Driver's Side Air Bag Deployed in Chrysler Motors Automobile, 1990
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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
Keywords
Collection Title
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)