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Delphi Frontal Airbag Modules

Delphi Frontal Airbag Modules are key components of our total safety system product portfolio. Employing patented Delphi technologies, we design, validate, and manufacture driver, passenger, and knee airbags for vehicle manufacturers worldwide. Advanced airbag technologies enable Delphi to provide airbag systems with adaptive features like cushion deployment volume, inflation output, and venting based on crash conditions. These visually-appealing, high-performance products are reliable, of world-class quality, and easily integrated into the vehicle.

Benefits

Vertical integration for production of cushions, covers, inflation devices and lead wires for module assembly in the United States, Europe and Asia
High-value, cost-competitive products to help vehicle manufacturers meet U.S. FMVSS 208 and other regulatory requirements
Help improve occupant protection performance in vehicle assessment programs including the NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (NCAP)

Delphi Dual-depth Passenger Airbag

The Delphi Dual-depth Passenger Airbag is designed to enhance protection of a vehicle's front seat occupants—no matter what their size—in moderate to severe crash situations. To maximize protection, the rate at which the airbag inflates and the extent to which it fills corresponds to the situation. The Dual-depth Passenger Airbag deploys in a small or large size based upon sensing inputs such as occupant size, occupant position, seat belt usage, crash severity, and crash direction. Packaged in the same manner as a conventional airbag, the Dual-depth Passenger Airbag does not require vehicle architecture changes.

5th percentile female seated in the full-forward position. Dual-depth airbag is at restrained deployment depth and inflation is at low output.

50th percentile male in mid-seat position. Dual-depth airbag deploys to full depth and inflation is at full output.

Benefits

Provides safety benefits for a variety of crash scenarios and occupant sizes/conditions
Does not require vehicle architecture design changes
Compatible with existing restraint system electronics
Advanced performance with only 2 firing loops
Helps meet consumer demand for enhanced safety

Features

Variable inflation outputs
Extendable and constrained cushion depths
Selectable cushion venting levels

Delphi Mechanical Proximity Sensing Low Risk Deployment Airbag

Delphi's Mechanical Proximity Sensing Low Risk Deployment Airbag offers self-contained assessment of occupant size and proximity during airbag deployment and adjusts output to provide an appropriate level of restraint. The airbag lowers its deployment energy for near-proximity occupants, helping to reduce the need for seat-based suppression systems. The system does not compromise in-position and high-severity performance and may provide beneficial supplemental restraint for properly restrained small occupants.

Benefits

Simple, yet highly-effective design
Compatible with IP integrated, hidden deployment door
Can be incorporated in both mid- and top-mount airbag locations

Features

Handles both punch-out and membrane induced injuries

Delphi Snap-in Driver Airbag Module

Delphi's Snap-in Driver Airbag Module features a patented design that allows it to be "snapped" into the steering wheel, minimizing vehicle assembly plant installation effort and time.

Benefits

Ease of assembly and service
Assembly requires no power tools inside vehicle
Reduced warranty claims
Fewer accidental cuts or scuffs
Extensive production experience—more than 24 million modules produced

Features

Snap-in module with attached mounting pins
Cross-threading fasteners eliminate scrap
Steering wheel with spring clips

Delphi Frontal Airbag Modules (82k)