Honda working on new tank-mounted airbag system for rider protection; Files patent

RahulNagaraj · 8th March 2024, 13:08

According to reports, Honda Motorcycles has filed a patent for a new airbag system.

Honda working on new tank-mounted airbag system for rider protection; Files patent-hondapatent1.jpg

The new airbag system is different in both design and mechanism compared to that already in use on the Honda Goldwing Tourer. While the current rider protection system is limited to use on large motorcycles with a bulky front end (like the Goldwing), the new airbag system can be used across segments, including naked streetfighters.

Honda working on new tank-mounted airbag system for rider protection; Files patent-hondapatent2.jpg

As per the patent images, the new airbag system is mounted on the rear section of the fuel tank and comes with a unique 'W' design. The system is further accompanied by sensors, which, in the event of a crash, deploy the airbags. When deployed, the central part of the 'W' design protects the chest, while the two outer limbs wrap under the rider's arms and extend to the back, adding extra side protection as well. Also, once deployed, the airbag comes off the motorcycle, seals itself to retain inflation and stays wrapped around the rider even if they are thrown off the bike.

However, as with any patent, it remains to be seen if and when Honda actually puts the new airbag system into production.

Source: CycleWorld

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Herschey · 8th March 2024, 16:56

For India, how about bringing in a camera-based sensor to disable ignition in case the rider or the pillion is not wearing a helmet? I just don't get the fuss - why do people in our country just hate wearing a helmet when it's for their own safety?

I and my younger brother once counted the number of people we saw wearing proper helmets on our way home. Pay due attention, it's people 'WEARING' a helmet and not the other way round. We were in his car and started counting from when we were around a kilometer away from our place. Out of the total number of two-wheelers we were able to spot, barely 10% were wearing a proper helmet. A vast majority were riding without a helmet while a few wore a hard hat or a helmet in name only kind of thing.

We need to understand that it's our head that would get injured and it's our own family that would go through all the distress in case of a mishap.

Always wear a helmet, no matter the distance you'd be riding. ALWAYS!

8th March 2024, 13:08	#1
RahulNagaraj Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2021 Location: Bangalore Posts: 2,569 Thanked: 24,400 Times	Honda working on new tank-mounted airbag system for rider protection; Files patent According to reports, Honda Motorcycles has filed a patent for a new airbag system. The new airbag system is different in both design and mechanism compared to that already in use on the Honda Goldwing Tourer. While the current rider protection system is limited to use on large motorcycles with a bulky front end (like the Goldwing), the new airbag system can be used across segments, including naked streetfighters. As per the patent images, the new airbag system is mounted on the rear section of the fuel tank and comes with a unique 'W' design. The system is further accompanied by sensors, which, in the event of a crash, deploy the airbags. When deployed, the central part of the 'W' design protects the chest, while the two outer limbs wrap under the rider's arms and extend to the back, adding extra side protection as well. Also, once deployed, the airbag comes off the motorcycle, seals itself to retain inflation and stays wrapped around the rider even if they are thrown off the bike. However, as with any patent, it remains to be seen if and when Honda actually puts the new airbag system into production. Source: CycleWorld Link to Team-BHP news
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8th March 2024, 16:56	#2
Herschey BHPian Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Delhi Posts: 156 Thanked: 479 Times	Re: Honda working on new tank-mounted airbag system for rider protection; Files patent For India, how about bringing in a camera-based sensor to disable ignition in case the rider or the pillion is not wearing a helmet? I just don't get the fuss - why do people in our country just hate wearing a helmet when it's for their own safety? I and my younger brother once counted the number of people we saw wearing proper helmets on our way home. Pay due attention, it's people 'WEARING' a helmet and not the other way round. We were in his car and started counting from when we were around a kilometer away from our place. Out of the total number of two-wheelers we were able to spot, barely 10% were wearing a proper helmet. A vast majority were riding without a helmet while a few wore a hard hat or a helmet in name only kind of thing. We need to understand that it's our head that would get injured and it's our own family that would go through all the distress in case of a mishap. Always wear a helmet, no matter the distance you'd be riding. ALWAYS!
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