PASSENGER HEAD PROTECTION SYSTEM ACTIVATED IN THE UPPER AREA OF THE VEHICLE ENTRANCE OPENING WHEN THE VEHICLE DOOR IS OPENED.

Abstract

This invention relates to a passenger head protection system that is activated in the upper part of the vehicle entrance opening when the vehicle door is opened, to prevent passengers from hitting their heads on the hard parts surrounding the door entrance opening of the vehicle body during entry or exit from the vehicle, or to reduce the impact of any impact that may occur, and its feature is that it includes at least one door status sensing unit (3) that detects the opening status of the vehicle door (6), at least one protective structure (2) located in the upper frame (1) surrounding the door entrance opening of the vehicle body and at least one control unit (4) that generates a command to activate the protective structure (2) upon the door status sensing unit (3) detecting that the vehicle door (6) is open or is about to open, and at least one activation unit (5) that enables the protective structure (2) to move from passive to active position upon receiving a command from the control unit (4).

Description

1 TARIFF THE TOP OF THE VEHICLE ENTRANCE OPENING WHEN THE VEHICLE DOOR IS OPENED PASSENGER HEAD PROTECTION SYSTEM ACTIVATED IN THE REGION Technological Field: This invention addresses the problem of passengers' heads getting caught in vehicles when entering or exiting. to prevent them from hitting the hard parts of the body surrounding the door opening or Vehicle entry is reduced by opening the vehicle door to minimize the impact of a possible blow. 10 It relates to the passenger head protection system that activates in the upper region of the opening. State of the Art: When boarding and alighting from motor vehicles, passengers should especially keep their heads level. If they do not tilt it that much, it will reach the hard roof edge located at the top of the vehicle entrance opening. the upper door frame or other rigid structure surrounding the door opening of the vehicle body They can bump their heads on the parts. This situation is particularly common in tall people, elderly people, children, and those with low mobility (20). People with limited mobility, people who have difficulty bending their heads, people who are not accustomed to driving for persons who are not present, in vehicles with limited or low entry openings, and for official and protocol purposes. in vehicles, chauffeur-driven vehicles, commercial vehicles, minibuses, buses and service vehicles This can cause discomfort, injury, or reduced user comfort. In some special vehicles or for protocol use, the passenger must pay 25 when entering and exiting the vehicle. The officers placed their hands over the top of the vehicle entrance opening and firmly pressed the passenger's head against the wall. It attempts to prevent the vehicle from hitting the surface. However, this solution requires human intervention. It is connected and does not provide protection in the absence of an officer. In existing vehicles, there is a vehicle entrance 30 where a passenger's head could hit their head when the door is opened. the opening activates automatically in the upper region and between the passenger head and the hard vehicle surface a system that creates a soft or shock-absorbing protection zone between them 2 It is not available. Therefore, a device that detects when the car door opens and when the door opens, the car automatically activates in the upper part of the body surrounding the door opening and A protective system is needed that returns to a passive state when the door is closed. It is located. Description of the invention: This invention activates a passenger lock in the upper part of the vehicle entrance opening when the vehicle door is opened. It is a head protection system whose feature is that it detects when the vehicle door is opened, and when the door opens... 10 that automatically activates in the upper section surrounding the door opening of the vehicle body. And a new technology that acts as a safety guard, returning to a passive state when the door closes. It is the fact that. All the purposes mentioned above and those that will emerge from the detailed explanation below. The meeting will take place during the entry or exit of vehicle passengers on the 15th. They rested their heads against the rigid vehicle body, the edge of the roof, located above the vehicle entrance opening. or to prevent them from hitting the upper door frame or to reduce the impact of any potential blow. to reduce. Other purposes of the invention are as follows: 20 - Automatically detect when the car door is opened, - Automatically activate the protective system when the vehicle door is opened. - A soft, flexible, or impact-prone area between the passenger's head and a hard vehicle surface. to create an damping protection zone, - To reduce the impact of a blow that may befall the passenger, 25 - To increase passenger comfort, - Protection without the need for human intervention or assistance from authorized personnel. to ensure, - To ensure the protective structure is activated only when necessary. - The protective structure automatically switches to the passive position when the vehicle door is closed. to make it turn, - To prevent the protective structure from obstructing the opening and closing of the vehicle door, 3 - Ensuring that the protective structure is compatible with the vehicle's interior and exterior design, - To ensure the system can be integrated into new vehicles during production, - To enable the system to be retrofitted to existing vehicles, - To create a modular structure adaptable to different vehicle types, - The protective structure must be positioned 5 inches above the passenger's neck, head position, or vehicle entry opening. To enable adjustment according to the approach situation. The structural and characteristic features and all the advantages of the product subject to the invention are given below. Thanks to the detailed explanation written with figures and references to these figures, more This will be clearly understood, and therefore the evaluation should also take these figures and detailed explanations into account. 10 It must be done with this in mind. Explaining the Figures: The invention will be described by referring to the attached figures, so that the features of the invention are outlined in 15 It will be understood and appreciated more clearly, but the purpose of this invention is this obvious It is not about limiting it with regulations. On the contrary, the invention is defined by the accompanying claims. all alternatives, modifications, and options that could be included within the defined area The aim is to cover their equivalences. The details shown are only for the present invention. It was shown to illustrate the preferred arrangements and both methods 20 shaping both the rules and conceptual features of the invention in the most useful way and It should be understood that they are presented to provide an easily understandable definition. In these drawings; Figure 1 shows an example schematic view of the passive state of the system that is the subject of the invention. Figure 2 is an example schematic view of the system in its active state. 25 Figure 3 shows a schematic view of the system described in the invention, displayed inside a vehicle. Illustrations that will help understand this invention are shown in the attached image. They are numbered and their names are given below. 4 Explanation of References: 1. Top Frame 2. Protective Structure 3. Sensing Unit 5 4. Control Unit 5. Activation Unit 6. Vehicle Door 7. Passenger Description of the Invention: The invention refers to the fact that the heads of the vehicle passengers (7) may fall off the vehicle when entering or exiting the vehicle. hard vehicle surfaces located on the upper section of the body surrounding the door opening a device to prevent collisions or reduce the impact of a possible impact 15 Passenger (7) head protection system. The invention is based on at least one door status sensor that detects the opening status of the vehicle door (6). The sensing unit (3) evaluates the data received from the door status sensing unit (3). a small control unit (4), 20 in the upper frame surrounding the door entrance opening of the vehicle body (1) at least one protective structure (2) and the protective structure (2) from passive to active It contains at least one activation unit (5) that enables it to be moved to the position. The opening or beginning of the opening of the vehicle door (6) is detected by the door status detection unit (3) It is detected by the door status detection unit (3); door lock sensor, door 25 latch sensor, door open / closed sensor, magnetic sensor, Hall effect sensor, reed sensor key, door hinge sensor, door opening angle sensor, optical sensor, door movement The sensor can consist of an accelerometer, gyroscope, or a combination of these. The detection data regarding the door being opened or beginning to open is sent to the control unit (4) 30 is transmitted. The control unit (4) receives data from the door status detection unit (3) according to the data it receives. It enables the activation of the protective structure (2). The control unit (4) is independent. an electronic control unit, microcontroller, vehicle body control module, vehicle electronic control system or a combination thereof can be created. The activation of the protective structure (2) is done by means of at least one activating unit (5). It can be realized. Activation unit (5); electric motor, servo motor, linear activation unit (5), electromagnetic activation unit (5), solenoid, pneumatic activation unit (5), hydraulic activation unit (5), spring mechanism, shape memory The alloy can be formed from an electroactive polymer or a combination thereof. Within the scope of the invention, the activating unit (5) converts the protective structure (2) from passive to active position. mechanical, electromechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic systems that enable the movement to a certain position or it can be formed as a fluid pressure device. Activation unit (5), Preferred applications include mechanical shafts, rotary shafts, roller mechanisms, and reel-cable systems. system, chain mechanism, belt mechanism, gear mechanism, rack and pinion 15 mechanism, connecting arm, articulated joint, hinge mechanism, spring mechanism or it may include one or more of these. The protective structure (2) activates the mechanical mechanism when the vehicle door (6) is opened. It can be moved downwards via the device, towards the vehicle entrance opening 20 It can be steered, rotated, opened, and unfolded from a folded position. It can be moved to a different position, extended, or widened. In this way The activation of the protective structure (2) is not only through inflation, but also through mechanical action, This can also be achieved through rotation, opening, sliding, elongation, or change of direction. In one application of the invention, the movement of the door is 25 when the vehicle door (6) is opened. or by utilizing a motion transmission system connected to the door mechanism, providing protection. The structure (2) can be put into the active position. In this application, the movement of the protective structure (2) a shaft, pulley, cable that can be mechanically associated with the opening movement of the door, via a chain, belt, connecting rod or similar motion transmission element It can be provided. 30 6 Another application of the invention is in minibuses, buses, shuttle vehicles, commercial vehicles, or In vehicles with excessive vehicle entry height, the protective structure (2), vehicle entry step simultaneously with opening, moving or being activated It can be operated. In this context, the protective structure (2) and the vehicle entry step movements via the same mechanical, electromechanical or control system 5 They can be linked or controlled independently. Protective structure (2) on the upper frame (1) surrounding the door entrance opening of the vehicle body It can be positioned either on the vehicle roof, near the roof opening. in section 10 of the vehicle body, in the side frame areas surrounding the entrance opening. other areas where the passenger's head may come into contact, or one of the areas in question It can also be positioned in combination. The protective structure (2) can be attached to the roof of the vehicle as a fixed structure, or it can be placed inside the roof of the vehicle. concealable, embedded within the vehicle body, or later mounted on the roof (15 inches) can be mounted on or to existing trim elements around the vehicle entry opening. It can also be designed as an integrated structure. The protective structure (2) is a passive structure located inside the vehicle body when the vehicle door (6) is closed. It can be hidden in the location area, embedded in the vehicle body, or 20 the upper part of the vehicle entrance opening will not obstruct the movement of the passenger's (7) head It can be held in one position. By opening the vehicle door (6), the protective structure (2) can be held in one position. downwards towards the entrance opening, towards the area where the passenger's (7) head can approach. or can be moved outwards from the vehicle body. Protective structure (2) active When the position is reached, the passenger's (7) head and the upper part of the vehicle entrance opening form 25 A soft, flexible, compressible material can be squeezed between a rigid vehicle body, roof edge, or top frame. It creates a shock-absorbing protection zone. The protective structure (2) prevents the passenger's (7) head from coming into direct contact with the hard vehicle surface. to prevent or reduce the impact of any shock that may result from such contact 30 soft, flexible, compressible, deformable, reshapeable, or impact-resistant. It can be made from at least one material that has the ability to absorb its energy. 7 The protective structure (2) can be made from a single material or from different physical properties multilayered or created by combining more than one material It can also be implemented as a composite structure. The impact-absorbing or soft part of the protective structure (2); polyurethane, polyurethane 5 foam, flexible polyurethane foam, semi-rigid polyurethane foam, integral polyurethane foam, integral leather-structured polyurethane, microcellular polyurethane, open-cell foam, closed-cell foam, elastomeric foam, rubber, synthetic rubber, thermoplastic elastomer, thermoplastic polyurethane, silicone, silicone foam, latex, gel, viscoelastic material, memory foam, EVA polyolefin-based foam, polyethylene foam, polypropylene foam, shock absorber 10 polymer, flexible plastic, cellular polymer, fibrous or textile-based filler material, air, Flexible structures that can be filled with gas or fluid, or mixtures thereof, and layered structures. It can be formed from combinations of these. The stiffness, density, flexibility, compressibility or reshaping of the protective structure (2) 15 features designed to reduce the impact of any blow that may occur to the passenger (7) It can be determined. The protective structure (2) has different densities, hardness or in different regions. It can have flexibility values. For example, contact with the passenger's (7) head. The expected outer section has lower stiffness and higher compressibility. 20 made of material; attached to the vehicle body, mechanical carrier or activation unit (5) The inner section is made of a material that provides higher mechanical strength. It can be created. The protective structure (2) gradually absorbs the impact energy. for the purpose of using multiple layers of foam with different densities or different elasticities It can contain multiple layers of material with similar properties. The outer surface of the protective structure (2); to increase user comfort, vehicle interior design ensuring compatibility, creating an aesthetic appearance, and increasing resistance to wear. and an outer coating layer to protect the protective structure from external factors (12) It may contain. Outer coating layer (12); natural leather, artificial leather, synthetic leather, polyurethane leather base, PVC-based leather, textile fabric, woven fabric, knitted fabric, nonwoven 30 fabric, polyester fabric, polyamide fabric, microfiber fabric, felt, velvet, suede fabric, vinyl coating, elastomeric film, polymer film, protective textile 8 a multilayer coating composed of one or more of these layers It may include. The outer coating layer (12) is the impact absorber of the protective structure. It can completely or partially surround the core. In one application, it's a protective structure. (2), a shock-absorbing body made of integral polyurethane foam and the aforementioned 5 layers of leather, artificial leather or fabric covering the outer surface of the body can be created. In another application, the protective structure (2) is made of integral leather on the outer surface. It can be produced as a single piece consisting of structured polyurethane foam and an additional Leather or fabric covering may not be used. In another application, a protective layer is used. structure (2), consisting of polyurethane foam, elastomeric layer and textile or leather covering It can be constructed as a multi-layered structure. 10 The protective structure (2) can be formed as an inflatable structure. In this application protective structure (2) is normally inside the upper frame (1) of the vehicle entrance opening. It can be kept in a deflated, folded or compressed position. The vehicle door (6) with opening the protective structure (2); a micro compressor, air pump, compressed air 15 air, gas via a source, gas generator, air cartridge or other inflation unit or can be filled with another fluid. The inflatable protective structure (2), vehicle entrance widening from the top of the opening downwards or towards the vehicle entrance opening, the passenger (7) It creates a protective volume between the head and the rigid roof frame. The vehicle If the door (6) closes or a predetermined period expires, 20 protective structure (2) by evacuating the air, gas or fluid inside the protective structure It can be returned to a passive position. In another application, the protective structure (2), vehicle folded or compressed inside the upper frame (1) of the entrance opening polyurethane, integral polyurethane, elastomeric foam or other soft and impact-resistant materials. 25 in the form of a protective block made of damping materials This can be done. When the vehicle door (6) is opened, the protective block; rotating mechanism, movable link, mechanical guide or slide, spring mechanism or electric With the help of the activation unit (5), the vehicle can move towards the entrance opening or downwards. It can do so. In another application, the protective structure (2) is the upper frame of the vehicle body. 30 located inside and extending downwards or towards the vehicle entrance opening when the door is opened. It is located on a telescopic carrier. At the end of the telescopic carrier Protective layer; polyurethane, integral polyurethane, foam, rubber, silicone, elastomer, gel, 9 from viscoelastic material or other suitable shock-absorbing materials can be created. In another application, the protective structure (2) is above the vehicle entrance opening. held passively within the frame (1) and released when the vehicle door (6) is opened It can be formed in the form of a protective block left behind. The protective block is placed on the door. It can be moved to the active position by means of at least one spring element upon opening. 5 When the vehicle door (6) is closed, the protective structure (2) is activated by a mechanical or electrical mechanism. It can be returned to a passive state with the help of something. Protective structure (2), multiple rows along the upper region of the vehicle entrance opening It can consist of independent protective compartments. The protective compartments are located 10 inches from the vehicle entrance opening. It can be positioned in the front, middle and rear areas. Depending on the passenger's (7) position or Depending on the area where the head will be approaching, only the necessary protective compartment or specific The protective compartments can be activated. In addition to opening the door, the system... at least one of the following detects the approach of the passenger (7) to the vehicle entrance opening or the position of the head The passenger (7) detection sensor may include a camera, depth 15 camera, infrared sensor, ultrasonic sensor, radar, LiDAR, capacitive proximity sensor, It can be a thermal sensor or a motion sensor. It can detect the head position of the passenger (7) or Activation of the protective structure (2) upon detection of approach to the vehicle entrance opening time, exit distance from the vehicle body, downward reach distance, width, The height or protection area can be adjusted automatically. 20 The protective structure (2) is activated when the vehicle door (6) reaches a certain opening angle. It can be brought in. Thus, the protective structure (2) before the door is opened sufficiently Its activation can be prevented and the protective structure can only be used when the passenger (7) enters the vehicle. 25 under suitable conditions it can begin to pass through the opening It can be passed on. The passenger's (7) head contacts the protective structure (2) during entry into or exit from the vehicle. If this happens, the protective structure can be compressed, stretched, and deformed. It can undergo, reshape, or the air, gas, or fluid inside it can change. It can absorb the impact energy with its movement. Thus, the passenger's (7) head is protected from the hard vehicle Direct contact between the body, roof edge or top frame is avoided or prevented. The impact of the resulting shock is reduced. The closing of the vehicle door (6), the completion of the passenger's (7) entry or exit from the vehicle, 5 upon the expiry of a predetermined period or determined by the control unit (4) If another condition occurs, the protective structure (2) returns to a passive position. It can be switched on. The protective structure (2) can be extinguished when it is switched to the passive position, and back It can be towed, folded, compressed, or passively positioned inside the vehicle body. It is able to return to the location area. All technical and other specifications mentioned in each request are followed by a reference number. These reference numbers are provided solely to facilitate understanding of the requests. These reference numbers have been used, therefore they are for illustrative purposes only. It should not be thought that any of the elements specified limit the scope. This is fundamental. Developing a wide variety of applications around the concepts and related to the subject of the invention. 15 It is possible, and the invention cannot be limited to the examples described here, but mainly to the claims. as stated. A technical expert can assess the novelty of the invention and similar structures. by using and / or this structure in the relevant technique used in 20 It is clear that this can be applied to other fields with similar purposes. Therefore, such a the criteria for structures are innovation and especially exceeding the known state of the art. It is also obvious that he will be deprived of it. 30

Claims

11 REQUESTS 1- The invention relates to a passenger lock that is activated in the upper part of the vehicle entrance opening when the vehicle door is opened. It relates to the head protection system and its features are: - at least one door status sensing unit that detects the opening status of the vehicle door (6) 5 (3), - on the upper frame surrounding the door entrance opening of the vehicle body (1) at least one protective structure positioned (2) and - the door status sensing unit (3) detects when the vehicle door (6) is open or about to open Upon sensing that it has started, the command to activate the protective structure (2) is given. producing at least one control unit (4), - upon receiving the command from the control unit (4), the protective structure (2) moves from the passive position It must contain at least one activation unit (5) that enables it to be put into active position. 2- In the upper region of the vehicle entrance opening when the vehicle door mentioned in Claim 1 is opened, 15 It is an activated passenger head protection system, and its features include polyurethane, polyurethane foam, and flexible material. polyurethane foam, semi-rigid polyurethane foam, integral polyurethane foam, elastomer, thermoplastic elastomer, thermoplastic polyurethane, rubber, silicone, gel, viscoelastic material, memory foam, cellular polymer or one or more of these It is characterized by containing a protective structure (2) made of a material. 20 3- In accordance with claim 1 or 2, in the upper area of ​​the vehicle entrance opening when the vehicle door is opened It is an activated passenger head protection system, characterized by its different stiffness, density, and flexibility. at least two layers of material with compressibility or shock absorption properties 25 It is the characterization of the situation. 4- In the upper area of ​​the vehicle entrance opening when the vehicle door mentioned in Claim 1 is opened It is an activated passenger head protection system, and its features include; natural leather, artificial leather, synthetic leather, polyurethane-based leather, PVC-based leather, textile fabric, woven fabric, knitted fabric, 30 nonwoven surface, microfiber fabric, felt, vinyl, elastomeric film, polymer film or 12 having a protective structure (2) covered with at least one of these combinations It is the characterization of the situation. 5- In the upper area of ​​the vehicle entrance opening when the vehicle door mentioned in Claim 1 is opened It is a passenger head protection system that is activated by air, gas or fluid. a structure that can be filled with an inflatable and upon opening the car door (6) the protective structure which is activated by means of an inflation unit or air source (2) It is characterized by its inclusion. 6- In the upper region of the vehicle entrance opening when the vehicle door mentioned in Claim 1 is opened, 10 It is a passenger head protection system that is activated when the vehicle door (6) closes or upon the expiration of a predetermined period, the air, gas or fluid inside by including the protective structure (2) into which it is evacuated and returned to the passive position It is the characterization of the situation. 7- In the upper area of ​​the vehicle entrance opening when the vehicle door mentioned in Claim 1 is opened It is an activated passenger head protection system, its features include; door lock sensor, door latch. door sensor, door open / closed sensor, magnetic sensor, Hall effect sensor, reed switch, door hinge sensor, door opening angle sensor, optical sensor, door motion sensor, 20 It is characterized by... 8- In the upper area of ​​the vehicle entrance opening when the vehicle door mentioned in Claim 1 is opened It is an activated passenger head protection system, the feature of which is that the vehicle door (6) is predetermined. 25 characterized by containing a protective structure (2) which is activated when it reaches an opening angle. It is done. 9- In the upper area of ​​the vehicle entrance opening when the vehicle door mentioned in Claim 1 is opened It is an activated passenger head protection system, the feature of which is that the passenger (7) enters the vehicle entrance opening. At least one 30-degree sensor that detects approach, position in the vehicle entry opening, or head position. It is characterized by the inclusion of a passenger detection sensor. 13 10- In the upper area of ​​the vehicle entrance opening when the vehicle door mentioned in Claim 1 is opened It is an activated passenger head protection system, its features are; protective structure (2), activation unit (5), control unit (4) and / or door status sensing unit (3), vehicle body door a modular one that can be subsequently mounted on the upper frame (1) surrounding the entrance opening It is characterized by being created within the unit. 5 11- Opening the vehicle door as mentioned in Claim 1, and vehicle entry upon opening the vehicle door. It is a passenger head protection system that activates in the upper part of the opening, and its feature is mechanical. shaft, rotating shaft, roller mechanism, pulley-cable arrangement, chain mechanism, belt mechanism, gear mechanism, rack and pinion mechanism, connecting rod, articulated 10 connection, hinge mechanism, spring mechanism or one or more of these It is characterized by containing an activating unit (5). 12- Opening the vehicle door as mentioned in Claim 1, and vehicle entry upon opening the vehicle door. It is a passenger head protection system that activates in the upper part of the opening, and its feature is; vehicle 15 The opening movement of the door (6) is via a mechanical shaft, pulley, cable, chain, belt, connecting arm. or transmit to the protective structure (2) via a similar motion transmission element and The protective structure (2) is characterized by being put into active position by the movement in question. It is done. 13- Opening the vehicle door as mentioned in Claim 1, and vehicle entry upon opening the vehicle door. It is a passenger head protection system that activates in the upper region of the opening, and its feature is that the system, on the vehicle roof, in the section of the vehicle roof near the vehicle entrance opening, the vehicle entrance opening in the surrounding upper frame (1), in the side frame areas or where the passenger's head makes contact 25 characterized by its possible location in other areas of the vehicle body. It is done. 14- The invention concerns a passenger lock that activates in the upper part of the vehicle entrance opening when the vehicle door is opened. This relates to the working method of the head protection system and its characteristics are: - Detection of the opening status of the vehicle door (6), 30 - the door opening information is transmitted to the control unit (4), 14 - depending on the door opening information of the control unit (4) to the activation unit (5) transmitting an activation command, - the activation unit (5) depending on the said activation command of the vehicle The protective frame (1) located on the upper frame surrounding the door entrance opening of the body moving the structure (2) from passive to active position, 5 - the protective structure (2) moving towards or downwards to the vehicle entrance opening, inflating, opening or activating, - a soft space between the protective structure (2) and the passenger's (7) head and the hard vehicle surface, Creating a flexible, compressible, or impact-absorbing protection zone, - closing of the vehicle door (6) or the occurrence of a predetermined condition 10 Steps for returning the protective structure (2) to the passive position It includes. 20 30

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