Development of side impact air bag system for head chest protection

Igarashi, Takayuki; Ehama, Mitsuo; Sunabashiri, Yukisada

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Abstract

Most of the Side Impact Air Bag systems in the current market are designed to protect the thorax area only. The new Head and Thorax SRS Side Impact Air Bag system, which Nissan recently introduced into the market, was designed to help provide additional protection for the head in certain side impacts. The system may help protect occupant head contacts when the vehicle collides into a tree, or the high hood of a large striking vehicle. This paper introduces the additional features and function of the new Head and Thorax SRS Side Impact Air Bag system, and some evaluation results in laboratory testing.

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