Checking the force exerted on the deployment mechanism of an airbag

Checking the force exerted on the deployment mechanism of an airbag

Like the seat belt, the airbag is one of the passive safety systems in a motor vehicle. It slows down the forward movement of the vehicle occupant and protects the head and upper body from a collision with the vehicle interior. There is a control unit so that the airbag only inflates in the event of an accident, starting at an impact speed of 25 km/h. This is located in the car's dashboard and is responsible for processing all signals transmitted by the airbag sensors. This is about forces that act on the vehicle and trigger the airbag. These forces can be checked with a force measuring device. The proper functioning of the airbag, ie the airbag only opens when a certain force is applied, is important for the safety of the vehicle occupants.

An airbag is about measuring the forces that act on the vehicle in the event of an impact and trigger the airbag. Setting the correct force is relevant for the safety of the vehicle occupants.