Automatic Earthquake Refuge Bed
Organization: SRM Institute of Science & Technology, India
Timeline: Jan 2024 – Jun 2024
Overview
Designed a foldable, automated refuge bed that provides immediate shelter during seismic activity.
The system combines mechanical design, sensor-based detection, and emergency alert integration to offer an affordable safety solution for earthquake-prone regions.
My Role
Conceptualized and led the entire product design from idea to prototype.
Designed the foldable mechanical structure in SolidWorks, integrating actuators and sensor mounts.
Implemented a three-stage seismic verification algorithm using vibration and accelerometer inputs to ensure activation only under verified critical levels.
Integrated GPS communication modules to send automatic distress alerts and enable precise shelter tracking under debris.
Included oxygen and supply compartments for post-event survival and developed manual override systems for occupant safety.
Results & Impact
Automatic activation achieved within 3.2 seconds of confirmed seismic trigger.
Patent filed under Indian Patent Office (2024).
Proposed as a low-cost disaster-response solution suitable for residential deployment.
Recognized for its integrated approach combining mechanical design, sensing, and communication systems.
Normal Bed Design (with Mattress)
Earthquake Refuge Bed Design (with inside compartments)
Folding mechanism - sheds folds from sides to create a shelter
Closed shelter Bed during severe seismic events