Early Airbags (May, 1968)
Filed under: Automotive, Origins — @ 4:28 pm
Source: Popular Science ( More articles from this issue )
Issue: May, 1968
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Source: Popular Science ( More articles from this issue )
Issue: May, 1968
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Pillow protects you in auto crashes
This “Auto-Ceptor” pillow is designed to prevent or lessen injuries in car accidents. Triggered by a crash sensor. it inflates in 1/25 second between the instrument panel and the driver and passenger. A model and dummy child demonstrate it here. It’s a joint product of two companies: Eaton Yale & Towne and the Ford Motor Co.
