公开(公告)号：US10759379B2

公开(公告)日：2020-09-01

申请号：US16131788

申请日：2018-09-14

Applicant: Waymo LLC

Inventor： Felix Jose Alvarez Rivera ,  Atul Gupta ,  Thomas Daniel ,  Daniel Lynn Larner

IPC: B60R21/34 ,  E05D5/02 ,  B60R21/38 ,  B60R21/0134 ,  E05D3/14 ,  E05D3/18 ,  E05D5/10 ,  E05D11/00 ,  G05D1/00 ,  B60R21/01

Abstract: Aspects of the disclosure relate to adjusting a shear pin to minimize an impact force felt by an object in a collision with a vehicle. For example, one or more second computing devices may receive, from one or more first computing devices, information indicating that an impact with an object is imminent. In response to the received information, the second computing devices may determine a first shear force for a first shear pin, wherein the first shear force is a desired amount of shear force necessary to break the first shear pin. The second computing devices may send a triggering signal to activate an actuator prior to an impact with the identified impact target. The actuator, in response to receiving the triggering signal, may adjust the first shear pin in a first pinhole, so the first shear pin will break at the first shear force.

公开(公告)号：US10471927B1

公开(公告)日：2019-11-12

申请号：US15703312

申请日：2017-09-13

Applicant: Waymo LLC

Inventor： Atul Gupta ,  Peter Craig Lombrozo ,  Daniel Lynn Larner

IPC: B60R21/00 ,  B60R21/36 ,  B60R21/0134 ,  B60R21/01

Abstract: Aspects of the disclosure relate to airbag systems for vehicles. The airbag systems may prevent the airbags from splitting apart during impact with a pedestrian or object. The airbag system may include a first airbag attached to a first connector and a second airbag attached to a second connector. The airbag system may also include a tether attached to the first connector and the second connector, and wherein the tether is configured to be pulled taut upon the first or second airbag being deployed in an environment of a vehicle in order to reduce the likelihood of an object colliding directly with the vehicle.

公开(公告)号：US10023145B1

公开(公告)日：2018-07-17

申请号：US15228328

申请日：2016-08-04

Applicant: Waymo LLC

Inventor： Felix Jose Alvarez Rivera ,  Daniel Lynn Larner ,  Thomas Daniel ,  Courtney McCool ,  Atul Gupta ,  Peter Craig Lombrozo

IPC: B60R21/207 ,  B60R21/214 ,  B60R21/231 ,  B60R21/16

Abstract: Aspects of the disclosure relate to deployable structures, such as airbag systems, for vehicles. A system is disclosed for reducing likelihood of injury to a passenger in a collision. The system may include a seat configured to accommodate the passenger and an airbag system. At least a portion of the airbag system may be incorporated into a vehicle prior to deployment of the airbag system. The airbag system may include an airbag and a locking feature. The locking feature may be configured to lock the airbag with a locking portion of a vehicle when the airbag system has been deployed. The locking feature may be attached to the airbag. Aside from airbags, other confining structures, such as nets, shades, curtains, etc., may also be used as deployable structures.

公开(公告)号：US09725060B1

公开(公告)日：2017-08-08

申请号：US14844607

申请日：2015-09-03

Applicant: Waymo LLC

Inventor： Thomas Daniel ,  Daniel Lynn Larner ,  Felix Jose Alvarez Rivera ,  Atul Gupta

IPC: B60R19/02 ,  B60R21/34 ,  B60R21/0134 ,  B60R19/00

CPC classification number: B62D21/15 ,  B60R19/00 ,  B60R2019/007 ,  B62D39/00

Abstract: Aspects of the disclosure relate altering the rigidity of a vehicle's surface. More particularly, the vehicle may contain tension members that are arranged so that a change in tension across one or more of the tension members will alter the rigidity of the vehicle's surface. The vehicle may identify and respond to a potential collision by altering the tension that is applied to one or more tension members, thereby altering the rigidity of the vehicle's surface.

公开(公告)号：US11766982B1

公开(公告)日：2023-09-26

申请号：US17683447

申请日：2022-03-01

Applicant: WAYMO LLC

Inventor： Felix Jose Alvarez Rivera ,  Daniel Lynn Larner ,  Thomas Daniel ,  Courtney McCool ,  Atul Gupta ,  Peter Craig Lombrozo

IPC: B60R21/207 ,  B60R21/214 ,  B60R21/2334 ,  B60R21/0134 ,  B60R21/06 ,  B60R21/0136 ,  B60R21/231 ,  B60R21/16

CPC classification number: B60R21/207 ,  B60R21/0134 ,  B60R21/0136 ,  B60R21/06 ,  B60R21/214 ,  B60R21/231 ,  B60R21/2334 ,  B60R2021/161 ,  B60R2021/23107 ,  B60R2021/23161

Abstract: Aspects of the disclosure relate to deployable structures, such as airbag systems, for vehicles. A system is disclosed for reducing likelihood of injury to a passenger in a collision. The system may include a seat configured to accommodate the passenger and an airbag system. At least a portion of the airbag system may be incorporated into a vehicle prior to deployment of the airbag system. The airbag system may include an airbag and a locking feature. The locking feature may be configured to lock the airbag with a locking portion of a vehicle when the airbag system has been deployed. The locking feature may be attached to the airbag. Aside from airbags, other confining structures, such as nets, shades, curtains, etc., may also be used as deployable structures.

公开(公告)号：US10183642B2

公开(公告)日：2019-01-22

申请号：US15977424

申请日：2018-05-11

Applicant: Waymo LLC

Inventor： Peter Craig Lombrozo ,  Felix Jose Alvarez Rivera ,  Daniel Lynn Larner ,  Atul Gupta

IPC: B60R21/0134 ,  B60R21/231

Abstract: Aspects of the disclosure relate to airbag systems for vehicles. The airbag systems may reduce the secondary impact forces felt by an object upon rebounding from an initial impact with an external airbag by encasing or substantially surrounding the pedestrian with the external airbag. The airbag system may include an initial impact airbag and a secondary impact airbag, wherein the secondary impact airbag is configured to reduce injury caused by a secondary impact of an object upon after an initial impact of the object with the initial impact airbag. The initial impact airbag may be configured to be deployed at a location where the object is predicted to collide with the vehicle. The secondary impact airbag may comprise one or more arms configured to surround the object upon the initial impact.

公开(公告)号：US20180334123A1

公开(公告)日：2018-11-22

申请号：US15977424

申请日：2018-05-11

Applicant: Waymo LLC

Inventor： Peter Craig Lombrozo ,  Felix Jose Alvarez Rivera ,  Daniel Lynn Larner ,  Atul Gupta

IPC: B60R21/0134 ,  B60R21/231

CPC classification number: B60R21/0134 ,  B60R21/231 ,  B60R21/36 ,  B60R2021/23107

Abstract: Aspects of the disclosure relate to airbag systems for vehicles. The airbag systems may reduce the secondary impact forces felt by an object upon rebounding from an initial impact with an external airbag by encasing or substantially surrounding the pedestrian with the external airbag. The airbag system may include an initial impact airbag and a secondary impact airbag, wherein the secondary impact airbag is configured to reduce injury caused by a secondary impact of an object upon after an initial impact of the object with the initial impact airbag. The initial impact airbag may be configured to be deployed at a location where the object is predicted to collide with the vehicle. The secondary impact airbag may comprise one or more arms configured to surround the object upon the initial impact.

公开(公告)号：US09783236B1

公开(公告)日：2017-10-10

申请号：US14968197

申请日：2015-12-14

Applicant: Waymo LLC

Inventor： Felix Jose Alvarez Rivera ,  Daniel Lynn Larner ,  Atul Gupta ,  Thomas Daniel

IPC: B62D25/10 ,  B62D25/12 ,  B62D21/15

CPC classification number: B62D21/152 ,  B60R21/34 ,  B60R2021/343 ,  B62D25/10 ,  B62D25/105 ,  B62D25/12 ,  B62D29/005 ,  B62D29/04

Abstract: The technology relates to vehicle panels. The vehicle panel may comprise a top layer and a bottom layer. The top and bottom layers may be bonded together. The bond of the top and bottom layer may be a weld. One or more energy absorbing layers may be positioned between the top layer and the bottom layer. The one or more energy absorbing layers may be comprised of one or more energy absorbing materials. The energy absorbing layers may be aluminum honeycomb and polyurethane foam.

公开(公告)号：US10857963B1

公开(公告)日：2020-12-08

申请号：US16010862

申请日：2018-06-18

Applicant: Waymo LLC

Inventor： Felix Jose Alvarez Rivera ,  Daniel Lynn Larner ,  Thomas Daniel ,  Courtney McCool ,  Atul Gupta ,  Peter Craig Lombrozo

IPC: B60R21/207 ,  B60R21/2334 ,  B60R21/231 ,  B60R21/0136 ,  B60R21/06 ,  B60R21/214 ,  B60R21/16 ,  B60R21/0134

Abstract: Aspects of the disclosure relate to deployable structures, such as airbag systems, for vehicles. A system is disclosed for reducing likelihood of injury to a passenger in a collision. The system may include a seat configured to accommodate the passenger and an airbag system. At least a portion of the airbag system may be incorporated into a vehicle prior to deployment of the airbag system. The airbag system may include an airbag and a locking feature. The locking feature may be configured to lock the airbag with a locking portion of a vehicle when the airbag system has been deployed. The locking feature may be attached to the airbag. Aside from airbags, other confining structures, such as nets, shades, curtains, etc., may also be used as deployable structures.