Remote airbag device and control method thereof, vehicle

Abstract

The application discloses a remote airbag device and a control method and a vehicle, and relates to the technical field of vehicles.The remote airbag device comprises a plurality of main driver airbags and a plurality of co-driver airbags, the plurality of main driver airbags are arranged at a plurality of different positions on the side of a main driver seat close to a co-driver seat, and the plurality of co-driver airbags are arranged at a plurality of different positions on the side of a co-driver seat close to a main driver seat; wherein, when a side collision of the vehicle occurs, the plurality of main driver airbags and the plurality of co-driver airbags are controlled to be detonated according to a side collision condition, a vehicle type and a passenger condition on the main and co-driver seats.The remote airbag can protect the main driver passenger and the co-driver passenger during the side collision of the vehicle, can ensure that the main driver passenger and the co-driver passenger will not be hurt by the collision between bodies, and can fully protect the main driver passenger and the co-driver passenger respectively.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of vehicle technology, and more particularly to a remote airbag device and its control method, and a vehicle. Background Technology

[0002] In related technologies, the distal airbag has an airbag cavity, which includes a main head chamber and a secondary head chamber. A first air inlet and an air intake adjustment structure are provided between the main head chamber and the secondary head chamber. The air intake adjustment structure directly adjusts the shape and pressure of the airbag cavity according to the side impact force to protect the passenger. However, the distal airbag structure in this technology only has a chamber for the head, and the protection strategy is relatively simple, resulting in limited safety protection. Summary of the Invention

[0003] This invention aims to at least partially solve one of the technical problems in related technologies. Therefore, the purpose of this invention is to provide a remote airbag device and its control method, as well as a vehicle, to implement protective measures for the driver and front passenger during a side collision, ensuring that there is no physical impact injury between the driver and front passenger, and providing sufficient protection for each of them separately.

[0004] To address the aforementioned technical problems, a first aspect of the present invention provides a remote airbag device, comprising: multiple driver's side airbags and multiple passenger side airbags. The multiple driver's side airbags are disposed at multiple different positions on the side of the driver's seat near the passenger seat, and the multiple passenger side airbags are disposed at multiple different positions on the side of the passenger seat near the driver's seat. In the event of a side collision, the multiple driver's side airbags and the multiple passenger side airbags are deployed based on the side collision conditions, the vehicle model, and the occupants in the driver and passenger seats.

[0005] In addition, the distal airbag device of this invention may also have the following additional technical features:

[0006] According to one embodiment of the present invention, there are two driver airbags and two passenger airbags, referred to as the first airbag and the second airbag, respectively. The first airbag is positioned between the head and shoulder of a person sitting in the driver's seat, and the second airbag is positioned between the shoulder and pelvis of a person sitting in the driver's seat.

[0007] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the first airbag is not provided with air holes so as not to depressurize after detonation; the second airbag is provided with air holes so as to depressurize after detonation.

[0008] To address the aforementioned technical problems, a second aspect of the present invention provides a control method for a remote airbag device, wherein the remote airbag device is the remote airbag device described in the first aspect of the present invention. The method includes: when a side collision occurs, obtaining a target control strategy based on the side collision conditions, the vehicle model, and the occupant situation in the driver and passenger seats; and controlling the deployment of the driver's airbag and / or passenger's airbag of the remote airbag device according to the target control strategy.

[0009] In addition, the control method of the remote airbag device in this embodiment of the invention may also have the following additional technical features:

[0010] According to one embodiment of the present invention, there are two driver's side airbags and two passenger's side airbags, referred to as the first airbag and the second airbag, respectively. The first airbag is positioned between the head and shoulder of a person sitting in the driver's seat, and the second airbag is positioned between the shoulder and pelvis of a person sitting in the driver's seat. The target control strategy is obtained based on the side collision condition, the vehicle model, and the occupant situation in the driver and passenger seats, including: if the vehicle experiences a driver's side collision, there is a central passage between the driver and passenger seats, and there are occupants in both seats, then the target control strategy is to deploy the first airbag in the driver's side airbag and the second airbag in the passenger's side airbag; if the vehicle experiences a passenger's side collision, there is a central passage between the driver and passenger seats, and there are occupants in both seats, then the target control strategy is to deploy the first airbag in the passenger's side airbag and the second airbag in the driver's side airbag.

[0011] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the step of obtaining the target control strategy based on the side collision condition, the vehicle model, and the occupant situation in the driver and passenger seats further includes: if the vehicle experiences a driver's side collision, there is no central passage between the driver and passenger seats, the distance between the driver and passenger seats is less than or equal to a preset distance threshold, and there are occupants in both driver and passenger seats, then the target control strategy is: first deploy the second airbag in the driver's side airbag, and then deploy the first airbag in the driver's side airbag; if the vehicle experiences a passenger side collision, there is no central passage between the driver and passenger seats, the distance between the driver and passenger seats is less than or equal to a preset distance threshold, and there are occupants in both driver and passenger seats, then the target control strategy is: first deploy the second airbag in the passenger side airbag, and then deploy the first airbag in the passenger side airbag.

[0012] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the step of obtaining a target control strategy based on the side collision condition, the vehicle model, and the occupant situation in the driver and passenger seats includes: if there is an occupant in either the driver's seat or the passenger seat, the target control strategy is to deploy the second airbag in the driver's airbag or the second airbag in the passenger airbag.

[0013] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the step of obtaining a target control strategy based on the side collision condition, the vehicle model, and the occupant situation in the driver and passenger seats includes: if the vehicle experiences a driver's side collision, there is no central passage between the driver and passenger seats, the distance between the driver and passenger seats is greater than a preset distance threshold, and there are occupants in both driver and passenger seats, then the target control strategy is: sequentially deploying the second airbag, the first airbag in the driver's side airbag, and the second airbag in the passenger side airbag; if the vehicle experiences a passenger side collision, there is no central passage between the driver and passenger seats, the distance between the driver and passenger seats is greater than a preset distance threshold, and there are occupants in both driver and passenger seats, then the target control strategy is: sequentially deploying the second airbag, the first airbag in the passenger side airbag, and the second airbag in the driver's side airbag.

[0014] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the step of obtaining a target control strategy based on the side collision condition, the vehicle model, and the occupant situation in the driver and passenger seats includes: if the vehicle rolls over sideways, there is no central passage between the driver and passenger seats, the distance between the driver and passenger seats is greater than a preset distance threshold, and there are occupants in both the driver and passenger seats, then the target control strategy is: to sequentially deploy the second airbag in the driver's side airbag, the second airbag in the passenger side airbag, the first airbag in the driver's side airbag, and the first airbag in the passenger side airbag, or to sequentially deploy the second airbag in the passenger side airbag, the second airbag in the driver's side airbag, the first airbag in the passenger side airbag, and the first airbag in the driver's side airbag.

[0015] To address the aforementioned technical problems, a second aspect of the present invention provides a vehicle, characterized in that it includes: a driver's seat, a passenger seat, and a remote airbag device as described in the first aspect embodiment; wherein the remote airbag device further includes a controller, the controller being used to execute the control method for the remote airbag device as described in the second aspect embodiment.

[0016] According to embodiments of the present invention, a remote airbag device and its control method, and a vehicle, multiple driver's side airbags are installed at multiple different positions on the side of the driver's seat near the passenger's seat, and multiple passenger side airbags are installed at multiple different positions on the side of the passenger's seat near the driver's seat. In the event of a side collision, the deployment of these multiple driver's side airbags and multiple passenger side airbags is controlled according to the side collision conditions, the vehicle model, and the occupants in the driver and passenger seats. Therefore, during a side collision, protective measures can be implemented for both the driver and passenger occupants, ensuring that there is no physical impact injury between them, and providing adequate protection for each occupant separately. Attached Figure Description

[0017] Figure 1 This is a structural block diagram of the remote airbag device according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0018] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a distal airbag device according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0019] Figure 3 This is a flowchart of the control method of the remote airbag device according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0020] Figure 4 This is a structural block diagram of a vehicle according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0021] Figure 5 This is a structural block diagram of a controller according to an embodiment of the present invention. Detailed Implementation

[0022] Embodiments of the present invention are described in detail below, examples of which are illustrated in the accompanying drawings, wherein the same or similar reference numerals denote the same or similar elements or elements having the same or similar functions throughout. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and intended to explain the present invention, and should not be construed as limiting the present invention.

[0023] The following description, with reference to the accompanying drawings, describes a remote airbag device and its control method, as well as a vehicle, according to embodiments of the present invention.

[0024] Figure 1 This is a structural block diagram of the distal airbag device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0025] like Figure 1As shown, the remote airbag device 100 includes multiple driver airbags 10 and multiple passenger airbags 20. The multiple driver airbags 10 are located at multiple different positions on the side of the driver's seat near the passenger seat, and the multiple passenger airbags 20 are located at multiple different positions on the side of the passenger seat near the driver's seat. That is, both the driver airbags 10 and the passenger airbags 20 are side airbags, and are both arranged on the side of the seats near the center console. The multiple different positions (such as two positions, three positions, four positions, etc.) can be set according to different body parts of the occupants sitting in the driver and passenger seats, such as the head, shoulders, ribs, pelvis, etc.

[0026] In this embodiment, when a side collision occurs, the deployment of multiple driver's airbags and multiple passenger's airbags is controlled according to the side collision conditions, vehicle type, and the occupants in the driver and passenger seats. This enables protective measures for the driver and passenger during a side collision, ensuring that there is no physical impact injury between the driver and passenger, while also providing adequate protection for each of them separately.

[0027] In some embodiments of the present invention, such as Figure 2 As shown, there are two driver's side airbags 10 and two passenger side airbags 20, respectively denoted as the first airbag ( Figure 2 11, 21) and the second airbag ( Figure 2 In the first airbag 11 and 21, the airbags are positioned between the head and shoulders when a person is sitting in the driver's seat, and the airbags 12 and 22 are positioned between the shoulders and pelvis when a person is sitting in the driver's seat.

[0028] Specifically, see Figure 2 The remote airbag device 100 consists of four side airbags, one in the lower middle position and one in the upper middle position on the side of the driver's seat 1 and the passenger seat 2, respectively. The side airbags in the lower middle position (i.e., the second airbags 12 and 22) mainly protect the occupant's lateral torso from the pelvis to the shoulder, while the side airbags in the upper middle position (i.e., the first airbags 11 and 21) mainly protect the occupant's shoulder to head from impact injuries.

[0029] In this embodiment, as one implementation method, the first airbags 11 and 21 are not provided with air holes so as not to depressurize after detonation; the second airbags 12 and 22 are provided with air holes so as to depressurize after detonation.

[0030] Specifically, see Figure 2When the side airbags in the upper middle position (i.e., the first airbags 11 and 21) are detonated, they are filled with gas. Since these airbags do not have vents and have good sealing properties, they can maintain a stable pressure value for a period of time, thus better protecting the occupant's head. They can even function during a side rollover.

[0031] After the lower-middle side airbags (i.e., the second airbags 12 and 22) deploy, they lose their function after cushioning the occupant's torso due to the air vents. This is to ensure lateral space for the occupants and prevent the deployment of the side airbags from obstructing their movement. Specifically, in a side collision, the impact side generally deforms, causing compression of the occupant's space. The lower-middle, distal side airbags do not affect the occupant's space. For example, in a driver's side collision, the driver's side space is compressed, and the second airbag 22 on the passenger side can be deployed to cushion and protect the driver's side occupant. After the second airbag 22 deploys and depressurizes, it does not affect the occupant's safe space.

[0032] It should be noted that each of the aforementioned side airbags can be specifically designed not only for the presence or absence of air vents at specific protection locations, but also for the distribution and size of the air vents, as well as the shape and area of ​​the airbag. Taking the first airbag 11 and the second airbag 12 on the driver's seat 1 as an example, since the area to be protected by the second airbag 12 is larger than that of the first airbag 11, the area of ​​the second airbag 12 can be set to be larger than that of the first airbag 11.

[0033] In some embodiments of the present invention, the remote airbag device 100 further includes a controller, which is used to control the deployment of multiple driver airbags 10 and multiple passenger airbags 20 when a side collision occurs, based on the side collision conditions, the vehicle model, and the occupant situation in the driver and passenger seats. The specific control strategy is described in detail in the control method of the remote airbag device below.

[0034] Based on the remote airbag device of the above embodiments, the present invention proposes a control method for the remote airbag device.

[0035] Figure 3 This is a flowchart of the control method for the remote airbag device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0036] like Figure 3 As shown, the control method for the remote airbag device includes:

[0037] S31: When a side collision occurs, a target control strategy is derived based on the side collision conditions, the vehicle type, and the occupants in the driver and front passenger seats.

[0038] Side impacts can be detected using sensors installed on the vehicle, such as collision sensors and pressure sensors. A side impact refers to a collision occurring on at least one of the driver's side or the passenger side of the vehicle. Side impact conditions can include the location of the side impact (i.e., the driver's side or the passenger side), whether a side rollover occurred, etc. Vehicle type can include whether there is a central aisle between the driver and passenger seats, the distance between the driver and passenger seats, etc. Occupant information in the driver and passenger seats can include whether there are occupants in the driver and passenger seats.

[0039] S32, according to the target control strategy, performs deployment control on the driver's airbag and / or passenger's airbag of the remote airbag device.

[0040] Specifically, when determining the target control strategy based on the side-impact collision conditions, vehicle type, and occupant information in the driver and front passenger seats, the target control strategy can be: single airbag deployment, two airbag deployment, three airbag deployment, four airbag deployment, etc. When multiple airbags are deployed, the specific deployment order and location can also be determined, such as alternating deployment of driver and passenger airbags, or sequential deployment of airbags on the same side. Subsequently, the deployment of the driver's and / or passenger's airbags in the remote airbag system can be controlled according to the target control strategy. For example, an igniter can be provided for each airbag, and the corresponding airbag can be inflated by igniting the igniter, thus achieving airbag deployment control.

[0041] The following example describes the specific implementation of the target control strategy based on a side collision scenario, the vehicle type, and the occupants in the driver and passenger seats. The first airbag is positioned between the head and shoulders when a person is seated in the driver's seat, and the second airbag is positioned between the shoulders and pelvis when a person is seated in the driver's seat.

[0042] In the first implementation method, a target control strategy is obtained based on the side collision condition, the vehicle type, and the occupant situation in the driver and passenger seats. The strategy includes: if the vehicle experiences a driver's side collision, there is a central passage between the driver and passenger seats, and there are occupants in both driver and passenger seats, the target control strategy is to deploy the first airbag in the driver's side airbag and the second airbag in the passenger side airbag; if the vehicle experiences a passenger side collision, there is a central passage between the driver and passenger seats, and there are occupants in both driver and passenger seats, the target control strategy is to deploy the first airbag in the passenger side airbag and the second airbag in the driver's side airbag.

[0043] In this implementation, when there is a central passage between the driver and passenger seats (i.e., there is a passage between the driver and passenger seats, and the space between the driver and passenger seats is ample), and both driver and passenger seats are occupied, if a side collision occurs, it is determined that two airbags need to be deployed, and they are deployed in a cross-deployment manner. If the collision occurs on the driver's side, the upper center airbag on the driver's side (i.e., the first airbag in the driver's side airbag) will deploy, and the lower center airbag on the passenger side (i.e., the second airbag in the passenger side airbag) will deploy. Both can be deployed simultaneously, or the first airbag can be deployed first, followed by the second airbag. At this point, due to the ample space between the driver and front passenger seats, the driver's shoulder and pelvis have sufficient room for movement. Therefore, during a collision, the first airbag in the driver's side airbag can prioritize protecting the driver's head, preventing a head-on collision with the front passenger's head. The second airbag in the front passenger side airbag deploys (releasing pressure after deployment through its vents) to protect the front passenger's rib-pelvis area, without excessively encroaching on the driver's survival space. If a collision occurs on the front passenger side, the upper-middle airbag (the first airbag in the front passenger side) will deploy, and the lower-middle airbag (the second airbag in the driver's side) will deploy. Similarly, during a collision, the front passenger is protected from head-on collision with the driver by the first airbag in the front passenger airbag. After the second airbag in the driver airbag deploys, it can depressurize through the air vents, providing protection for the driver's rib-pelvis area without excessively encroaching on the front passenger's survival space.

[0044] As a second implementation method, based on the side collision conditions, vehicle type, and occupant situation in the driver and passenger seats, a target control strategy is obtained, including: if the vehicle experiences a driver's side collision, there is no central passage between the driver and passenger seats, the distance between the driver and passenger seats is less than or equal to a preset distance threshold, and there are occupants in both driver and passenger seats, then the target control strategy is: first deploy the second airbag in the driver's side airbag, then deploy the first airbag in the driver's side airbag; if the vehicle experiences a passenger side collision, there is no central passage between the driver and passenger seats, the distance between the driver and passenger seats is less than or equal to a preset distance threshold, and there are occupants in both driver and passenger seats, then the target control strategy is: first deploy the second airbag in the passenger side airbag, then deploy the first airbag in the passenger side airbag.

[0045] In this implementation, there is no central passage between the driver and passenger seats, and the distance between them is less than or equal to a preset distance threshold. This indicates that the space between the driver and passenger seats is limited, and deploying too many airbags could potentially injure the occupants. Therefore, in a side collision where both the driver and passenger seats are occupied, two airbags are deployed sequentially. If the collision occurs on the driver's side, the lower center airbag (the second airbag in the driver's side airbag) and the upper center airbag (the first airbag in the driver's side airbag) are deployed sequentially. During the collision, the second airbag in the driver's side airbag is deployed first to provide protection for the driver's rib-pelvis area as quickly as possible. After deployment, the airbag releases pressure through the vents without excessively encroaching on the passenger's survival space. Subsequently, the first airbag in the driver's side airbag is deployed to prevent the driver from colliding with the passenger's head. Similarly, if a collision occurs on the passenger side, the lower center airbag (the second airbag in the passenger side airbags) located in the middle of the passenger side will be deployed sequentially, followed by the upper center airbag (the first airbag in the passenger side airbags) located in the middle of the passenger side.

[0046] As a third implementation method, a target control strategy is obtained based on the side collision condition, the vehicle type, and the occupant situation in the driver and passenger seats. This includes: if there is an occupant in either the driver's seat or the passenger seat, the target control strategy is to deploy the second airbag in the driver's airbag or the second airbag in the passenger airbag.

[0047] In this implementation, if only the driver's seat is occupied, in the event of a side collision, the driver's head will not impact the front passenger's head. In this case, the second airbag in the driver's side airbag can be deployed (and then depressurized through a vent), protecting the driver's rib-pelvis area without significantly reducing the front passenger's survival space. Furthermore, only one airbag needs to be replaced subsequently. Similarly, if only the front passenger seat is occupied, in the event of a side collision, the second airbag in the front passenger side airbag can be deployed.

[0048] As a fourth implementation method, a target control strategy is obtained based on the side collision condition, vehicle type, and occupant situation in the driver and passenger seats. This includes: if a driver-side collision occurs, there is no central passage between the driver and passenger seats, the distance between the driver and passenger seats is greater than a preset distance threshold, and there are occupants in both seats, the target control strategy is: sequentially deploy the second airbag in the driver's side airbag, the first airbag, and the second airbag in the passenger side airbag; if a passenger-side collision occurs, there is no central passage between the driver and passenger seats, the distance between the driver and passenger seats is greater than a preset distance threshold, and there are occupants in both seats, the target control strategy is: sequentially deploy the second airbag in the passenger side airbag, the first airbag, and the second airbag in the driver's side airbag.

[0049] In this implementation, there is no central aisle between the driver and passenger seats, but the distance between them exceeds a preset threshold, indicating ample space to allow for the deployment of airbags in the same location. Therefore, in the event of a side collision, if both the driver and passenger seats are occupied, three airbags are required to provide adequate protection. If the collision occurs on the driver's side, the second airbag in the driver's side airbag, the first airbag, and the second airbag in the passenger's side airbag are deployed sequentially to prioritize the driver's occupant. If the collision occurs on the passenger's side, the second airbag in the passenger's side airbag, the first airbag, and the second airbag in the driver's side airbag are deployed sequentially to prioritize the passenger's occupant.

[0050] As a fifth implementation method, a target control strategy is obtained based on the side collision conditions, vehicle type, and occupant situation in the driver and passenger seats. This strategy includes: if the vehicle rolls over to the side, there is no central passage between the driver and passenger seats, the distance between the driver and passenger seats is greater than a preset distance threshold, and there are occupants in both driver and passenger seats, then the target control strategy is to sequentially deploy the second airbag in the driver's side airbag, the second airbag in the passenger side airbag, the first airbag in the driver's side airbag, and the first airbag in the passenger side airbag, or sequentially deploy the second airbag in the passenger side airbag, the second airbag in the driver's side airbag, the first airbag in the passenger side airbag, and the first airbag in the driver's side airbag.

[0051] In this implementation, there is no central aisle between the driver and passenger seats, but the distance between them exceeds a preset threshold, indicating ample space to allow for the deployment of airbags in the same location. Therefore, if the vehicle rolls over laterally and both the driver and passenger seats are occupied, four airbags must be deployed. Priority should be given to protecting the occupants from the ribs to the pelvis to ensure adequate protection. Thus, the second airbag in the driver's side airbag, the second airbag in the passenger's side airbag, the first airbag in the driver's side airbag, and the first airbag in the passenger's side airbag can be deployed sequentially, or sequentially, the second airbag in the passenger's side airbag, the second airbag in the driver's side airbag, the first airbag in the passenger's side airbag, and the first airbag in the driver's side airbag. The deployment interval between adjacent airbags can be fixed or determined based on the rollover speed. For example, a higher rollover speed indicates a longer rollover time, requiring more buffer time for the occupants, thus allowing for a longer deployment interval.

[0052] In some embodiments of the present invention, the airbag deployment can be configured as a single-stage deployment, meaning the airbag inflates completely upon impact; or it can be configured as a multi-stage deployment, such as a two-stage deployment, where the airbag deploys through two separate explosions at two different times. Specifically, the airbag deployment level can be determined based on factors such as collision time, collision speed, and collision force. For example, a correlation between collision time, collision speed, collision force, and airbag deployment level can be established in advance through experiments, with the goal of minimizing injury to the occupants.

[0053] In some embodiments of the present invention, during detonation, the airbag deployment speed and inflation time can be determined based on the above-described implementation methods, according to factors such as collision time, collision speed, and collision force. For example, a correlation between collision time, collision speed, collision force, and airbag deployment speed and inflation time can be established in advance through experiments, with the goal of minimizing injury to occupants when establishing this correlation.

[0054] Figure 4 This is a structural block diagram of a vehicle according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0055] like Figure 4 As shown, the vehicle 400 includes: a driver's seat 1, a passenger seat 2, and a remote airbag device 100 as described in the above embodiment. The remote airbag device 100 further includes a controller 30, which is used to execute the control method of the remote airbag device described in the above embodiment.

[0056] Figure 5 This is a structural block diagram of a controller according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0057] like Figure 5As shown, the controller 500 includes a processor 501 and a memory 503. The processor 501 and the memory 503 are connected, for example, via a bus 502. Optionally, the controller 500 may also include a transceiver 504. It should be noted that in practical applications, the transceiver 504 is not limited to one, and the structure of the controller 500 does not constitute a limitation on the embodiments of the present invention.

[0058] Processor 501 may be a CPU (Central Processing Unit), a general-purpose processor, a DSP (Digital Signal Processor), an ASIC (Application Specific Integrated Circuit), an FPGA (Field Programmable Gate Array), or other programmable logic devices, transistor logic devices, hardware components, or any combination thereof. It can implement or execute the various exemplary logic blocks, modules, and circuits described in conjunction with the disclosure of this invention. Processor 501 may also be a combination that implements computational functions, such as a combination of one or more microprocessors, a combination of a DSP and a microprocessor, etc.

[0059] Bus 502 may include a pathway for transmitting information between the aforementioned components. Bus 502 may be a PCI (Peripheral Component Interconnect) bus or an EISA (Extended Industry Standard Architecture) bus, etc. Bus 502 can be divided into address bus, data bus, control bus, etc. For ease of representation, Figure 5 The bus is represented by a single thick line, but this does not mean that there is only one bus or one type of bus.

[0060] The memory 503 stores a computer program corresponding to the control method of the distal airbag device in the above embodiments of the present invention. This computer program is executed by the processor 501. The processor 501 executes the computer program stored in the memory 503 to implement the content shown in the foregoing method embodiments.

[0061] Among them, the controller 500 includes, but is not limited to: vehicle terminal (such as vehicle controller, vehicle electronic control unit, etc.). Figure 5 The controller 500 shown is merely an example and should not be construed as limiting the functionality and scope of use of embodiments of the present invention.

[0062] According to embodiments of the present invention, a remote airbag device and its control method, and a vehicle, multiple driver's side airbags are installed at multiple different positions on the side of the driver's seat near the passenger's seat, and multiple passenger side airbags are installed at multiple different positions on the side of the passenger's seat near the driver's seat. In the event of a side collision, the deployment of the multiple driver's side airbags and multiple passenger side airbags is controlled according to the side collision conditions, the vehicle model, and the occupants in the driver and passenger seats. Therefore, during a side collision, it is possible to ensure that there is no physical impact injury between the driver and passenger, while also providing adequate protection for each occupant separately.

[0063] It should be noted that the logic and / or steps represented in the flowchart or otherwise described herein, for example, can be considered as a sequenced list of executable instructions for implementing logical functions, and can be embodied in any computer-readable medium for use by, or in conjunction with, an instruction execution system, apparatus, or device (such as a computer-based system, a processor-included system, or other system that can fetch and execute instructions from, an instruction execution system, apparatus, or device). For the purposes of this specification, "computer-readable medium" can be any means that can contain, store, communicate, propagate, or transmit programs for use by, or in conjunction with, an instruction execution system, apparatus, or device. More specific examples (a non-exhaustive list) of computer-readable media include: an electrical connection having one or more wires (electronic device), a portable computer disk drive (magnetic device), random access memory (RAM), read-only memory (ROM), erasable and editable read-only memory (EPROM or flash memory), fiber optic devices, and portable optical disc read-only memory (CDROM). Alternatively, the computer-readable medium may be paper or other suitable media on which the program can be printed, since the program can be obtained electronically, for example, by optically scanning the paper or other medium, followed by editing, interpreting, or otherwise processing as necessary, and then stored in a computer memory.

[0064] It should be understood that various parts of the present invention can be implemented in hardware, software, firmware, or a combination thereof. In the above embodiments, multiple steps or methods can be implemented in software or firmware stored in memory and executed by a suitable instruction execution system. For example, if implemented in hardware, as in another embodiment, it can be implemented using any one or a combination of the following techniques known in the art: discrete logic circuits having logic gates for implementing logical functions on data signals, application-specific integrated circuits (ASICs) having suitable combinational logic gates, programmable gate arrays (PGAs), field-programmable gate arrays (FPGAs), etc.

[0065] In the description of this specification, references to terms such as "one embodiment," "some embodiments," "example," "specific example," or "some examples," etc., indicate that a specific feature, structure, material, or characteristic described in connection with that embodiment or example is included in at least one embodiment or example of the invention. In this specification, the illustrative expressions of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Furthermore, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments or examples.

[0066] In the description of this invention, it should be understood that the terms "center," "longitudinal," "lateral," "length," "width," "thickness," "upper," "lower," "front," "rear," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "top," "bottom," "inner," "outer," "clockwise," "counterclockwise," "axial," "radial," and "circumferential" indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are used only for the convenience of describing this invention and simplifying the description, and are not intended to indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this invention.

[0067] Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features indicated. Thus, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of that feature. In the description of this invention, "a plurality of" means at least two, such as two, three, etc., unless otherwise explicitly specified.

[0068] In this invention, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," "linking," and "fixing," etc., should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral part; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; they can refer to the internal communication of two components or the interaction between two components, unless otherwise explicitly limited. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this invention according to the specific circumstances.

[0069] In this invention, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, "above" or "below" the second feature can mean that the first feature is in direct contact with the second feature, or that the first feature is in indirect contact with the second feature through an intermediate medium. Furthermore, "above," "over," and "on top" of the second feature can mean that the first feature is directly above or diagonally above the second feature, or simply that the first feature is at a higher horizontal level than the second feature. "Below," "below," and "under" the second feature can mean that the first feature is directly below or diagonally below the second feature, or simply that the first feature is at a lower horizontal level than the second feature.

[0070] Although embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described above, it is understood that the above embodiments are exemplary and should not be construed as limiting the present invention. Those skilled in the art can make changes, modifications, substitutions and variations to the above embodiments within the scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A remote airbag device, characterized in that, include: The vehicle includes multiple driver's side airbags and multiple passenger side airbags. The driver's side airbags are positioned at multiple different locations on the side of the driver's seat near the passenger seat, and the passenger side airbags are positioned at multiple different locations on the side of the passenger seat near the driver's seat. There are two driver's side airbags and two passenger side airbags, referred to as the first airbag and the second airbag, respectively. The first airbag is positioned between the head and shoulders of a person sitting in the driver's seat, and the second airbag is positioned between the shoulders and pelvis of a person sitting in the driver's seat. The first airbag has no vents to prevent depressurization after deployment; the second airbag has vents to allow depressurization after deployment. Specifically, when a side collision occurs, the multiple driver airbags and multiple passenger airbags are deployed based on the side collision conditions, the vehicle model, and the occupant situation in the driver and passenger seats. The side collision conditions include the location of the side collision and whether a side rollover has occurred. The vehicle model includes whether there is a central aisle between the driver and passenger seats and the distance between the driver and passenger seats. The occupant situation in the driver and passenger seats includes whether there are any occupants in the driver and passenger seats.

2. A control method of a remote balloon device, characterized by, The distal airbag device is the distal airbag device according to claim 1, and the method includes: When a side collision occurs, a target control strategy is obtained based on the side collision conditions, the vehicle model, and the occupants in the driver and front passenger seats. The driver's airbag and / or passenger's airbag of the remote airbag device are deployed according to the target control strategy.

3. The control method for the remote airbag device according to claim 2, characterized in that, The target control strategy is derived based on the side collision conditions, the vehicle model, and the occupant information in the driver and front passenger seats, including: If the vehicle experiences a collision on the driver's side, and there is a central passage between the driver and passenger seats, and there are occupants in both driver and passenger seats, then the target control strategy is to deploy the first airbag in the driver's side airbag and the second airbag in the passenger side airbag. If the vehicle experiences a collision on the passenger side, and there is a central passage between the driver and passenger seats, and both driver and passenger seats have occupants, then the target control strategy is to deploy the first airbag in the passenger airbag and the second airbag in the driver airbag.

4. The control method for the remote airbag device according to claim 3, characterized in that, The process of obtaining the target control strategy based on the side collision conditions, the vehicle model, and the occupant information in the driver and front passenger seats also includes: If the vehicle experiences a collision on the driver's side, there is no central passage between the driver and passenger seats, the distance between the driver and passenger seats is less than or equal to a preset distance threshold, and there are occupants in both driver and passenger seats, then the target control strategy is: first deploy the second airbag in the driver's side airbag, and then deploy the first airbag in the driver's side airbag. If the vehicle experiences a passenger-side collision, and there is no central passage between the driver and passenger seats, the distance between the driver and passenger seats is less than or equal to a preset distance threshold, and there are occupants in both driver and passenger seats, then the target control strategy is: first deploy the second airbag in the passenger-side airbag, and then deploy the first airbag in the passenger-side airbag.

5. The control method for the distal airbag device according to claim 3 or 4, characterized in that, The target control strategy is derived based on the side collision conditions, the vehicle model, and the occupant information in the driver and front passenger seats, including: If there is an occupant in either the driver's seat or the passenger seat, the target control strategy is: to detonate the second airbag in the driver's airbag or the second airbag in the passenger's airbag.

6. The control method for the distal airbag device according to claim 3 or 4, characterized in that, The target control strategy is derived based on the side collision conditions, the vehicle model, and the occupant information in the driver and front passenger seats, including: If the vehicle experiences a collision on the driver's side, there is no central passage between the driver and passenger seats, the distance between the driver and passenger seats is greater than a preset distance threshold, and there are occupants in both driver and passenger seats, then the target control strategy is: sequentially deploy the second airbag in the driver's airbag, the first airbag, and the second airbag in the passenger's airbag. If the vehicle experiences a passenger-side collision, there is no central passage between the driver and passenger seats, the distance between the driver and passenger seats is greater than a preset distance threshold, and there are occupants in both driver and passenger seats, then the target control strategy is to sequentially deploy the second airbag in the passenger airbag, the first airbag, and the second airbag in the driver airbag.

7. The control method for the distal airbag device according to claim 3 or 4, characterized in that, The target control strategy is derived based on the side collision conditions, the vehicle model, and the occupant information in the driver and front passenger seats, including: If the vehicle rolls over to the side, there is no central passage between the driver and passenger seats, the distance between the driver and passenger seats is greater than a preset distance threshold, and there are occupants in both driver and passenger seats, then the target control strategy is as follows: sequentially deploy the second airbag in the driver's side airbag, the second airbag in the passenger's side airbag, the first airbag in the driver's side airbag, and the first airbag in the passenger's side airbag, or sequentially deploy the second airbag in the passenger's side airbag, the second airbag in the driver's side airbag, the first airbag in the passenger's side airbag, and the first airbag in the driver's side airbag.

8. A vehicle, characterized in that, include: The driver's seat, the passenger seat, and the remote airbag device according to claim 1; The distal airbag device further includes a controller, which is used to execute the control method of the distal airbag device according to any one of claims 2-7.

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