SAFETY MECHANISMS IN AUTO

SAFETY MECHANISMS IN AUTO

Introduction:

Henry Ford revolutionized the world in the 1920s by using an assembly line technique to produce cars that everyone could afford. His "Model T" prototype spawned a new era in which personal freedom and independence was expressed through the ownership and usage of an automobile. The Model T was simple in design and function by today's standards; it did not accelerate nor brake quickly and did not handle very well. In fact, it had a permanent convertible-style top that offered no shelter from weather, and it did not have safety belts or other constraining devices. Shortly after its creation, Ford stated, "There is no need for further development in motorcars, for I have perfected the modern automobile." Little did Ford realize that he had pioneered a machine that would undergo decades of technological safety revisions.

Years after the Model T was assembled, the seat belt was implemented in some cars as the only form of passive restraint. People were reluctant to use the belts at first, claiming that they were uncomfortable and restricted movement in the car. However, statistics have proven that seat belts are responsible for saving lives in automobile accidents that would have otherwise been lost. Most regions in the United States and many other countries now enforce mandatory safety belt laws.

Although airbags have never replaced seatbelts, they were designed to provide maximum safety when used in combination with seatbelts. It is important that they be used at the same time as safety belts because most airbags only work in front end collisions faster than 10 miles per hour. Regardless, airbag technology is currently undergoing innovative revisions and improvements at a phenomenal rate, while seatbelt design has remained stable throughout the years. This article will explore the historical development of airbags, explain the engineering behind the airbag's deployment technology, safety concerns and the future of airbags.


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