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Evolution of Airbag Components and Materials
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In an era when automotive safety sells and competition among safety component suppliers is fierce, the inflatable supplemental restraint or airbag system is undergoing a continual evolution in terms of its design, materials, and mechanisms.
The purpose of this paper is to trace the evolution of the airbag itself - both materials and design - in terms of longevity, comfort, effectiveness for high- and low-percentile occupants, and design freedom. The latest developments in new generation airbags will be discussed and speculations on future trends will also be offered.
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Crouch, E., "Evolution of Airbag Components and Materials," SAE Technical Paper 932912, 1993, https://doi.org/10.4271/932912.Also In
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