Active Glove Box System

To refine the active glove box (AGB) system to meet luxury-segment customer expectations without losing functionality or safety, the door was hand wrapped and the inner door was flocked, eliminating cut lines for a separate airbag door.  The occupant protection zone was increased by 35%, the inflator was precision tuned, and the bladder design was optimized, leading to a larger weld-surface area.  A cost savings of $8/vehicle and a mass reduction of 2.25 lb/vehicle were achieved and the vehicle received a 5 Star Frontal Crash Impact rating.

OEM/Vehicle Ford Motor Co. 2016 Lincoln MKX System Supplier International Automotive Components Group Material Processor International Automotive Components Group

Material Supplier Advanced Composites Inc. Mitsubishi, CGT Resin ADX 5028, Thermorun TT850N Tooling/Equipment Supplier B&B Tooling Inc.

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