PETER A DREHER
Engineering in New Carlisle, OH
License number
Massachusetts 31842
Issued Date
Jul 27, 1984
Expiration Date
Jun 30, 2004
Type
Mechanical Engineer
Address
Address
New Carlisle, OH 45344
Professional information
System For Collision Damage Reduction
US Patent:
6106038, Aug 22, 2000
Filed:
Sep 4, 1997
Appl. No.:
8/923611
Inventors:
Peter A. Dreher - New Carlisle OH
International Classification:
B60R 1938
US Classification:
293118
Abstract:
A collision damage reduction system to reduce contact velocities between a vehicle and a collidant by use of air bags on the exterior of the vehicle. The vehicle operator or an automatic collision imminence detection system e. g. radar, sonar, or an accelerometer and controller actuates a switch that actuates the air bag inflators when a collision is perceived imminent. The switch or controller can also interrupt vehicle motive power and actuate the brakes. The air bag has vents and shapes to steer it and its collidants. The controller can also actuate vehicle horns and lights to warn collidants when imminent collisions are detected.