Patent ID: 7483777
Filing Date: 2009-01-27
Classification: B60R

Abstract:
1. A controller for a plurality of object-protecting apparatuses for absorbing impact at a time when an object collides with a hood, the controller comprising: a control mechanism for controlling operations of the plurality of the object-protecting apparatuses, respectively, at different timings; the plurality of object-protecting apparatuses comprising: a first shock-absorbing mechanism and a second shock-absorbing mechanism, wherein the control mechanism further comprises a prediction mechanism for predicting a vehicle collision and a detection mechanism for detecting a vehicle collision; wherein the control mechanism controls an operation of the first shock-absorbing mechanism based on prediction results of the prediction mechanism, and controls an operation of the second shock-absorbing mechanism based on detection results of the detection mechanism; and wherein the second shock-absorbing mechanism comprises a rear portion lift-up mechanism for lifting up the rear of a hood, and the control mechanism controls an operation of a driving apparatus of the rear portion lift-up mechanism based on detection results of the detection mechanism.