The Pastor
8th September 2011, 09:36
http://www.hitairaustralia.com/jackets.htm
FUNCTION
The internally fitted airbag is instantaneously activated when the rider is thrown from the bike during an accident.
The system is controlled by a coiled wire lanyard easily attached to the structure of the bike and linked to the jacket/vest by a quick release connection at the key box unit on the chest of the jacket/vest. The key box itself acts as a chest protector and cannot injure the wearer as the airbag is directly beneath it. The connector enables activation from any angle or position. Accidental activation, by the rider forgetting to disconnect the coil wire, is prevented by the design of the key box mechanism on the jacket. A force of approximately 25-30kg is required to pull out the connector in order to set off the airbag.
When inflated the airbag acts to reduce or prevent body injuries by absorbing collision blows or shock forces by being compressed at the point of impact and redistributing the load throughout the entire bag over the riders' body. The airbag also prevents the jacket from being stripped off the rider and acts as a body "air splint" to keep the wearers' spine immobile – significantly reducing the risks of major spinal injury.
FUNCTION
The internally fitted airbag is instantaneously activated when the rider is thrown from the bike during an accident.
The system is controlled by a coiled wire lanyard easily attached to the structure of the bike and linked to the jacket/vest by a quick release connection at the key box unit on the chest of the jacket/vest. The key box itself acts as a chest protector and cannot injure the wearer as the airbag is directly beneath it. The connector enables activation from any angle or position. Accidental activation, by the rider forgetting to disconnect the coil wire, is prevented by the design of the key box mechanism on the jacket. A force of approximately 25-30kg is required to pull out the connector in order to set off the airbag.
When inflated the airbag acts to reduce or prevent body injuries by absorbing collision blows or shock forces by being compressed at the point of impact and redistributing the load throughout the entire bag over the riders' body. The airbag also prevents the jacket from being stripped off the rider and acts as a body "air splint" to keep the wearers' spine immobile – significantly reducing the risks of major spinal injury.