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Belt Bag

In 2009 the automaker Mercedes-Benz new car for experimental research in the field of vehicle safety. This unique car was called the Mercedes-Benz ESF. The new security features that brought this project, included the Belt Bag.

Belt Bag is a combination of belt and airbag . The advantage of the inflatable belt is that during the split second it can double its width, thus reducing pressure on the body strap passenger. Volume of the bag is approximately 4 liters and the developers promise from him great assistance in the rear, where there are no classic front airbags .

example of an airbag in the safety belt

Text: John Sajdl
Photo: www.daimler.com
Keywords: passive safety, the safety element, Belt Bag, Mercedes-Benz, Daimler

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