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Crew Cut: Crews Living the Low Life, a Real Life Skydiving Crew & More
The Crew Cut highlights exceptional grassroots community activity, events, accomplishments and other happenings across the thriving Social Club Crew scene. If your Crew is doing something special that you think the Social Club community needs to know about, hit us up at firstname.lastname@example.com and tell us all about it – you might see your Crew featured in an upcoming edition of the Crew Cut.
Now that Benny's Original Motor Works has officially opened its doors, Los Santos citizens have been flocking to customize their new rides for the car shows and bounce-offs being organized all over Southern San Andreas.
Exhibiting a true show of force, the REBL PC Crew put together this Rockstar Editor video to showcase their new whips as well as their skills with the Machete and Machine Pistol.
Oozing style and color, these videos by the Ivaneh and Six Star Street Racers Crews beautifully show off their newly acquired rides by bouncing high, popping hoods and leaning low to the side.
Cruising the streets of Los Santos in their new Lowriders, Anonamix and his Crew the Traffickers keep it low n' slow.
And you just know the Lowly Gentlemen were amongst the Crews positively chomping at the bit to take these new rides to an all-star car meet.
With the Rockstar Editor now added to the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One versions of GTAV as part of the recent Freemode Events Update, there's been an influx of console-based directors releasing high-quality Crew recruitment videos and other Crew productions taking advantage of the Editor's robust suite of tools. Ever since appearing on the Crew Noticeboard last September, Los Demonios MC have exhibited a flair for the dramatic in their mission to put a fresh spin on traditional Motorcycle Clubs. Their latest recruitment video effort really dials up the production value and is truly amongst the best recruitment videos we've seen yet, as Leader EPMUSICMAN attests: "We have so many talented members in our group, and especially with the addition of the R* Editor to the XB1 platform, our GTA experience has been brought to a whole new level of creativity!"
The Sky Children join Vice City Crime Mob, Hillbilly Agenda and Merryweather IMF as one of a handful of Crews who have notably let their passion for in-game Crew comradery translate into real life friendships. However, it's not every Crew member who can convince their Crewmates to put down their game controllers and step out of a plane door in real life at 12,000 feet with nothing but a piece of silk and some positive thinking between them and solid ground. SKYZ have done just that.
Social Club member Mechluvin managed to compile this footage video entitled "A Journey" - chronicling the in-game and real-life skydiving adventures of his fellow Crew mates making the legit transition from the rarefied air above Los Santos and Blaine County to the open skies above Florida, France, New Zealand and Australia as a unified Crew of daring free fallers.
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Pushing the limits of skydiving on GTA Online since August 2014, this over 400-member Crew houses over 50 real life skydivers and counting. In their video, we see some of the top brass of the Crew Hierarchy openly defying gravity all over the globe, with Commissioners redeyejediOgre, DirkDigglerRules, ShReD_Nz, MrNimbus69 (an actual tandem instructor with over 1500 jumps), Foo-Hurru and (recently certified) Crew Leader EpicLeftz all taking part in Accelerated Free Fall jumps.
A special congratulations to Crew Leader EpicLeftz who recently gained the qualification to jump without a licensed tandem skydiving partner. In regards to his recent graduation jump, EpicLeftz said:
"So my moment has finally come where I am able to say I am a certified skydiver! This journey has brought me through some of the most mentally challenging situations I've ever been in and I have made myself proud because July 10th marked the day my life began."
With his new qualification under his belt, EpicLeftz and fellow Floridian Foo-Hurru plan to meet up with JDM_SKIRK, Mechluvin, Nimbus and Skysha6 at Missouri River Valley Skydivers for a Crew dive sometime in the next year.
Describing themselves as a collective of "Basejumpers, skydivers, pilots, photographers, creative minds and free spirits", the Sky Children play on all platforms and have a roster that includes such esteemed players as "Queen of the Skies" Ash0191 and backwards skydive stunt originator weezlb who you can see soaring through the containers on the lower right of the quad above.
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The Cottage Suvarnabhumi, Bangkok
Main amenities
- 103 guestrooms
- Restaurant
- Outdoor pool
- Breakfast available
- WiFi in the lobby
- Airport shuttle
- 24-hour front desk
- Daily housekeeping
- Garden
- Front desk safe
- Multilingual staff
- Free newspapers in the lobby
What's around
- Suvarnabhumi International Airport
- The Paseo Mall (0.3 mi / 0.4 km)
- Seacon Square (6.9 mi / 11 km)
- Bangkok Chain Hospital Public Company Limited (7.2 mi / 11.6 km)
- Paradise Park (7.3 mi / 11.7 km)
- Suan Luang Rama IX Park (7.6 mi / 12.3 km)
The Cottage Suvarnabhumi, Bangkok
Hotel Info: 866-539-8117from $24
- Deluxe Pool Access With Two Ways Airport Transfer
- Superior With One Way Airport Transfer
- Superior Super Hot Deal No Transfer Non Refundable
- Superior With Two Ways Airport Transfer
- Superior Without Airport Transfer
- Superior Special Rate No Transfer Non Refundable
- Superior Single Room, 1 Double Bed
- Superior Super Special Rate No Transfer Non Refundable
- Deluxe Pool Access With One Way Airport Transfer
- Superior Best Rate No Transfer Non Refundable
- Superior Room (Room only )
- Deluxe Single Room, 1 Double Bed
- Deluxe Pool Access Without Airport Transfer
- Superior Limited Rate No Transfer Non Refundable
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Key facts
Hotel size
- This hotel has 103 rooms
- This hotel is arranged over 5 floors
- Check-in time 2 PM-2 PM
- Check-out time is noon
Required at check in
- Credit card deposit required
- Government-issued photo ID required
- Minimum check-in age is 18
Travelling with others
- Children (3 years old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
- No cribs (infant beds)
- No pets or service animals allowed
- WiFi and wired Internet access in public areas *
- WiFi and wired Internet access in rooms *
- Airport shuttle during limited hours *
- No parking
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- Resort fee included
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In the hotel
- Buffet breakfast daily (surcharge)
- Restaurant
- Room service (during limited hours)
- Outdoor pool
- Golfing nearby
- Billiards or pool table
- 24-hour front desk
- Free newspapers in lobby
- Luggage storage
- Number of buildings/towers - 2
- Year Built 2010
- Elevator/lift
- Safe-deposit box at front desk
- Designated smoking areas
- Garden
- Television in common areas
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- In-room climate control (air conditioning)
- Down comforter
- Premium bedding
- Balcony
- Private bathroom
- Shower only
- Free toiletries
- Hair dryer
- Premium TV channels
- Desk
- WiFi (surcharge)
- Phone
- Refrigerator
- Free bottled water
- Daily housekeeping
- Access via exterior corridors
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DiningThe Amigos restaurant - Overlooking the garden, this restaurant specializes in international cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
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WiFi is available in guestrooms for THB 100 for 5 hours (rates may vary)
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Aggie Legends Golf Classic (ALGC)
A message from Tournament Director Erika Eriksson '89 and Tournament Coordinator Robert Wilson '92:
The Aggie Legends Golf Classic (ALGC) is proud to support the Texas A&M University students through their annual golf tournament hosted at Traditions Club in Bryan. Former athletes of all sports and all eras participate in this tournament which is open to the public. Due to the tremendous support over the past 5 years, ALGC has donated $80,000 to the Texas A&M Lettermen's Association Facility Building Fund. We could not have done this without everyone's participation and involvement....THANK YOU!
We now look forward to our new venture in assisting Aggie students and student-athletes by establishing our FEA scholarship(s). The first year, 2014, that student-athletes were eligible to receive FEA scholarship, three (3) Aggie Athletes were recipients of FEA scholarships.
2015 ALGC Golf Tournament date is Monday, October 12, 2015
Erika Eriksson '89, Tournament Director (Softball)
Robert Wilson '92, Tournament Coordinator (Football)
All sponsorships and teams must be PAID in FULL by Monday, September 14, 2015 prior to registration to secure your spot and recognition at the ALGC event.
2015 ALGC - Golf Entry & Sponsorship Information
Please pass this information on to all of your friends, colleagues, family and fellow Aggies that would like to get involved in this event.
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Glasgow, Govan Road, Fairfield Shipyard, Giant Cantilever Crane
Site Name Glasgow, Govan Road, Fairfield Shipyard, Giant Cantilever Crane
Classification Crane
Alternative Name(s) Titan Cantilever Crane; Bae Systems; Upper Clyde Shipbuilding Yard; Kvaerner Govan Shipyard
Canmore ID 79701
Site Number NS56NW 36.1
Datum OSGB36 - NGR
Permalink http://canmore.org.uk/site/79701
- Council Glasgow, City Of
- Parish Govan (city Of Glasgow)
- Former Region Strathclyde
- Former District City Of Glasgow
- Former County Lanarkshire
Titan Cantilever Crane, 1911, Sir William Arrol
200-ton, uprated c.1941 to 250-ton, giant cantilever Titan crane on east quay of fitting-out basin. Lattice girder tower on roller track. Asymmetrical cantilever track jib, with motor room and counterweight at short end.
Taken from "Greater Glasgow: An Illustrated Architectural Guide", by Sam Small, 2008. Published by the Rutland Press http://www.rias.org.uk


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Fossil Jesse Watch
- Round stainless steel case
- Textured white dial
- Three-hand quartz movement
- Rhinestones on bezel, dial and bracelet
- Shiny and matte metal link bracelet
- Water resistant up to 5 ATM.
- All stainless steel case and bracelet
- Strap made in China.
- Adjust-O-Matic links allow you to remove or add a link by lifting a center tab on the last link. If you need help, your local Buckle store can help you at no charge. Or, a jewelry store can assist you for a minimal charge.
- Made in Japan.
- Metro Service Center
- 10615 Sanden Drive
- Dallas, TX 75238
- Customer Service 800–842–8621
- 11–year limited warranty
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Eugenie was born on 7 February 1982 in Comè, Benin. She is married to a welder named Désiré and has two children. both of whom are in school. In addition to her own children, Eugenie has one other child in her care. Close to five years ago, Eugenie and her family settled in Ouèdo, in the town of Abomey Calavi. For three years, Eugenie has been preparing food (maize paste accompanied by fish sauce, rice, etc.) that she sells at her restaurant in Ouèdo. This business generates an income that helps her provide for herself and her children. Eugenie buys her goods at Dantokpa, the international market in Benin, and sometimes at the Cococodji market. With the goal of strengthening her business and better satisfying her clientele, Eugenie, along with her fellow group members, is seeking a loan through ALIDÉ. Her ambition is to make her restaurant a landmark in the arrondissement of Ouèdo.
Eugenie est née le 07 Février 1982 à Comè au Bénin. Eugenie est mariée à un soudeur du nom de Désiré et est mère de deux enfants, tous scolarisés. En plus de ses enfants, Eugenie a un autre enfant à sa charge. Il y a près de cinq ans que Eugenie s'est installée avec sa famille à Ouedo, dans la commune d'Abomey Calavi. Depuis trois ans, Eugenie prépare de la nourriture (pâte de maïs accompagnée de sauce aux poissons, riz, etc.) qu'elle vend dans son restaurant à Ouèdo. Cette activité lui génère des revenus l'aidant à subvenir à ses besoins et à ceux de ses enfants. Eugenie achète ses produits à Dantokpa, marché international du Bénin, et parfois au marché de Cococodji. Dans le but de renforcer son activité et de mieux satisfaire sa clientèle, Eugenie sollicite ensemble avec ses autres membres, un crédit auprès de ALIDé. Son ambition est de faire de son restaurant une référence dans l'arrondissement de Ouèdo.
Additional Information
About AlidéAlidé is a Beninese NGO that works to reduce poverty by offering sustainable access to productive loans like this one in addition to savings, training sessions, and social work to low-income families.
Supporters of this loan should be aware that there is some risk of being repaid late. Because the Beninois Ministry of Finance has imposed restrictions on the amount of money Alidé can send to Kiva, the organization can only send monthly repayments in installments smaller than $13,000. This means that some Kiva lenders may receive their repayments late. However, Alidé remains a healthy institution in good standing with its creditors, and Kiva would like to continue working to support its clients. For more information, please refer to Alidé's partner profile page.
This is a Group Loan
In a group loan, each member of the group receives an individual loan but is part of a larger group of individuals. The group is there to provide support to the members and to provide a system of peer pressure, but groups may or may not be formally bound by a group guarantee. In cases where there is a group guarantee, members of the group are responsible for paying back the loans of their fellow group members in the case of delinquency or default.
Kiva's Field Partners typically feature one borrower from a group. The loan description, sector, and other attributes for a group loan profile are determined by the featured borrower's loan. The other members of the group are not required to use their loans for the same purpose.
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- Repayment Term
- 9 months (Additional Information)
- Repayment Schedule
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- Pre-Disbursed:
- Apr 13, 2011
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BRAND: Rugs Direct
COLLECTION: Treasure
STYLE: Mackinac
COLOR: Gold (3505)
MADE IN: India
CONSTRUCTION: Hand-Tufted
MATERIAL: 100% Wool
THICKNESS: 3⁄8" (approx.)
WARRANTY: 1 year - manufacturer
Craftsmanship and outstanding value is the definition of Treasure. These fine rugs are hand tufted using only the finest 100% virgin wool and are available in a selection of classical designs. The Treasure collection offers an array of fashionable colors to meet all of your decorating needs.
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Remember all those mainstream news reports before the election about how President Obama's expansive spending plans would require massive tax hikes on everyone, not just millionaires and billionaires? Neither do we.
But somehow after the election, reporters are finally admitting that Obama's budget numbers simply don't add up and that new taxes on the middle class — including a European-style value added tax — are "inevitable."
New York Times columnist Eduardo Porter, for example, wrote this week that the $620 billion in tax hikes on the rich that Obama secured as part of the fiscal-cliff deal are "hardly enough to stabilize the nation's debt in the next 10 years, let alone deal with the long-term budget deficit."
Fortune senior editor-at-large Shawn Tully wrote last week how "steep deficits and mountainous debt will rise even after the new revenue is counted."
An article on CNBC's website in early January noted that the fiscal-cliff deal "merely masks the bleak long-term outlook for the country."
These stories go on to say that there's no way Obama can finance his ambitious plans without raising taxes on everyone.
The Financial Times ran a piece shortly after Obama signed the fiscal-cliff deal noting "that maintaining a basic welfare state . .. implies higher taxes for the middle class as well as for the rich."
Targeting The Middle
CNN reported that while "President Obama wants to balance spending cuts with tax increases … experts say he can't do that without hitting the middle class."
That story quotes Concord Coalition Executive Director Robert Bixby saying that "it's hard to make the numbers work" if you exempt "the middle class from any pain."
As we recall, Obama endlessly promised the country that he could spend — sorry, "invest" — more on roads and education while cutting the deficit simply by trimming some fat out of government programs and asking "millionaires and billionaires to pay just a little bit more."
No one in the mainstream press seriously challenged Obama on this at the time, even though it was painfully obvious to anyone who looked at the budget forecasts that Obama was peddling fiscal snake oil.
No Spending Cuts
Obama's own budget showed that his plan trimmed 10-year deficits by just $2 trillion.
And a Congressional Budget Office review of that plan showed deficits shooting back up after 2018.
So now that Obama is safely back in the White House, it's apparently OK for reporters to be honest with the public and talk up the "inevitability" of new taxes on the middle class.
And just how big a bite will the middle class have to face?
"To avoid a crisis," Fortune's Tully says, "taxes would need to start rising sharply in the middle part of this decade."
The Time's Porter says that without significant spending cuts, a middle class family making $50,000 would have to face a top rate of 23% and fork over $2,000 more in taxes.
Alternatively, he says, the country could adopt a national "value added" sales tax, in addition to the existing income tax, with the rate set at an eye-popping 16.7%.
And all this assumes ObamaCare's spending forecasts are accurate, fantasy that even ObamaCare fans don't truly believe.
A Government Accountability Office report found that if ObamaCare costs run higher than predicted, keeping the debt as a share of GDP steady would require an across-the-board tax hike of 46%.
Sound like an appealing option to you?
Of course, we can avoid these "inevitable" tax hikes altogether if Washington would just exercise some spending restraint.
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Today's Law Students Need to Be Taught the Value of Critical Thought
While the constitution has dramatically shifted our law, legal education has not experienced the same transformation. Law faculties have seen some changes in recent years, notably the introduction of the new four-year LLB and the development of courses focusing on human rights. But these changes can hardly be described as a transformation, and I have a much more fundamental shift in mind when I say that legal education has not kept up with the changes in our law and society.
Our constitutional transition involves, or at least demands, a shift in legal culture. Whereas pre-constitutional law placed a high premium on certainty, the determinacy of words and the authority of legal texts (actually on authority, period), the new constitutional regime calls for justification in terms of values and policy, even politics, as part of legal analysis.
It insists on heightened sensitivity to the daily realities of especially the poor and marginalised and an active effort towards social change. Etienne Mureinik - the late human rights activist and academic - succinctly labelled this shift as one from a "culture of authority" to a "culture of justification". The question is what this implies for legal education.
The adjustment in curriculum that we have already seen is a fairly obvious response. Much more difficult is educating students not only in the new substance of the law, but also in the new legal method. Matters of morality and policy can no longer be excluded from legal analysis. This requires a much greater emphasis on the context in which law operates, the society that it intends to regulate, in our case, to transform.
The door of the law lecture hall can no longer be shut to what is going on out there. The shift required from law teachers to instruct students in this new paradigm will in many instances be quite radical. It will question our own professional sensibilities and require a critical self-assessment of our capacity to engage in the kind of value-based reasoning that we are now required to teach.
A much greater interdisciplinary approach to legal education is also called for. More emphasis must be placed on the integration of law with other disciplines, obvious examples being economics, philosophy, political science, sociology, psychology and public administration. Without skills in these areas, students will not be equipped to engage in the substantive mode of reasoning required by the constitution.
In this package of skills, perhaps the most important is creativity. Our constitutional transition challenges us to be creative, to imagine new ways of doing things in law. In turn, this challenges legal education to foster creativity. We must train lawyers to be innovators under the constitution, not simply technicians.
However, the biggest challenge lies not in what we teach, either in substantive law or skills, but in how we teach. …


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International Women's Day 2014
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Join us on International Women's Day and celebrate the women of Iran. Their fight for rights is going strong but we can amplify their voices. Through the lens of producer Sheema Kalbasi you will get an insight into the world of Iranian activists that are demanding more from their nation.
Do not miss the screening of Women on the Front Line. You can watch a preview here: http://vimeo.com/m/72449897
The screening will be followed by a panel discussion with local Iranian human rights activists that can further shed light on the topic.
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Re-live the big games from last season like the SCSU Men's Hockey run to the frozen four, the capturing of the MacNaughton Cup in Wisconsin and the celebration with the Cup in front of the home town crowd after a playoff win over Alaska - Anchorage!
The KVSC Sports Stream also features SCSU football and their dramatic win over the Bulldogs of Duluth. Catch SCSU's baseball run to the NCAA regional playoffs, SCSU wrestling matches, men's and women's basketball, women's hockey, volleyball and soccer.
The KVSC Sports Stream also features half hour and hour long features titled, "Beyond the Bench" an inside look at SCSU athletics which features SCSU coaches, athletes and professionals who work behind the scenes at SCSU. Be sure to hear special guest appearances from former players Ben Hanowski, Nick Jensen, Drew LeBlanc and many more former SCSU alum.
Hear from professionals themselves of how they entered the sports radio business with the likes of Paul Allen, Kevin Gorg & Jim Rich. The KVSC Sports Stream also speaks with the new commissioner of the NCHC Josh Fenton, find out some of the new twists the NCHC may bring to colegiate hockey!
The KVSC Sports Stream also features award winning KVSC Sports content such as "The Jeff Geisen Show", "Sidelines", "Husky Sports Friday," and "B-rook & the Commsih", a two hour sports talk show with a variety of guests. If your a fan of SCSU athletics then the KVSC Sports Stream is a must! Check out today and download the app on your smart phone or just click the link http://kvsc.org/listen/sports.m3u
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Traffic Talk: Merging from turnpike into heavy traffic causes concern
Exiting a turnpike or super highway can be a challenge when it involves entering a heavily traveled roadway. It's often trouble for those already on that roadway as well as when those leaving the turnpike/highway try to jump lanes immediately.
I would like to know when the city, state, or turnpike authority is going to do something about putting up some concrete barriers at the westbound John Kilpatrick Turnpike off-ramp for Pennsylvania Avenue. People are coming off the ramp and are immediately trying to turn right into the (retail shopping) parking area. ... I have nearly had three accidents there traveling west on Memorial Road, and the last one involved a mother with a young child in the rear passenger-side baby seat. If I would not have been able to stop, I would have T-boned the vehicle right by where the child was seated. Something needs to be done like they did at the Northwest 39 Expressway and the Interstate 44 westbound on-ramp.
Well, Harry, there apparently is nothing such planned at this time, the Oklahoma Turnpike Authority and the city of Oklahoma City tell me.
The location you're talking about, the off-ramp at the Penn-Memorial intersection, is partly under the turnpike agency's jurisdiction and part under the city's control. The roadway at Northwest 39 Expressway and I-44 involves the city and the Oklahoma Department of Transportation. That doesn't decide where a barrier is or is not used, however. It's dependent upon several factors.
I have gone through both of those intersections within the past week. Whereas those exiting off the Kilpatrick have a pretty clear view of traffic that is approaching from behind, those turning westbound onto Northwest 39 Expressway from I-44 have some obstruction.
The Memorial Road traffic also goes immediately into left turn, straight ahead, or right turn. The I-44 to Expressway traffic goes a greater distance before it reaches a stoplight.
Where the big problem occurs, as you pointed out, is when vehicles exit the turnpike and attempt to slash and dash across Memorial. Would a barrier reduce the danger? Possibly. It's less than a block from the ramp to the light. Would you force everyone exiting the turnpike to turn left?
I think it will take more engineering study to see how the traffic flow would work. The traffic engineers constantly assess the major routes.
We'll see what they come up with.
By the way ...
Have you seen those public service announcements about the consequences of texting and driving? Powerful stuff.
There's one where a young man has trouble speaking and says he has had thoughts about giving up because of the hardships the brain damage and other injuries he suffered in an accident caused by texting.
There's another where a young woman shows the text between her and a friend or sister who was killed when she crashed while she was looking at her phone as they were communicating. One word.
It only takes a second for tragedy to strike. One tiny second of distraction can produce a lifetime of pain and anguish.
Hopefully, you are not among those who engage in this dangerous — and sometimes fatal — activity. If you HAVE TO communicate by phone, pull over. Be safe, not sorry.
Enjoy your week and drive safely.
To learn about road construction projects throughout the state, go to okladot.state.ok.us and click on "Traffic Advisories."


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In the town of Peletier in Carteret County, several roads became impassable Thursday morning.
Flood waters knocked out part of the road on West Firetower in Carteret County. The wet weather even caused a school bus to get stuck. No children were injured when the bus was stuck.
In Craven County, standing water could be seen almost everywhere in Havelock as the Pine Villas subdivision was under about three feet of water.


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Japanese Vice Foreign Minister Akitaka Saiki held fence-mending talks Thursday with his South Korean counterpart Kim Kyou Hyun in Seoul, as bilateral relations remain strained over a territorial dispute and divergent perceptions of history.
"I had talks (with Kim) in an extremely friendly atmosphere and had a constructive exchange of opinions," Saiki told reporters after the meeting.
Saiki, who arrived in the South Korean capital for a two-day visit earlier Thursday, is set to meet with South Korean Foreign Minister Yun Byung Se on Friday to discuss bilateral ties as well as issues relating to North Korea.
South Korean Foreign Ministry spokesman Cho Tai Young said that Saiki is visiting Seoul to have an informal "get-to-know-you meeting" with Kim, after having taken office recently.
The talks come after Japanese Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida and Yun met July 1 on the sidelines of a regional security forum in Brunei and agreed to repair ties.
Bilateral relations, already tense over a territorial dispute of a pair of islets in the Sea of Japan, known as Dokdo in South Korea and Takeshima in Japan, have been dealt a further blow by Japanese politicians' recent remarks on historical issues and visits to the war-linked Yasukuni Shrine in Tokyo, which have unnerved many South Koreans.
Earlier Thursday, Yun indicated a cautious stance on the holding of a summit meeting between South Korean President Park Geun Hye and Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe amid the current state of strained bilateral ties.
In a meeting with senior South Korean journalists, Yun said that at present a feeling of trust cannot be obtained due to "words and actions running counter to history" by some Japanese political leaders.
On Wednesday, Park urged Japan to make efforts to create an atmosphere under which she could hold a summit with Abe.
"Japan has done things hurting our people's scars like the issues on Dokdo and the 'comfort women' and an atmosphere should be created (for a summit with Abe) to move on in a 'future-oriented' manner," Park told reporters.
She was referring to the issue of South Korean women sexually exploited by Japanese soldiers before and during World War II.


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|20 Jun 2006
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|23 Sep 2003
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1. Field of the Invention
The present invention relates to systems and methods for protecting vehicle occupants from injury. More specifically, the present invention relates to a side impact airbag with two chambers that can be inflated to different pressures.
2. Description of Related Art
The inclusion of inflatable safety restraint devices, or airbags, is now a legal requirement for many new vehicles. Airbags are typically installed in the steering wheel and in the dashboard on the passenger side of a car. In the event of an accident, an accelerometer within the vehicle measures the abnormal deceleration and triggers the expulsion of rapidly expanding gases from an inflator. The expanding gases fill the airbags, which immediately inflate in front of the driver and passenger to protect them from impact against the windshield.
Side impact airbags such as inflatable curtains and seat mounted airbags have also been developed in response to the need for protection from impacts in a lateral direction, or against the side of the vehicle. Other airbags such as knee bolsters and overhead airbags also operate to protect various part of the body from collision.
It has been discovered that various parts of the body require different levels of impact protection. For example, a seat mounted airbag may inflate beside an occupant of a vehicle seat to protect the pelvis and thorax of the occupant against lateral impact. The weight of the occupant may generally tend to slide with the pelvis; hence, it may be beneficial for the pelvic portion of the seat mounted airbag to inflate stiffly to provide comparatively firm protection. By contrast, the thorax is more sensitive and generally carries less mass, and thus should preferably be more softly cushioned during impact to avoid injury due to contact with the airbag. Such differing impact protection levels are reflected in new automotive safety tests, such as the IIHS test.
Unfortunately, many known airbags, including seat mounted side impact airbags, are only able to inflate to one comparatively uniform pressure level. Hence, a part of the occupant's body may be subject to impact protection that is either too rigid or too soft. Of the known airbag systems designed to provide multiple pressures within a single cushion, many have a number of inherent disadvantages.
More precisely, some such airbag systems have inflators that are somewhat difficult to install in the airbag cushion. Some known systems utilize inflators that are somewhat inflexible in their positioning in the cushion or in the vehicle, and thus cannot readily be used for different airbag configurations. Some such airbag systems use inflators in a manner that provides a strongly directional gas jetting force, thereby requiring strengthened inflator mounting hardware and/or additional safeguards to prevent unintentional deployment. Furthermore, some such airbag systems require the use of snorkels or other comparatively expensive hardware to distribute the gas within the cushion. Yet further, many such systems do not permit easy adaptation of the ratio of gas that flows into the various portions of the cushion, and are thus difficult to adapt for use in multiple vehicle configurations.
The apparatus of the present invention has been developed in response to the present state of the art, and in particular, in response to the problems and needs in the art that have not yet been fully solved by currently available airbag systems. Thus, it is an overall objective of the present invention to provide an airbag system and related methods that provide multiple inflation pressures and easy adaptability to different vehicle configurations with a minimum of manufacturing and installation cost.
To achieve the foregoing objective, and in accordance with the invention as embodied and broadly described herein in one embodiment, an airbag module is installed in a vehicle to protect at least one occupant of the vehicle from impact. The airbag module has a cushion designed to inflate, for example, to the side of the occupant by deploying from a folded position within the occupant's seat. The cushion is inflated by an inflation assembly that includes an inflator disposed within a housing within the cushion.
The cushion has a pelvic chamber and a thoracic chamber disposed generally above the pelvic chamber. The pelvic chamber inflates beside the pelvis of the occupant to protect the pelvis from lateral impact. Similarly, the thoracic chamber inflates beside the thorax of the occupant to protect the thorax from lateral impact.
The cushion may be made through lay-flat construction, and may thus have an outer seam where two pieces of fabric have been attached together. Additionally, the cushion has a divider that separates the cushion into the thoracic and pelvic chambers. The divider has an end with an insertion surface and a resting surface. The cushion also has an opening in communication with the thoracic chamber. The opening has holes and is designed to be closed against the remainder of the cushion by folding the cushion along a fold line between the opening and the thoracic chamber. The inflation assembly is installed in a mounting region of the cushion, which traverses the divider and is adjacent to the end of the divider.
The inflator has a first end, a second end, and an intermediate portion between the first and second ends. Additionally, the inflator has a plurality of outlet orifices disposed proximate the first end to release inflation gas when the inflator deploys. The first end, and hence the outlet orifices, may be oriented generally downward. The housing may also have a first end and a second end, with a curved wall extending between the first and second ends. The housing may have a generally tubular shape.
A first aperture is defined by the first end, and thus has a generally circular shape. A second aperture is formed in the curved wall, between the first and second ends. The second aperture has an inboard edge and an outboard edge longitudinally displaced from the inboard edge so that the interior of the housing is accessible from along the lateral direction. The housing also has first and second retention ridges disposed on either side of the second aperture. The retention ridges extend inward from the curved wall to grip the inflator such that the inflator remains concentric with the housing.
The housing also has first and second mounting features that serve to attach the inflation assembly to the cushion and to an interior feature of the vehicle, such as a seat, door, A, B, C, or D pillar, or some other portion of the car body. The following discussion assumes that the airbag module is attached to a vehicle seat.
Each of the mounting features may be a fastener with a head and a stud protruding from the head. The first fastener may be disposed near the second end, and may be inserted through a port in the housing. The head may be welded against an opening in the opposite wall of the housing such that the stud protrudes from the housing. The second fastener may be inserted through the second aperture and the head of the second fastener may be welded against an opening formed adjacent to the inboard edge of the second aperture.
The studs protrude from the housing toward the seat. The studs protrude through holes in the mounting region. The cushion is folded over the studs along the fold line, and the studs protrude through the first and second holes of the opening. The cushion is thus generally sealed, and the studs can be attached to the interior framework of the vehicle seat. The studs may be threaded or otherwise shaped for easy attachment.
In response to detection of a collision or an impending collision, an activation signal is transmitted to the inflator. In response, the inflator deploys to produce inflation gas, which exits the inflator through the outlet orifices. The inflation gas enters the housing and separates into first and second flows, which flow toward the first and second apertures, respectively.
The first flow moves directly toward the first aperture, and soon passes the first end of the inflator. The first flow is then able to flow through the entire inside diameter of the housing and exit the first aperture at a comparatively high flow rate. The second flow moves toward the second aperture and flows in the generally annular space between the inflator and the inside diameter of the housing. The second flow then exits the second aperture at a comparatively lower flow rate. The flow rate ratio between the first and second flows causes the pelvic chamber to inflate to a higher pressure than that of the thoracic chamber. Thus, the pelvic chamber is able to resist the comparatively higher momentum of the pelvis, and the thoracic chamber is able to more gently cushion the more sensitive thorax.
The airbag module may be easily assembled. The first and second fasteners may be installed through the port of the housing and the second aperture, respectively, and welded in place so that the studs protrude outward from the housing. The inflator may then be inserted into the housing through either end, such that the first and second retention ridges grip the inflator, thus forming the inflation assembly.
The cushion and the inflation assembly may be designed in such a manner that they can easily be assembled. More precisely, the insertion surface of the end of the divider may be disposed and angled such that the housing, in which the inflator is disposed, may be inserted along its axis into the opening of the cushion and between the insertion surface and the outer seam of the cushion. The housing may then be rotated into alignment with the mounting region so that the housing is sandwiched between the resting surface and the outer seam. The studs may then be inserted through the holes of the mounting region, and the cushion may be folded to close the opening. The cushion may then be installed in the vehicle seat.
The ratio of gases flowing into the pelvic and thoracic chambers may be easily altered by axially adjusting the position of the inflator within the housing. Readjustment of the inflator such that the outlet orifices are closer to the second aperture shortens the path through which the second flow must pass, and lengthens the path through which the first flow must pass. Thus, the flow rate of the second flow is increased and the flow rate of the first flow is decreased to increase the pressure of the thoracic chamber relative to that of the pelvic chamber. Similarly, readjustment of the inflator in the opposite direction increases the pressure of the pelvic chamber relative to that of the thoracic chamber. Thus, the inflation assembly may easily be adjusted to suit different cushions, occupants, or vehicles.
According to one alternative embodiment, the fasteners may be disposed at different positions with respect to the curved wall of the housing to suit different vehicle seat configurations. For example, the first fastener may be displaced further from the second end, and the second fastener may be disposed between the second aperture and the first end of the housing. The first and second holes formed in the cushion, proximate the opening, may be disposed in the same position, so that the inflation assembly is elevated to a higher position with respect to the cushion.
With such a configuration, the cushion may be mounted to the same location of the seat as in previous embodiments, but the inflation assembly is disposed higher in the seat, and thus the package that forms the airbag module is disposed higher within the seat. Repositioning of the fasteners with respect to the curved wall of the housing may also be used to change the location at which the fasteners are attached to the seat, if desired. Thus, multiple seat, vehicle, and cushion configurations can be further accommodated by the inflation assembly of the present invention.
Through the use of the airbag assembly and related methods of the present invention, cost savings may be obtained through the use of common inflation assembly parts for multiple different airbag systems. Additionally, two different inflation pressures may be provided within a single cushion without requiring expensive mounting or gas delivery hardware. As a result, the availability and effectiveness of vehicular airbag systems may be enhanced.
These and other objects, features, and advantages of the present invention will become more fully apparent from the following description and appended claims, or may be learned by the practice of the invention as set forth hereinafter.
In order that the manner in which the above-recited and other advantages and objects of the invention are obtained will be readily understood, a more particular description of the invention briefly described above will be rendered by reference to specific embodiments thereof which are illustrated in the appended drawings. Understanding that these drawings depict only typical embodiments of the invention and are not therefore to be considered to be limiting of its scope, the invention will be described and explained with additional specificity and detail through the use of the accompanying drawings in which:
The presently preferred embodiments of the present invention will be best understood by reference to the drawings, wherein like parts are designated by like numerals throughout. It will be readily understood that the components of the present invention, as generally described and illustrated in the figures herein, could be arranged and designed in a wide variety of different configurations. Thus, the following more detailed description of the embodiments of the apparatus, system, and method of the present invention, as represented in
The present invention utilizes principles of gas flow resistance to enable inflation gas to be effectively delivered to multiple chambers of a cushion to provide different inflation pressures. Furthermore, the present invention uses parts that can be assembled in multiple ways to facilitate adaptation of inflation hardware to multiple cushion and vehicle configurations. The manner in which these principles are utilized in the present invention will be shown and described in greater detail in the following discussion.
For this application, the phrases "connected to," "coupled to," and "in communication with" refer to any form of interaction between two or more entities, including mechanical, electrical, magnetic, electromagnetic, and thermal interaction. The phrase "attached to" refers to a form of mechanical coupling that restricts relative translation or rotation between the attached objects. The phrases "pivotally attached to" and "slidably attached to" refer to forms of mechanical coupling that permit relative rotation or relative translation, respectively, while restricting other relative motion.
The phrase "attached directly to" refers to a form of attachment by which the attached items are either in direct contact, or are only separated by a single fastener, adhesive, or other attachment mechanism. The term "abutting" refers to items that are in direct physical contact with each other, although the items may not be attached together. The terms "integrally formed" refer to a body that is manufactured unitarily, i.e., as a single piece, without requiring the assembly of multiple pieces. Multiple parts may be integrally formed with each other if they are formed from a single workpiece.
Referring to
The vehicle 12 has a longitudinal direction 13, a lateral direction 14, and a transverse direction 15. The vehicle 12 further has front seats 16 laterally displaced from first lateral surfaces 17, or front doors 17, as shown in the vehicle 12 of
One or more accelerometers 20 or other impact sensing devices detect sudden lateral acceleration (or deceleration) of the vehicle 12 and transmit electric signals via an electric line 21 to an electronic control unit 22, or ECU 22. The ECU 22 may control various aspects of the safety system of the vehicle 12. The ECU 22 generates a corresponding activation signal, which is transmitted via an electric line 23 to one or more inflation assemblies 24 that provide pressurized gas to inflate the cushions 11. As shown in
As shown, the inflation assemblies 24 are disposed within the front seats 16. In alternative embodiments, the inflation assemblies 24 may be installed in door panels, A pillars, B pillars, C pillars, or D pillars of the vehicle. The cushions 11 are compacted and stored within the front seats 16 until deployment occurs. The cushions 11 then deploy through deployment seams 27 formed in the seats 16. The deployment seams 27 may utilize break-away stitching or some other mechanism to enable the deployment seams 27 to open rapidly and release the cushions 11. As illustrated, each cushion 11 inflates forward, between an occupant 28 of one of the front seats 16 and the adjacent front door 17.
The inflators 25 of the embodiment depicted in
Optionally, the accelerometers 20 may be stowed within an engine compartment 30 or dashboard 32 of the vehicle 12. If the accelerometers 20 are remotely positioned, the electric line 21, 23 and/or other control wiring may run through the front seats 16 to the floor of the vehicle 12, and thence to any desirable location within the vehicle 12. Otherwise, each accelerometer 20 may be positioned near one of the inflation assemblies 24, as shown in
The airbag modules 10 shown in
Each cushion 11 may have a first chamber 40, or pelvic chamber 40, configured to cushion a pelvis 41 of the occupant 28. Each cushion 11 also has a second chamber 42, or thoracic chamber 42, positioned to cushion a thorax 43 of the occupant 28. The pelvic and thoracic chambers 40, 42 may be generally separated from each other to maintain a pressure differential during deployment of the airbag module 10. The pelvic chamber 40 may be inflated to a pressure somewhat higher than that of the thoracic chamber 42 because the pelvis 41 may be expected to carry more load in a collision, while the thorax 43 has less momentum and is more easily injured due to impact.
Airbag modules similar to the airbag modules 10 illustrated in
The airbag modules 10 may be adaptable to a variety of vehicle and/or seat configurations, protection schemes, and the like. The configuration of the airbag modules 10 will be described in greater detail in connection with
Referring to
A divider 62 may be formed in a manner that is relatively continuous with the outer seam 60 to separate the cushion 11 into the pelvic chamber 40 and the thoracic chamber 42. The divider 60 has an elongated portion 64 with an end 65 offset from the opposing portion of the outer seam 60. The end 65 may have a relatively carefully selected shape, with an insertion surface 66 and a resting surface 68, the function of which will be described subsequently.
The inflation assembly 24 may be generally sandwiched between the resting surface 68 and the opposing portion of the outer seam 60 so that gas flow between the chambers 40, 42 can only occur through the inflation assembly 24. The isolation of the chambers 40, 42 from each other is sufficient to maintain a significant pressure differential between chambers 40, 42 for at least about fifty milliseconds, which may be long enough to last the duration of the collision event. The inflator 25 and the housing 26 are relatively sized such that the generally annular space between the inflator 25 and the housing 26 provides a constricted path to inflation gas moving between the pelvic and thoracic chambers 40, 42. Hence, inflation gas flow between the chambers 40, 42 through the housing 26 is restricted to help maintain the pressure differential between the chambers 40, 42.
The cushion 11 also has an opening 70 in communication with the thoracic chamber 42. In alternative embodiments, the opening 70 may instead be disposed proximate the pelvic chamber 40. The opening facilitates insertion of the inflation assembly 24 into the cushion 11. The opening 70 will ultimately be folded against the remainder of the cushion along a fold line 72 to close the opening 70. A first hole 74 and a second hole 76 are formed in the cushion 11, within the opening 70 to facilitate closure of the opening 70 and attachment of the airbag module 10 to the corresponding seat 16 in a manner that will be described subsequently.
A mounting region 78 extends generally along the transverse direction 15 and passes between the end 65 of the divider 62 and the adjacent portion of the outer seam 60 of the cushion 11. The mounting region 78 thus traverses the divider 62 so that part of the mounting region 78 is within the thoracic chamber 42, and part is within the pelvic chamber 40. The inflation assembly 24 is disposed in the mounting region 78. In alternative embodiments, the inflation assembly 24 may be disposed partially within the cushion 11 or entirely outside the cushion 11, and gas guides or other hardware may be used to convey inflation gas into the chambers 40, 42. The cushion 11 may be reconfigured to facilitate such alternative positioning of the inflation assembly 24.
As shown, the inflator 25 has a first end 80 and a second 82, which may be positioned toward the pelvic and thoracic chambers 40, 42, respectively. An intermediate portion 84 extends between the first and second ends 80, 82. A plurality of outlet orifices 86 are disposed proximate the first end 80. The outlet orifices 86 are arrayed about the circumference of the inflator 25 so that gases flow radially out of the outlet orifices 86 during deployment to provide substantially thrust neutral operation. Thus, the inflator 25 need not be restrained in a manner that must significantly compensate for deployment thrust.
The housing 26 also has a first end 90 and a second end 92, which are disposed toward the pelvic and thoracic chambers 40, 42, respectively. The housing 26 may be generally tubular in shape, but in alternative embodiments, may have any cross sectional shape including curved and flat-sided shapes. The inflator 25 is disposed within the housing 26. In the embodiment of
The housing 26 also has a curved wall 94 extending between the first and second ends 90, 92. A first aperture 96 and a second aperture 98 are formed in the housing 26 to permit inflation gas to flow into the pelvic and thoracic chambers 40, 42, respectively. The first aperture 96 is defined by the first end 90 of the housing 26, and thus has a shape equivalent to the cross sectional shape of the interior of the first end 90, e.g., a circular shape. The second aperture 98 is formed in the curved wall 94 at a relatively central location of the housing 26.
The second aperture 98 has an inboard edge 100, which will be disposed toward the corresponding seat 16. The second aperture 98 also has an outboard edge 102. As shown, the inboard and outboard edges 100, 102 are longitudinally displaced from each other so that the interior surface of the housing 26 is accessible through the second aperture 98 along the lateral direction 14.
The housing 26 has a first retention ridge 104 and a second retention ridge 106 disposed on either side of the housing 26. Each of the retention ridges 104 may be formed by crimping two or more opposing, arcuate portions of the curved wall 94 inward. The retention ridges 104 may not extend full circle around the interior of the curved wall 94 because such a configuration may unduly block gas flow in the transverse direction 15 within the housing 26.
The housing 26 may be attached to the seat 16 via a first mounting feature 110 and a second mounting feature 112. The first and second mounting features 110, 112 may be first and second fasteners 110, 112, respectively. Each of the fasteners 110, 112 includes a head 114 and a stud 116 extending form the head 114. The stud 116 of each of the fasteners 110, 112 may be threaded or otherwise shaped to facilitate attachment to the seat 16.
The first fastener 110 may be disposed proximate the second end 92 of the housing 26. The first fastener 110 may be inserted through a port 118 formed in the outboard side of the housing 26 (e.g., the side closest to the viewing point of
The second fastener 112 may be disposed adjacent to the inboard edge 100 of the second aperture 98. The second fastener 112 may be inserted through the second aperture 98 due to the position of the outboard edge 102, which is longitudinally offset from the inboard edge 100. The stud 116 of the second fastener 112 then passes through a hole (not shown) adjacent to the inboard edge 100 such that the stud 116 extends from the curved wall 94 toward the seat 16. The head 114 is welded or otherwise attached to the inside surface of the curved wall 94 proximate the hole to keep the second fastener 112 in place.
When a collision is detected, an activation signal is transmitted to the inflator 25 via the electric line 23 (not shown in
The second flow 122 moves toward the second aperture 98 within the generally annular space between the inflator 25 and the curved wall 94 of the housing 26. The generally annular space provides a more restricted flow path due to comparatively tight spacing between the curved wall 94 and the inflator 25. The second flow 122 then exits the housing 26 via the second aperture 98 to reach the thoracic chamber 42. The second flow 122 thus enters the thoracic chamber 42 at a comparatively low flow rate. The flow rate ratio between the first and second flows 120, 122 causes the pelvic chamber 40 to inflate to a pressure higher than that of the thoracic chamber 42. The flow rate of the first flow 120 need not necessarily be higher than that of the second flow 122 because the relative volumes of the pelvic and thoracic chambers 40, 42 must also be taken into account in determining the relative inflation pressures.
If desired, the second end 92 of the housing 26 may be open like the first end 90. Thus, a residual flow of inflation gas (not shown) may exit the housing 26 to enter the thoracic chamber 42 via the second end 92 or the port 118. In addition, the housing 26 may have other openings or slots (not shown), if desired. As the first and second flows 120, 122 move along the curved wall 94 of the housing 26, the housing 26 absorbs heat from the inflation gas to cool the first and second flows 120, 122, thereby reducing the probability of thermal damage to the cushion 11.
Referring to
The housing 26 may be manufactured by, first, cutting a piece of steel tubing to length and punching or otherwise forming the second aperture 98, the port 118, and the holes (not shown) from which the studs 116 protrude from the housing 26, in the piece of steel tubing. The retention ridges 104, 106 may be formed in the curved wall 94 through the use of a crimping operation or the like. The first and second fasteners 110, 112 may then be positioned and fixed in place, as described previously.
When the housing 26 has been formed, the inflator 25 may be inserted into the housing 26 through the first end 90 or the second end 92 of the housing 26. The inflator 25 need not be configured as shown, and may be any of several known models currently available on the market. In alternative embodiments, different inflator types may be used, including the much shorter inflators typically used for driver's side airbag modules. The inflator 25 may be coupled to the electric line 23 before or after insertion of the inflator 25 into the housing 26. The inflation assembly 24 is then ready for installation in the cushion 11.
The end 65 of the divider 62 is contoured to facilitate insertion of the inflation assembly 24 into the cushion 11. More precisely, the insertion surface 66 of the end 65 is angled and disposed such that the housing 26 is able to be inserted into the opening 70 and into the space between the end 65 and the opposing portion of the outer edge 60 along a substantially straight path. An arrow 130 represents the direction along which the inflation assembly 24 is inserted into the cushion 11.
Thus, an installer need not insert the inflation assembly 24 into the cushion 11 and then blindly attempt to slide the inflation assembly 24 into place. Rather, after the inflation assembly 24 has been inserted into the cushion 24, the installer rotates the inflation assembly 24 along the direction indicated by the arrow 132 until the inflation assembly 24 is positioned as shown in
After the studs 116 have been inserted through the first and second holes 134, 136, the cushion 11 is folded along the fold line 72 to align the first and second holes 74, 76 of the opening 70 with the first and second holes 134, 136 of the mounting region 78. The studs 116 of the first and second fasteners 110, 112 are inserted through the first and second holes 74, 76, respectively, to close the opening 70.
The cushion 11 may then be folded around the inflation assembly 24, either manually or through the use of automated equipment. A cloth wrapper, plastic clam shell, or the like (not shown) may be wrapped or otherwise installed around the airbag module 10 to keep the cushion 11 folded until deployment. Such a wrapper may also be attached to the studs 116 of the fasteners 110, 112, and may be designed to rupture during deployment to permit the cushion 11 to unfold. The packaged airbag module 10 may then be installed in the seat 16 of the vehicle 12.
The inflation assembly 24 may be adapted in a number of ways to suit different cushion or vehicle configurations. Furthermore, the inflation assembly 24 may be easily adapted to vary the pressure of the pelvic chamber 40 relative to that of the thoracic chamber 42.
Referring to
Consequently, a first flow 140 of inflation gas exiting the housing 26 now has a longer exit path than that of the first flow 120 of
Such flow rate adjustment, or "tuning," facilitates adaptation of the airbag module 10 to multiple cushions and vehicles. For example, if a cushion with a larger pelvic chamber is to be used, the flow to that chamber may be increased relative to the flow to the corresponding thoracic chamber to ensure that the desired pressure differential is obtained. Different seats, vehicle sizes, and the like may also make such tuning desirable.
Referring to
As shown, the airbag module 210 has a cushion 11 like that of the previous embodiment. An inflation assembly 224 is disposed within the cushion 210.
The inflation assembly 224 has an inflator 25 like that of the previous embodiment and a housing 226, which may have a configuration somewhat different from that of the housing 26. More precisely, the housing 226 has a first end 290, a second end 292, and a curved wall 294 extending between the first and second ends 290, 292. A first aperture 96 is disposed at the first end 290 and a second aperture 98 is formed in the curved wall 294 between the first and second ends 290, 292. The first and second apertures 96, 98 are configured in a manner similar to those of the previous embodiment. The housing 226 also has first and second retention ridges 104, 106 like those of the previous embodiment.
Additionally, the housing 226 has a first mounting feature 110 and a second mounting feature 112. The mounting features 110, 112 may be fasteners like those of the previous embodiment. However, they are disposed at different locations with respect to the remainder of the housing 226 than in the previous embodiment. More precisely, the first fastener 110 is displaced somewhat from the second end 292 of the housing 226, and the second fastener 112 is also displaced from the second aperture 98 toward the first end 290.
However, the first and second holes 74, 76 of the opening 70 are positioned as in the previous embodiment. Hence, the fasteners 110, 112 have the same position with respect to the cushion 11, but the inflation assembly 224 as a whole has been repositioned in the transverse direction 15 with respect to the cushion 11. The inflator 25 is disposed in the same position within the housing 226 as in
A first flow 320 of inflation gas enters the pelvic chamber 40 and a second flow 322 of inflation gas enters the thoracic chamber 42. The first and second flows 320, 322 may be generally equivalent in flow rate to the first and second flows 120, 122, respectively, of
As a result of the new position of the fasteners 110, 112, the inflation assembly 224 may be mounted at a higher position in the seat 16. Furthermore, since the cushion 11 is generally folded around the inflation assembly 224, the entire airbag module 210 is disposed at a higher position in the seat 16, without moving the attachment locations of the fasteners 110, 112 within the seat. Alternatively, the attachment locations of the fasteners 110, 112 may be moved downward in the seat 16 and the position of the airbag module 210 within the seat 16 may be the same as in the previous embodiment.
In alternative embodiments, the positions of the fasteners 110, 112 with respect to the cushion 11 may alternatively or additionally be changed. In such a case, the inflation assembly 226 may or may not be repositioned with respect to the cushion 11, as determined by the space available for the airbag module 210 within the seat 16. Such configurations may permit further adaptation of an airbag module for alternative cushion or vehicle configurations.
The present invention may be embodied in other specific forms without departing from its structures, methods, or other essential characteristics as broadly described herein and claimed hereinafter. The described embodiments are to be considered in all respects only as illustrative, and not restrictive. The scope of the invention is, therefore, indicated by the appended claims, rather than by the foregoing description. All changes that come within the meaning and range of equivalency of the claims are to be embraced within their scope.
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Forever remembered by the majority of the public as one of the famous "Three Tenors," Plácido Domingo performed in more than 140 roles (and 3,600 performances) throughout his legendary, award-winning career. Born José Plácido Domingo Embil January 21, 1941, his parents (Plácido Domingo, Sr. and Pepita Embil) were both accomplished singers themselves as performers of zarzuela, the Spanish form of operetta. As a child, he even appeared along side them in small roles. At only 14 years of age (after learning the basics of musical theatre) Domingo studied briefly at the Mexican National Conservatory. However, after marrying at age 16 and fathering a son with Ana Maria Guerra Cue, he left t... Continue Bio >>
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William Alwyn Festival 2015
The Festival runs on 7th October to 10th October 2015.
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Welcome to the fifth William Alwyn Festival, where as in previous years, the focus remains on exploring the diverse musical legacy of British composer William Alwyn. This year Alwyn will be represented by two major orchestral works, Concerti Grossi Nos. 1 & 2, a song cycle, A Leave-Taking, Three Winter Poems for string quartet, Sonata Impromptu for violin and viola, Sonata alla Toccata for piano solo, Ballade and Sonatina No. 2 for viola and piano, and String Quartets Nos. 12 & 13 which date from Alwyn's formative years as a composer. Also, you will be able to hear Alwyn's skill as a writer of short descriptive piano pieces, which were selected by the Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music for their examination syllabus. Alongside these works will be music from the standard repertoire plus music from contemporary composers, several with a Suffolk connection that include Gordon Crosse, Christopher Wright, Symon Clarke, Nathan Williamson, Elis Pehkonen, David Matthews, Joseph Phibbs, Christopher Brown, Sir John Manduell, Jane Wells, James Francis Brown,
Robin Walker and David Ellis. Music by composers from earlier in the 20th century includes Vaughan Williams, Frank Bridge, Alan Rawsthorne, E J Moeran, Rebecca Clarke, Alexander Scriabin, Miklós Rózsa and Benjamin Britten. To mark the 150th anniversary of the birth of Jean Sibelius we are featuring a seldom heard work for piano solo, The Trees Op. 75. Also, marking the centenary of the birth of Humphrey Searle, you will have the opportunity to hear an early work for piano solo entitled Vigil Op. 3.
In addition to his music for the concert hall Alwyn was a highly respected and successful film composer of some two hundred scores, which includes music for both documentaries and feature films. This year at our film matinée at the Electric Picture Palace in Southwold you will be able to see the swashbuckler, The Crimson Pirate made in 1952 starring Burt Lancaster, Nick Cravat, and Eva Bartok accompanied by Alwyn's romantically rousing score. Before this there will be a rare screening of a short whimsical mystery feature entitled The Stranger Left No Card also made in 1952 starring Alan Badel with a music score arranged by Doreen Carwithen.
We extend a very warm welcome to our critically acclaimed artists appearing this year who are as follows: Sarah-Jane Bradley, Cavaleri String Quartet, James Gilchrist, Clare Hammond, John Lenehan, Prometheus Orchestra (under the direction of Edmond Fivet – CBE), Retorica (Harriet Mackenzie and Philippa Mo), Anna Tilbrook, John Turner, Graham Walker and Nathan Williamson.
On sale throughout the festival will be CD's of Alwyn's music along with three major books about the composer. Also on sale are cards and drawings depicting musicians by local Suffolk artist Julie Carpenter who is the festivals Artist in Residence. Additionally there will be a display featuring Ron Fuller's unique automata. So do please make time to have a look at this display and the sales table at each venue for a CD or book which may have escaped your notice.
I feel sure that you will enjoy the wide variety of works and events presented at this year's festival and hopefully this will encourage you further to investigate the music of William Alwyn.


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:3 I use to draw the Power Puff Girls a lot when I was younger.(a teen) XD lol...I'm surprised how good this pick came out. It's not the best, but it sure is kinda cute! ^3^
So... here is my little team drawn in ppg style I had a tooooooooooooooooooooooooon of fun drawing this.. D'awww I really hope you guys like this lil' doodle!
So... here is my little team drawn in ppg style I had a tooooooooooooooooooooooooon of fun drawing this.. D'awww I really hope you guys like this lil' doodle!
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Awe Littlest sis!! I am so very glad this pick made u smile!! :3 how r u deary?
Awee I love your cute art toooo!!
Awee I love your cute art toooo!!
aww i like the red lion !!
This is very cute! Hehe, your characters look nice in PPG style.
now draw team guardian in this style!! >:U
Team who now...NO serioulsy I wasnt trying to be cute..... *whipsers* PPSsT...SARA...WHO ARE THEY AGAIN? I AM NOT JOKING..I FORGET WHO THEY ARE!!
Awwwwww they are sooooooo cute XD
Nawhh!! >U< I remember starting out with PPGs when i was little too!! *O* lol~~ That and pokemon~ It's awesome we have something in common like that prima~! >U< hehe they are sooooo cute in this form BI You got it down like forrealz ouo <333 hehe Great job on it~! I gotta say i love Velvet and Freaky here >U< <33 hehe~~
Really prima REALLY!? waaatt watt? I didnt know you started with ppgs too! That is pretty awesome we have that in common! :3 aww Pokemon. I had some great times drawing them too!! EEVEE!! <33 thank you hun I just thought..hmm..wonder how they would look. haha XD oh emm gee You shud sooooooooooooo draw Psy and Scooter as ppg one day too! TwT awwwwwwwwwwww sooooooo cute jus thinkin about it! <33
This is awesome!!
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dawwwww this looks so squeeably adorable Nicole!!!
there all so cute ._. must. try. not. to. hug. e_O OH I CANT TAKE IT! (Hugs freaky) i love bunnys and bunny ears and your just so cute.. XD
er mer gerd they look cuute X3333
Marilyn: must...hug..freaky ..cutie >.
Marilyn: must...hug..freaky ..cutie >.
Dash: Over! Over, please! Give... give them the 10.000 rings prize!
PPG may be a weird style, but you made it cute and funny.
PPG may be a weird style, but you made it cute and funny.
I used to love watching that show
hahaha aww this is so cute X3
freaky- blossom?
No he's buttercup teehee I just put him in the middle lol
lol well i thought chance was. and freaky was blossom because the ears could be like the bow? xD
This is amazing! I love the idea of this owo
great job on this! as always
great job on this! as always


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