Patent ID: 6798346
Filing Date: 2004-09-28
Classification: B60R,B63C,G08B

Abstract:
A device for floating an automobile and communication in an emergency, comprising:a plurality of sensing means mounted on the automobile to detect immersion of the automobile and generate signals in response thereto; a control means for generating predetermined output signals upon detecting the signals from any one of the sensing means; air bags mounted on the automobile to keep the automobile floating on the surface of water in case of submergence; a driving unit for inflating the air bags in response to the output signal from the control means; and means for generating and broadcasting an emergency signal of a predetermined frequency in response to the output signal from the control means, wherein the sensing means comprises: a casing having a bottom surface and side walls with an open top and an inwardly slanted upper part of the side walls; a sensor mounted on the bottom surface of the casing to detect inflow of water up to a predetermined height and to generate electric signals in response thereto; and a cover placed above the top of the casing to cover the inwardly slanted upper part of the casing so that non-immersion water can be prevented from flowing into the casing, said cover forming an interstice such that when the automobile is immersed and the casing is completely submerged into the water, water can be introduced into the casing through the interstice.