What is an airbag device?

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Julia
07/29/25 9:10am
An airbag system is a passive safety (see vehicle safety performance) protection system that, when used in conjunction with seat belts, provides effective collision protection for occupants. In the event of a car collision, airbags can reduce head injuries by 25% and facial injuries by approximately 80%. The installation locations and components of an airbag are as follows: 1. Components of an airbag: mainly consists of airbag sensors, collision airbags, and electronic control devices. 2. Installation positions of airbags: (1) The driver-side collision airbag is installed in the steering wheel, while the passenger-side collision airbag is generally installed on the dashboard. (2) Airbag sensors are installed on the left, right, and center of the cabin partition. (3) The central airbag sensor and the airbag system are installed together with the electronic control device.
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