Honda motor co., ltd. (20240317348). SADDLE RIDING VEHICLE simplified abstract
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SADDLE RIDING VEHICLE
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Kazunori Maehara of Wako-shi (JP)
Hisaki Sugaya of Wako-shi (JP)
Masashi Saito of Wako-shi (JP)
Yoshiharu Wada of Wako-shi (JP)
Seiichi Kurohori of Wako-shi (JP)
SADDLE RIDING VEHICLE - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240317348 titled 'SADDLE RIDING VEHICLE
Simplified Explanation: The patent application describes a saddle riding vehicle with an innovative airbag system integrated into the handlebar for increased safety.
Key Features and Innovation:
- Steering system with a handlebar.
- Meter positioned in front of the handlebar at a lower level.
- Airbag apparatus within the handlebar, including an inflator, airbag, and retainer.
- Airbag deploys with gas emitted by the inflator, with a bulge portion that expands towards the meter during deployment.
Potential Applications: The technology can be applied to various saddle riding vehicles such as bicycles, motorcycles, and scooters to enhance rider safety in case of accidents.
Problems Solved: The technology addresses the issue of rider safety by providing an innovative airbag system that deploys from the handlebar to protect the rider in the event of a collision or impact.
Benefits:
- Improved rider safety.
- Enhanced protection in case of accidents.
- Innovative integration of airbag technology in saddle riding vehicles.
Commercial Applications: The technology can be marketed to manufacturers of saddle riding vehicles to incorporate the innovative airbag system into their products, appealing to safety-conscious consumers.
Prior Art: Readers can explore prior patents related to airbag systems in vehicles, handlebar safety features, and innovative safety technologies in saddle riding vehicles.
Frequently Updated Research: Stay updated on advancements in airbag technology, safety features in vehicles, and innovations in saddle riding vehicle design for potential improvements or new applications.
Questions about Saddle Riding Vehicle Airbag System: 1. How does the integration of an airbag system in the handlebar improve rider safety? 2. What are the potential challenges in implementing this technology in different types of saddle riding vehicles?
Original Abstract Submitted
in a saddle riding vehicle including: a steering system that includes a handlebar; a meter that is arranged in front of the handlebar, and is disposed at a level lower than the handlebar; and an airbag apparatus that is disposed in the handlebar, the airbag apparatus includes: an inflator; an airbag that deploys with gas emitted by the inflator; and a retainer that houses the airbag, and the airbag includes a bulge portion that bulges toward the meter during deployment.
