Standalone Wearable Protector for Motorcyclists
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Solution Overview
Problem
Motorcyclists face increased costs and inconvenience due to the integration of inflatable protective devices in abrasion-resistant garments, which require separate units for different seasons, cannot be easily maintained or replaced, and result in unnecessary expenses when the garment and device have different lifecycles.
Innovation Solution
A standalone wearable protector with a thin layer supporting fabric, inflatable bags, a gas generator, and a control unit that can be worn independently, providing high protection without needing to be integrated into a protective garment, allowing for easy maintenance and use with various garments.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If the inflatable protective device is integrated into the abrasion resistant garment, then the protection level is improved, but the cost and complexity increase when the garment or device needs replacement
Solution Approach 1:
The protective system is divided into two independent segments: the abrasion resistant garment and the inflatable protective device. The device can be separated from the garment, allowing independent replacement of each component based on its specific lifecycle and condition, thereby reducing overall replacement complexity and cost
Solution Approach 2:
The inflatable protective device is extracted from the integrated garment structure and made into a standalone unit that can be worn independently or with the garment. This extraction allows the device to be replaced without replacing the entire garment, reducing replacement complexity
2Reliability
If the inflatable protective device is integrated into the abrasion resistant garment, then the protection level is improved, but the cost increases due to separate units for different seasons
Solution Approach 1:
The standalone inflatable protective device is designed to be universal and compatible with multiple different abrasion resistant garments across different seasons. A single device can be used with various garments, eliminating the need for separate protective devices for different seasons and reducing the total quantity required
3Reliability
If the inflatable protective device is integrated into the abrasion resistant garment, then the protection level is improved, but the maintenance cost increases when the device needs recharging
Solution Approach 1:
The protective system is segmented into the garment and the inflatable device, allowing the device to be independently maintained and recharged. When the device needs recharging, only the device itself needs to be sent for maintenance, not the entire garment, reducing maintenance cost and complexity
Solution Approach 2:
The standalone device is designed to be easily removable and portable, allowing it to be independently serviced at specialized facilities without requiring the entire garment to be transported, making maintenance more accessible and cost-effective
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
Enables riders to continue their activities safely and cost-effectively by providing a standalone protective solution that can be used with different garments, reducing the need for duplicate protective devices and simplifying maintenance and recharging processes.
Implementation Method 1
at least one gas generator acting as inflating means connected to said inflatable bag
Implementation Method 2
the inflatable bladders, which are connected to the inflation means, are inflated for improving the impact absorbing properties of the protective garment
Data Source
AI summary
The present invention relates to a standalone wearable protector, including a thin layer supporting fabric, at least one inflatable bag housed in a seat provided in said supporting fabric, at least one gas generator acting as inflating means connected to said inflatable bag and fastened directly or indirectly to said supporting fabric, a control unit also fastened directly or indirectly to said supporting fabric and suitable for activating said inflating means and sensing means connected to said control unit and provided on said supporting fabric.The present invention also relates to a protective clothing assembly comprising a protective garment made of material resistant to abrasion and friction stresses and said standalone wearable protector.