Thursday, July 12, 2018

The Germany student’s invented ‘Mobile Phone Airbag’, Now about it

A German engineering student has invented ‘Mobile Airbag’ case design, which is automatically deployed when the phone is dropped. We already have many case options in the market, which can protect mobile devices from damage, such as cracks, scraps, water damage, etc.

But generally, they come in price other than adding more bulk to the handsets which we have to take in our pocket. But a solution called Eddy (active dumping) phone case, which is registered for patent, can detect that your handset is in free fall. After this, it releases springs to shake the surface, reducing the effect.

Phillip Franzell, a 25 year old student from Ellen University of Germany, threw his jacket on a barnist and thought after breaking his smartphone. The effect made the reason for breaking electronics inside the handset. Then Frazel started looking for a system to stop the collapsed phone. He wanted a case that is rather small and advanced rather than big and heavy. After a four-year leaning, he invented a case which comes with the sensor that can detect when the phone is free.

The sensors present in the ‘Mobile Airbag’ case signal to release four springs, which bounce while hitting the phone, which is more likely to avoid scraps and cracks. In this case the dumpers are pushed into ‘airbags’ position with metal springs, and they essentially help in absorbing the effects of the fall. Once deployed, the dumpers can be pushed back into the case, which means that you can use it again.

Specifically, ‘Mobile Airbag’ or Eddie Case is not yet available for purchase. However, Frazell has acquired a patent and has also received an award for his invention from the German invention of Mechanics. A video posted by public broadcaster Sudestrandfunk, in which Franzel shows how inventiveness works.

According to the video, Eddie’s hair adds minimal weight to the phone while providing significant protection against drop shock. Frazel Kickstarter is planning to commercialize the case beginning with a crowdfunding campaign. Franzel also won the Mechatronics Award 2018 for his work by the German Society for Mechatronics.

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