US 2026/0208545 A1 · Automatic Vehicle Buoyancy System

Abstract

An automatic vehicle buoyancy system is provided. The system is comprised of an integrated flotation mechanism for preventing the complete submersion of vehicles during water ingress events. The system comprises a plurality of buoyancy modules configured to be integrated into various locations on a vehicle. Each buoyancy module comprises one or more inflatable airbags contained within a housing, at least one high-pressure gas cylinder for inflation, and conduits that channel inflation media from the gas source to the airbags. The system further comprises one or more submersion sensors capable of detecting hydrostatic pressure or other water ingress indicators, which are electronically connected to solenoid valves that control the release of compressed gas into the airbags. Upon detecting submersion, the system initiates automatic inflation of the airbags, causing the housing to open via integrated exit structures, thereby enabling rapid airbag deployment.

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Dependent claims

An automatic vehicle buoyancy system comprising:

a buoyancy module positioned on a vehicle, wherein the buoyancy module is comprised of an inflatable airbag stored within a housing, a gas cylinder containing an inflation media, and a conduit connecting the gas cylinder to the airbag;
a sensor configured to detect a submersion condition of the vehicle;
and
a solenoid valve configured to release the inflation media from the gas cylinder into the airbag in response to a signal from the sensor, wherein inflation of the airbag deploys the airbag from the housing to provide buoyancy to the vehicle.

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Automatic Vehicle Buoyancy System

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