Who invented AC helmet in India?

Who invented AC helmet in India?

PK Sundar Rajan is the founder and CEO at BluArmor, a company that works towards creating cooling solutions for commuters. To this end, he created an accessory, which when added to the helmet, would cool it. His invention was featured on HistoryTV18’s ‘OMG! Yeh Mera India’ earlier this week.

Who invented first AC helmet?

American inventor and avid rider Steve Feher has launched the world’s first air-conditioned helmet that is claimed to decrease temperatures by 10-15º Fahrenheit (6-8ºC). The ACH-1 helmet is so far only available in the USA for $US599 (about $A820).

Who is PK Sundar Rajan?

PK was part of the founding team and Business Unit head of the IP business at Cosmic Circuits, a Bangalore-based semiconductor IP company that was acquired by Cadence Design Systems in 2013. He has a B. Tech in Electrical Engineering from IIT Madras and an M. S. and Ph. D.

How does AC helmet work?

The pipes and wiring inside the helmet are attached to an external device that draws 12 volts of current from the bike battery, once attached. This ‘air-conditioner’ works on solid state cooling, that is, unlike in conventional coolers, it doesn’t have a compressor and does not require any water.

Who is the best helmet in the world?

Some of the safest helmets, along with their ratings, are as follows.

• Arai Signet-X: 5/5 SHARP.
• Shoei RF-SR: 5/5 SHARP.
• HJC C70: 5/5 SHARP.
• AGV Pista GP-R: 5/5 SHARP.
• Shark Race-R Pro: 5/5 SHARP.

How do motorcycles stay cool?

10 Tips to Stay Cool on Hot Motorcycle Rides

1. Stay Hydrated.
2. Avoid Alcohol and Caffeine.
3. Wear Full-Coverage Riding Apparel.
4. Wear an Evaporative Cooling Vest.
5. Wear an Evaporative Cooling Neck Wrap.
6. Avoid Riding During the Hottest Part of the Day.
7. Take Frequent Rest Breaks.
8. Use Common Sense.

How do I keep my motorcycle helmet cool?

Motorcycle helmet

1. Open those vents. Those vents are there for moments like this and while they don’t look like much, they concentrate air flow around you and can make a huge different on a hot day.
2. Get yourself some vented riding kit.
3. Wear your black gear.

Who invented helmet for bike?

It was first in 1914, that a British physician Dr. Eric Gardner commissioned a shellacked canvas to protect a rider’s head. This is how the first helmet was born.

Is Vega helmet safe?

Vega Crux DX Full Face Helmet These full-face helmets are ISI-approved and are highly popular amongst Indian riders for their flip-up alternative, leather finish touch, and off-road looks.

Is the Feher ach-1 the world’s first air-conditioned helmet?

A cool head is not only a comfort feature but a safety feature. There have been other air-conditioned helmets, but they are bulky and only used in the military. So, to be absolutely accurate, the Feher ACH-1 is “the world’s first self-contained air-conditioned motorcycle helmet available to the public”.

What was the first helmet made out of?

Who invented the helmet and what is it made of? Jun 5, 2010, 23:56 IST The oldest known use of helmets was by Assyrian soldiers in 900 BC. They wore thick leather or bronze helmets to protect the head from blunt objects, sword blows and arrows in combat.

How much does the ach-1 helmet cost?

The ACH-1 helmet is so far only available in the USA for $US599 (about $A820). However, it is also ECE approved so it will soon be available in other markets. “We are working on channel partners in other countries as I type,” a company spokesperson replied to our email inquiry.

How does the AC unit on a fibreglass helmet work?

While the AC unit at the back of the fibreglass helmet is a bit bulky, the helmet still only weighs 1.4kg. That’s because there is no heavy battery inside. Instead, there is a plug which you attach to a cable that runs to your bike’s battery. It has a quick disconnect cord with a switch to turn the AC unit on and off.