公开(公告)号：US20060238026A1

公开(公告)日：2006-10-26

申请号：US10523548

申请日：2003-03-11

Applicant: Thomas Lich

Inventor： Thomas Lich

IPC: B60T8/32

CPC classification number: B60R21/0133 ,  B60R16/0233 ,  B60R21/01336 ,  B60R2021/0018 ,  B60R2021/0119 ,  B60R2021/01308 ,  B60R2021/01325 ,  B60R2021/01327 ,  B60T8/17551 ,  B60T8/243 ,  B60T2230/03

Abstract: An apparatus and a method for detecting a vehicle rollover are provided, which apparatus and method use the signals from tire sensors to determine the plausibility of the detection of a vehicle rollover.

公开(公告)号：US20060206250A1

公开(公告)日：2006-09-14

申请号：US11342892

申请日：2006-01-30

Applicant: Abtin Darvish

Inventor： Abtin Darvish

IPC: E05F15/00

CPC classification number: B60R21/0132 ,  B60R2021/0018 ,  B60R2021/01325 ,  B60R2021/01327

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for the control of a vehicle safety device, wherein signals of at least two motion sensors are measured which are independent of one another in that they are designed or arranged for the measurement of movements of a different direction and/or type, the absolute amount of the signal of at least one motion sensor is compared with at least one threshold fixed for this signal, the absolute amount of the signal of at least a further one of the motion sensors is compared with a threshold fixed for this further motion sensor and the vehicle, movement is classified as critical or not critical in dependence on the comparison results.

Abstract translation: 本发明涉及一种用于控制车辆安全装置的方法，其中测量至少两个运动传感器的信号，它们彼此独立，因为它们被设计或布置用于测量不同方向的运动和/或 将至少一个运动传感器的信号的绝对量与针对该信号固定的至少一个阈值进行比较，将至少另外一个运动传感器的信号的绝对量与为此确定的阈值进行比较 进一步的运动传感器和车辆，根据比较结果，运动被分类为关键或非关键。

公开(公告)号：US07017700B2

公开(公告)日：2006-03-28

申请号：US10220224

申请日：2001-01-25

Applicant: Manfred Frimberger ,  Florian Wolf

Inventor： Manfred Frimberger ,  Florian Wolf

IPC: B62D49/08

CPC classification number: B60R21/0132 ,  B60R21/013 ,  B60R2021/0018 ,  B60R2021/01027 ,  B60R2021/01325 ,  B60R2021/01327

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for detecting a rollover situation in such a way that a restraint, such as belt tighteners or head airbags, can be released at the right time during rollover. The signals that pertain to several sensors and detect transitional and rotational movements are detected, connected to one another and evaluated.

Abstract translation: 本发明涉及一种用于检测翻车情况的方法，使得可以在翻车期间在适当的时间释放诸如皮带紧固器或头部安全气囊之类的限制。 检测与几个传感器相关并检测过渡和旋转运动的信号，彼此连接并进行评估。

公开(公告)号：US20050107933A1

公开(公告)日：2005-05-19

申请号：US10990190

申请日：2004-11-17

Applicant: Shuusaku Kuroda ,  Seigo Tanaka ,  Masanobu Fumiiwa ,  Akira Sugie

Inventor： Shuusaku Kuroda ,  Seigo Tanaka ,  Masanobu Fumiiwa ,  Akira Sugie

IPC: B60R21/01 ,  B60R21/0132 ,  B60R21/0134 ,  B60R22/00

CPC classification number: B60R21/0132 ,  B60R21/0133 ,  B60R21/0134 ,  B60R2021/01184 ,  B60R2021/01325

Abstract: An airbag apparatus includes a controller, a prediction unit, and a sampling-period control unit. The controller conducts sampling of acceleration values output from a plurality of acceleration sensors disposed on a vehicle and controls inflation of an airbag based on the sampled acceleration values. The prediction unit predicts a collision direction in which collision with another vehicle would occur. When the prediction unit predicts the collision direction, the sampling-period control unit shortens a sampling period for the acceleration sensor disposed in the predicted collision direction in comparison with sampling period for the other acceleration sensors. After the sampling-period control unit shortens the sampling period, the controller determines whether or not to inflate the airbag, based on the sampled acceleration values output from the acceleration sensor disposed in the predicted collision direction.

Abstract translation: 气囊装置包括控制器，预测单元和采样周期控制单元。 控制器对设置在车辆上的多个加速度传感器输出的加速度值进行采样，并根据采样的加速度值控制气囊的充气。 预测单元预测将发生与另一车辆的碰撞的碰撞方向。 当预测单元预测碰撞方向时，与其他加速度传感器的采样周期相比，采样周期控制单元缩短预测碰撞方向上设置的加速度传感器的采样周期。 在采样周期控制单元缩短采样周期之后，控制器基于从预测碰撞方向设置的加速度传感器输出的采样加速度值来确定是否使气囊膨胀。

公开(公告)号：US20050004730A1

公开(公告)日：2005-01-06

申请号：US10880465

申请日：2004-07-01

Applicant: Ryoutarou Suzuki ,  Yuji Ariyoshi ,  Masahiro Nakamoto

Inventor： Ryoutarou Suzuki ,  Yuji Ariyoshi ,  Masahiro Nakamoto

IPC: B60R21/01 ,  B60G17/015 ,  B60G23/00 ,  B60R21/00 ,  B60R21/013 ,  B60R21/0132 ,  B60R21/13 ,  B60R21/16 ,  B60R21/20

CPC classification number: B60R21/0132 ,  B60G17/015 ,  B60G2400/0511 ,  B60G2400/0521 ,  B60G2400/102 ,  B60G2400/104 ,  B60G2800/012 ,  B60G2800/0124 ,  B60R2021/0018 ,  B60R2021/0025 ,  B60R2021/0027 ,  B60R2021/01325 ,  B60T2230/03

Abstract: A vehicle-rollover detecting apparatus includes sensors for detecting the lateral acceleration, vertical acceleration and roll angular velocity of the vehicle; a section for calculating the roll angle of the vehicle by integrating the roll angular velocity; a section for performing the zero correction of the roll angle of the vehicle according to the lateral acceleration and roll angular velocity; a section for detecting the mode of the rollover from the composite acceleration of the lateral acceleration and vertical acceleration; a section for deciding a rollover detection threshold map of the vehicle in accordance with the mode of the rollover; a section for deciding the developing degree of the rollover from the composite acceleration; a section for correcting the threshold value of the map using the developing degree; and a section for deciding the occurrence of the rollover from the map whose threshold value is corrected.

Abstract translation: 车辆侧翻检测装置包括用于检测车辆的横向加速度，垂直加速度和侧倾角速度的传感器; 通过对滚动角速度进行积分来计算车辆侧倾角的部分; 根据横向加速度和侧倾角速度对车辆的侧倾角进行零点校正的部分; 用于从侧向加速度和垂直加速度的复合加速度中检测翻转模式的部分; 用于根据翻转模式决定车辆的翻车检测阈值图的部分; 从复合加速度决定翻转发展程度的部分; 用于使用发展程度校正地图的阈值的部分; 以及用于从校正阈值的映射确定翻转的发生的部分。

公开(公告)号：US20040176897A1

公开(公告)日：2004-09-09

申请号：US10248924

申请日：2003-03-03

Inventor： Kyle W. Williams

IPC: G06F019/00

CPC classification number: B60R21/0132 ,  B60R2021/0018 ,  B60R2021/01325 ,  B60R2021/01327

Abstract: A method and system for classifying vehicle conditions. Lateral acceleration information, vertical acceleration information, and roll angle information is acquired and the roll angle information is used for compensating the acceleration information for the effects of gravity. The compensated acceleration information is compared with one or more thresholds to change calibrate able counter values and additional threshold comparisons are used to determine the vehicle condition or rollover type.

Abstract translation: 一种用于分类车辆状况的方法和系统。 获取横向加速度信息，垂直加速度信息和侧倾角信息，并且使用侧倾角信息来补偿重力作用的加速度信息。 将补偿的加速度信息与一个或多个阈值进行比较以改变校准能力的计数器值，并且使用额外的阈值比较来确定车辆状态或翻转类型。

公开(公告)号：US20040065151A1

公开(公告)日：2004-04-08

申请号：US10679794

申请日：2003-10-06

Inventor： Michael L. Babala

IPC: G01P015/02 ,  G01P003/42

CPC classification number: G01C21/16 ,  B60R21/0132 ,  B60R2021/01325 ,  B60R2021/01327 ,  G01P15/08

Abstract: An inertial sensor includes a plurality of sense elements disposed upon a silicon wafer. Each of the sense elements senses a different inertia range. The sense elements are electrically connected to a common signal conditioning circuit that generates an output signal for each of the sense elements. The signal conditioning circuit has an output that is electrically connected to at least one control system and provides output signals in different ranges to the control system.

Abstract translation: 惯性传感器包括设置在硅晶片上的多个感测元件。 每个感测元件感测到不同的惯性范围。 感测元件电连接到公共信号调理电路，其产生每个感测元件的输出信号。 信号调理电路具有电连接到至少一个控制系统的输出，并向控制系统提供不同范围的输出信号。

公开(公告)号：US06681196B2

公开(公告)日：2004-01-20

申请号：US10174103

申请日：2002-06-17

Applicant: Telmo Glaser ,  Florian Wolf

Inventor： Telmo Glaser ,  Florian Wolf

IPC: G06F1314

CPC classification number: B60R21/013 ,  B60R2021/0018 ,  B60R2021/01306 ,  B60R2021/01325 ,  B60R2021/01327

Abstract: A method for determining an absolute rotational angle of an object that is rotating about an approximately horizontal rotational axis, includes steps of: determining a change in a rotational angle of the object occurring during a time interval; determining an acceleration component acting in a direction of a vertical axis of the object; determining a change, occurring during the time interval, in the acceleration component acting in the direction of the vertical axis of the object; and calculating the absolute rotational angle of the object from the change in the rotational angle and the change in the acceleration component acting in the direction of the vertical axis of the object. A device constructed to perform the method does not necessarily require expensive, high-stability acceleration sensors. Sensors of a simple design can be used instead.

Abstract translation: 一种用于确定围绕近似水平的旋转轴线旋转的物体的绝对旋转角度的方法，包括以下步骤：确定在时间间隔期间发生的物体的旋转角度的变化; 确定沿所述物体的垂直轴的方向作用的加速度分量; 确定在所述时间间隔内发生的在所述物体的垂直轴线方向上作用的加速度分量中的变化; 以及根据所述旋转角度的变化以及沿所述物体的垂直轴方向作用的加速度分量的变化来计算所述物体的绝对旋转角度。 构造为执行该方法的装置不一定需要昂贵的，高稳定性的加速度传感器。 可以使用简单设计的传感器。

公开(公告)号：US06625564B2

公开(公告)日：2003-09-23

申请号：US10018916

申请日：2002-04-11

Applicant: Bernhard Mattes ,  Juergen Kissner ,  Walter Wottreng ,  Hans-Peter Lang ,  Kosmas Knoedler

Inventor： Bernhard Mattes ,  Juergen Kissner ,  Walter Wottreng ,  Hans-Peter Lang ,  Kosmas Knoedler

IPC: G06F1500

CPC classification number: B60R21/013 ,  B60R2021/0018 ,  B60R2021/01306 ,  B60R2021/01325 ,  B60R2021/01327

Abstract: The arrangement is to allow timely rollover recognition in the event of tipping over an embankment. For this purpose, the arrangement determines a predictive value of the yaw rate of the vehicle after a fictitious impact of the wheels on one longitudinal side of the vehicle against the ground from a yaw rate prevailing prior to the fictitious impact, the momentum of the vehicle in the direction of its vertical axis, and the angular momentum of the center of gravity of the vehicle prior to the fictitious impact. In addition, using the currently measured angle of inclination of the vehicle, it determines a critical yaw rate of the vehicle about its longitudinal axis instantaneously measured by the arrangement, which would be required to cause the vehicle to roll over. A conclusion is drawn about an imminent rollover if the predictive value of the yaw rate exceeds the critical yaw rate.

公开(公告)号：US06609053B1

公开(公告)日：2003-08-19

申请号：US08962827

申请日：1997-11-03

Applicant: David S. Breed

Inventor： David S. Breed

IPC: B60R2200

CPC classification number: B60R21/0132 ,  B60R21/013 ,  B60R21/0134 ,  B60R21/015 ,  B60R2021/0011 ,  B60R2021/01311 ,  B60R2021/01325

Abstract: A sensor system for initiating deployment of an occupant protection apparatus in a motor vehicle, such as an airbag, to protect an occupant of the vehicle in a crash. The system includes a sensor mounted to the vehicle for sensing accelerations of the vehicle and producing an analog signal representative thereof; an electronic converter for receiving the analog signal from the sensor and for converting the analog signal into a digital signal, and a processor which receives the digital signal. The processor includes a pattern recognition system and produces a deployment signal when the pattern recognition system determines that the digital signal contains a pattern characteristic of a vehicle crash requiring occupant protection. A deployment initiation mechanism is coupled to the processor and, responsive to the deployment signal, initiates deployment of the occupant protection apparatus.

Abstract translation: 一种传感器系统，用于启动在诸如安全气囊的机动车辆中的乘员保护装置的部署，以在碰撞中保护车辆的乘客。 该系统包括安装到车辆的传感器，用于感测车辆的加速度并产生代表其的模拟信号; 用于从传感器接收模拟信号并将模拟信号转换为数字信号的电子转换器，以及接收数字信号的处理器。 当模式识别系统确定数字信号包含需要乘员保护的车辆碰撞的模式特征时，处理器包括模式识别系统并产生部署信号。 部署启动机制耦合到处理器，并且响应于部署信号启动乘员保护装置的部署。