In 1994, we proposed the results of our research to Toyooka Bag Competition ; This was before the big earthquake that hit Kobe. This paper reports on our experimental study for an emergency product done in autumn 1993. The basic idea is to propose a daily emergency survival tool to be used in the eventuality of an earthquake. This includes the function of a handbag. The product consists of a flexible sheet made of tubes and its shape is able to be modified by folding, therefore you can carry it everywhere anytime. When tubes are inflated, the sheet becomes a helmet and remains in this form. To demonstrate the principle of the mechanism of transformation, the material, and the design, we propose one basic illustration as an example of the system, the features defined through this study allow an evolutive line of handbags that women want to own.

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This radio was designed to be used under times of an emergency evacuation and does not require a battery to operate. There is no need to worry about getting cut off in the middle of a radio reception. It is set to one channel to guarentee expediancy. By pulling wire of the radio, power is provided by a generater and recharged in a double electric condenser. A small built-in water proof speaker gives out a clear sound. Designed to be used under various circumstances, it is made to be both highly water and fire proof. It can float in water and still keep its electric circuits dry. With the whistle on the tip of the radio, the user can send off signals to let others know where they are. On the surface of the radio SOS in Morse code is embossed to assist the user under extreme panic when sending off the code with the whistle. There is space inside the radio to store a personal ID tag with the owners name, address and bloodtype. It is light enough to be worn around the neck. When it becomes unusable for any reason, it can be deposed with minimal waste.

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