前置附件对气囊传感器和气囊防撞性的影响

[中文适用范围]： 适用范围——几乎所有轻型卡车现在都至少配备了驾驶员侧安全气囊，且到1998年所有车辆都将配备双安全气囊。这一特征背后的推动力包括乘员安全、联邦法规以及行业竞争。随着皮卡和运动型多用途汽车（SUV）的蓬勃流行，这些车辆通常加装了各种产品。特别是四轮驱动车辆的许多配件安装在车辆前部。这些产品包括格栅/防撞栏、绞盘、雪犁、替换保险杠、自行车架等。这些配件与车辆安全气囊系统的兼容性问题已引起关注。车辆制造商对此表示担忧，因为他们在整车系统的设计和碰撞测试验证上投入巨大，并对联邦法规有着清醒的认识。前保险杠及其支撑结构的可压溃性是系统的关键要素，因此对该区域的修改成为合理的担忧。配件制造商、经销商和安装商也感到担忧，因为其业务的核心可能面临风险。不确定性范围从在车辆上工作时触发气囊的恐惧，到事故中造成人身伤害的法律责任问题。在某些情况下，产品的安装违背了车辆制造商的建议，可能会导致保修失效。最终用户（终端用户）处于一种独特的境地，在某些情况下服务不到位。他们的困境源于制造商愿意认证销售的内容与客户需求和期望之间的冲突。他们在车辆设备上的需求可能大相径庭，从谋生到休闲生活方式问题，再到简化个性定制的需求。前部安装配件的先例已经确立。车辆和设备的客户都存在，因此找到让它们安全共存的方法对所有人都有益。 [外文原描述]： Almost all light trucks now are being manufactured with at least a driver side air bag and all will have dual air bags by 1998. The driving forces behind this feature are occupant safety, federal regulations, and competition in the industry. Along with the booming popularity of pickups and SUVs, they are commonly accessorized with a wide variety of products. Many accessories for four-wheel drives in particular are mounted on the front of the vehicle. These products include grille/brush guards, winches, snow plows, replacement bumpers, bicycle carriers, etc. Concerns have arisen over the compatibility of these accessories with the vehicle’s air bag system.The vehicle manufacturers are concerned because of their huge investment in design and crash test verification of the complete vehicle system and keen awareness of the federal regulations. The crushability of the front bumper and supporting structure are key elements in the system, so alterations to that area become logical concerns.The accessory manufacturers, dealers, and installers are concerned because the very core of their business could be at risk. The unknowns can range from fear of setting off an airbag while working on the vehicle to liability issues in an injury accident situation. In some cases, the installation of the product is contrary to recommendations from the vehicle manufacturer and may void the warranty.The ultimate customers (end users) are in a unique situation and are not being well served in some situations. Their dilemma stems from the conflict between what a manufacturer is willing to certify for sale and what the customer needs and expectations are. Their needs in vehicle equipment can vary widely from making a living to recreational lifestyle issues to simplify the desire to individualize. The precedent for front-mounted accessories is well established. The customers for both the vehicle and the equipment are there, so finding ways for them to coexist safely is beneficial to all.Cross Reference: