How the Airbag Vest works



We have been reading about the tendency of some brands to condition their off-road motorcycles for more common use, we are talking about motorcycles with more technology, as well as power and response capacity, this in turn, we could think brings greater risk, however the safety issue is one of the most relevant in the motorcycling industry. How not to be? if we are all aware of how vulnerable we are when riding a motorcycle. Fortunately, technology has allowed more and more resources to exist that provide us with greater protection, both in technology applied to implement new safety systems in recent model motorcycles, such as ABS or the new traction control system,as in the equipment that a pilot can use for his protection. Such is the case of the  Airbag Vest

One of the technological contributions in terms of safety equipment recently introduced to the market is the  Airbag Vest , but  what is the Airbag Vest ? and  How does it work? It is a vest that has an integrated security system (an air bag). Said bag - airbag - is inflated in the event of an accident by a  small CO2 cylinder, the airbag remains inflated for a very short time in order not to harm the user. The airbag can be replaced without major problem. It is a comfortable garment that easily integrates with the rest of the team, even under the jacket, so if aesthetics are important, it does not break with it.


The airbag is activated in two ways; through a  physical or electronic mechanism:



The physical mechanism is also known as "man overboard" , and is activated as is by means of a flexible cord that is tied to the handlebar or the seatpost of the motorcycle that when the rider separates from it in the event of a fall, the vest inflates. In the event that the cord is pulled by accident, it does not necessarily activate, as it is calibrated in such a way that an inadvertent pull does not activate it.

The electronic system, of course, is more efficient and even the activation is faster, as well as its cost, since it requires more technology. It works through a system of sensors and accelerometers communicated with the airbag module that analyzes all the variants and activates the system if it considers that the pilot is suffering a fall.

Activation times are only 25 milliseconds - 0.025 seconds, the mechanical system takes between 100 and 300. Before touching the ground the vest is already inflated. About 30 seconds later, the system slowly deflates until it regains its original shape.

A big advantage is that the aribag  is reusable, unless it has been damaged. In most cases, it is enough to replace the CO2 cylinder that inflates the system.

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