Caution: the airbag!

The Main objective of airbags – in the most rapid time to slow down human movement and prevent it from hitting parts of the machine. Despite the fact that its action seems simple, engineers working on improving and at the present time. The airbag has a number of conditions. Without compliance, in case of an accident, it will not only save your life and health, but on the contrary may worsen the situation.

Let us Consider in detail how the airbag works

The Principle of operation is based on three components: the cushion is composed of nylon fabric, neatly packaged in the steering wheel, dashboard, door and seat; a sensor that sends a signal to trigger; the system fills it with gas. Having received a signal about collision sensor activates a system that mixes potassium nitrate and sodium azide. The resulting gas explosion fills the air bag. Just a moment they are maximally inflated, then deflate immediately so that the passenger could move. In addition, often have to meet the cars with a system like an airbag for the pedestrian. It is under the hood, between it and the front windshield. In a collision with a pedestrian, this system significantly reduces the risk of serious injury.

Danger

Despite the fact that the goal of the system to protect human life, it can be fraught and a lot of dangers. Often we are to blame for the fact that the airbag deployed as it should be. The rate at which its output reaches up to 300 kilometers per hour. The aim of the engineers now began its decline, but we must try not to lose the effectiveness of the cushion. The seat belt at the time of its release slows the movement of the body in a collision. In this case, the airbag softens the blow, minimally reducing the risk of injury, life-threatening. But if you don't exceed the speed normal. Need to know what car manufacturers are developing the security system, test it at a speed of approximately 60 miles per hour in compliance with all requirements. Of course, when driving 160 km/h hope the pillows better not. If you ignore the belt, then triggered the system “shoot” in you with great force, and the likely consequences of such a strike would be disastrous. Don't try to outsmart the system, hooking the strap behind him or sticking of the plugs in the locks. You are playing with fire, and stake your health and life. Now, some vehicles are equipped with sensors that disable the airbag if the seat belt is not fastened. But in this case, the chance of success to get out of an accident is minimal.

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Contingencies

Sometimes it happens so that the airbag is triggered in situations where it is not necessary. For example, if at high speeds the car gets a wheel in a deep hole. Or on the hood drops something heavy. And even when you “jump” through the rails, it may be disclosed. There are also absolutely opposite situations when the airbag didn't work. Most often it is either a manufacturing defect or technical fault of the system. Very attentively it is necessary to refer to the machines that have already been in an accident. You are not immune from running into a car in which known as it was re-Packed pillow. Anyway, guarantee that it is in place, nobody will give you.