Developed an innovative airbag for motorcyclists

The system is designed to improve the protection of the driver's torso in the accident.

Alpinestars is a company producing top-winter clothing — with offices in Northern Italy, Los Angeles and Tokyo — has developed Tech-Air system of airbag for riders in case of an accident.

Housed in a vest that is sewn into clothes, the system adds the minimum bulk with maximum protective mechanism.

Rigid polymer plate protects the spine of the motorcyclist and the control unit by the system itself. For her work, the special action is required. When the sensors of the airbag system to receive a signal of an imminent crash — the system is triggered automatically within 30 milliseconds compressed air is discharged from the pair of cylinders, instantaneously inflating an air chamber.

The protection system is sewn inside the vest, which is in turn sewn into garments. Air cushion tight along the spine of the rider.



Airbags are located in front and behind, covering the back, shoulders, kidney area and chest in case of an accident.

Tech-Air system does not require connection to the motorcycle. Battery vest, enough for 25 hours of driving. An unobtrusive strip of LEDs runs along the forearm of the rider, showing the battery level.

System Tech-Air change temperature range is -10°C (14F) to 50°C (122F).The equipment was tested for specific people where racing version defended racing aces such as Marc Marquez, Jorge Lorenzo and Dani Pedrosa.

Technology-Air will be available in European markets in spring 2015, and sales in the U.S. began in the last year. The initial price of the vest 1200 € (1440$). Prices in the US market are 10% cheaper.



Source: ridus.ru