩衝装置、６は後部
からの衝突時に後部衝撃感知装置３からの感知信号によ
り緩衝装置１を動作させるバルブ制御装置である。後部
衝撃感知装置３は電池８とマイクロスイッチ７からなる
。緩衝装置１はエア−バッグ４とエア−が入ったボンベ
５とからなる。なお、電池８は自動車に装備されたバッ
テリでもよい。DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS FIG. 1 is a block diagram of the main parts of a shock absorbing device according to an embodiment of the present invention. In FIG. 1, this shock absorbing device is installed in an automobile, and 3 indicates a portion between the vehicle body and rear bumper, for example.
1 is a rear impact sensing device that is installed between the seat 2 and the rear impact sensor to detect an impact from the rear; 1 is a shock absorber that is stored in the headrest of the seat 2 and softens the impact in the event of a collision; 6 is a rear impact sensor that detects the impact from the rear This is a valve control device that operates the buffer device 1 based on a sensing signal from the sensing device 3. The rear impact sensing device 3 consists of a battery 8 and a microswitch 7. The shock absorber 1 consists of an air bag 4 and a cylinder 5 containing air. Note that the battery 8 may be a battery installed in an automobile.
【０００９】次に動作について説明する。自動車の後方
に衝撃があった場合、車体と後部バンパ−１１との間に
取り付けられた後部衝撃感知装置３のマイクロスイッチ
７がオンになり、これによりバルブ制御装置６は後部衝
撃感知装置３からの感知信号を受け取り緩衝装置１のボ
ンベ５のバルブを開口させる。ボンベ５のバルブは通常
閉じている。ボンベ５のバルブが開口すると、ボンベ５
内のエア−はエア−バッグ４に流れ込み、エア−バッグ
４を膨らませる。したがって自動車内の人間は衝撃から
守られる。Next, the operation will be explained. When there is an impact at the rear of the car, the microswitch 7 of the rear impact sensing device 3 installed between the car body and the rear bumper 11 is turned on, and the valve control device 6 is activated by the rear impact sensing device 3. Upon receiving the sensing signal, the valve of the cylinder 5 of the buffer device 1 is opened. The valve of cylinder 5 is normally closed. When the valve of cylinder 5 opens, cylinder 5
The air inside flows into the air bag 4 and inflates the air bag 4. Therefore, people inside the car are protected from impact.
【００１０】なお、上記実施例では自動車内の座席シ−
ト１つに対して１つの緩衡装置を設けた場合について説
明したが、全部の座席シ−トに対して緩衝装置を設けれ
ば全乗員の安全を守ることができる。[0010] In the above embodiment, the seat seat in an automobile is
Although the case where one buffering device is provided for each seat has been described, the safety of all occupants can be ensured by providing a buffering device for all seats.
【００１１】[0011]
【発明の効果】以上のように本発明によれば、自動車の
後部からの衝突時に緩衝装置を動作させるように構成し
たので、後方からの衝突があった場合に、緩衝装置の動
作により自動車内の人間の安全を守ることができるとい
う効果が得られる。As described above, according to the present invention, since the shock absorber is configured to operate in the event of a collision from the rear of the automobile, the operation of the shock absorber will prevent the interior of the automobile from occurring in the event of a collision from the rear. The effect is that the safety of people can be protected.
【図１】この発明の一実施例に係る衝撃緩和装置の要部
構成図である。FIG. 1 is a diagram illustrating a main part of a shock absorbing device according to an embodiment of the present invention.
【図２】従来の衝撃緩和装置の要部構成図である。FIG. 2 is a configuration diagram of main parts of a conventional impact mitigation device.
１ 緩衝装置 ２ 座席シ−ト ３ 後部衝撃感知装置 ６ バルブ制御装置 １１ 後部バンパ− 1 Buffer device 2 Seat sheet 3. Rear impact sensing device 6 Valve control device 11 Rear bumper
Claims (1)
取り付けられ後方からの衝撃を感知する後部衝撃感知装
置と、座席シ−トのヘッドレスト部に格納され衝突時の
衝撃をやわらげる緩衝装置と、後部からの衝突時に上記
後部衝撃感知装置からの感知信号により上記緩衝装置を
動作させる制御装置とを備えたことを特徴とする衝撃緩
和装置。Claim 1: In an automobile, a rear impact sensing device is installed near the rear bumper to sense an impact from the rear, a shock absorber is stored in the headrest of a seat and softens the impact in the event of a collision, and and a control device for operating the shock absorbing device in response to a sensing signal from the rear impact sensing device during a collision.
Priority Applications (1)
| Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
|---|---|---|---|
| JP3075922A JPH04243647A (en) | 1991-01-24 | 1991-01-24 | Shock relieving device |
Applications Claiming Priority (1)
| Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
|---|---|---|---|
| JP3075922A JPH04243647A (en) | 1991-01-24 | 1991-01-24 | Shock relieving device |
Publications (1)
| Publication Number | Publication Date |
|---|---|
| JPH04243647A true JPH04243647A (en) | 1992-08-31 |
Family
ID=13590286
Family Applications (1)
| Application Number | Title | Priority Date | Filing Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| JP3075922A Pending JPH04243647A (en) | 1991-01-24 | 1991-01-24 | Shock relieving device |
Country Status (1)
| Country | Link |
|---|---|
| JP (1) | JPH04243647A (en) |
Cited By (1)
| Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| US6030036A (en) * | 1996-02-02 | 2000-02-29 | Trw Occupant Restraint Systems Gmbh | Vehicle seat with gas bag located in the back rest |
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1991
- 1991-01-24 JP JP3075922A patent/JPH04243647A/en active Pending
Cited By (1)
| Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| US6030036A (en) * | 1996-02-02 | 2000-02-29 | Trw Occupant Restraint Systems Gmbh | Vehicle seat with gas bag located in the back rest |
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