Driver's Side Air Bag Deployed in Chrysler Motors Automobile, 1990

Summary

Airbags first appeared in automobiles in the mid-1970s, and they became widespread in the 1990s. In a crash, a gas propellent quickly inflates a nylon bag that cushions and restrains a person during impact. Airbags are "passive" restraints because, unlike seat belts that must be fastened, they require no effort from vehicle occupants in order to work.

Airbags first appeared in automobiles in the mid-1970s, and they became widespread in the 1990s. In a crash, a gas propellent quickly inflates a nylon bag that cushions and restrains a person during impact. Airbags are "passive" restraints because, unlike seat belts that must be fastened, they require no effort from vehicle occupants in order to work.

Artifact

Photographic print

Date Made

1990

Subject Date

1990

 On Exhibit

By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center

Object ID

96.0.5.2.1

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Paper (Fiber product)

Technique

Gelatin silver process

Color

Black-and-white (Colors)

Dimensions

Height: 8 in

Width: 9.875 in

Inscriptions

at bottom under image: Every Chrysler Motors Automobile built in the United States in the 1990 model year will be equipped with a driver's side air / bag. / This illustration shows the air bag deployed after simulated crash. The air bag is a supplement to the three-point shoulder and lap / safety belt. The air bag fills within 1/20th of a second after a front collision. / Chrysler Brand and Product Communications / (23789-S)

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