What Does an In-Car Airbag Look Like?
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An in-car airbag resembles a balloon-like bag. The introduction and function of the airbag are as follows: Introduction to Airbags: Car airbags are designed to deploy within a very short time after a collision occurs. The ECU sends an ignition command, the gas generator detonates to release gas, and the airbag inflates, breaking through the cover to form a cushion. This prevents the forward-moving occupants from hitting the steering wheel, dashboard, or other car components. Function of Airbags: When deployed, the airbag forms a cushion (similar to an inflated balloon), which absorbs a significant portion of the forward momentum and energy generated by the collision, thereby providing protection.
I remember first learning about airbags when watching a car repair, and the mechanic opened the steering wheel. Under normal conditions, it's just a flat or slightly raised plastic cover, integrated with the interior, and you can't tell what it is. Folded up, it looks like a compressed cloth bag, hidden deep inside. In a crash, it instantly inflates into a large, round or pillow-shaped airbag, softly cushioning the impact. My husband's driving experience says airbags are positioned in various places, such as the center of the steering wheel, the passenger-side dashboard, and the sides of seats, covering the head and chest. They're made of special nylon fiber, durable but inconspicuous in daily use. Modern car airbags are designed even larger now, with added knee protection—they can save lives. My sister's airbag deployed in a crash, cushioning her injuries. But it's important not to hang anything in front that could obstruct deployment.
