Direct Fascia-Mounted Sensor

A flexible pedestrian-protection crash sensor bracket injection molded in plastic with an embedded metal stud is sonically welded directly to the fascia skin to decrease signal noise and improve response time of the deployable hood system. The flexibility of the design helps the bracket to conform to different fascia contours, allowing for a single bracket design to be used in multiple locations on the same vehicle, or across different vehicle lines. The final design saved 1 lb and $5 USD/vehicle and allows the hood to deploy faster for greater pedestrian safety.

OEM/Vehicle Ford Motor Co. 2015 Ford Mustang System Supplier MacLean-Fogg Co. & Ford Motor Co. Material Processor MacLean-Fogg Co.

Material Supplier LyondellBasell Resin Hifax 852X TPO Tooling/Equipment Supplier Industrial Automation LLC.

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