Nomination 56 - Safety - Integrated Headlamp-Hood Bump-Stop Bracket (8116070903)
INTEGRATED HEADLAMP/HOOD BUMP-STOP BRACKET •OEM Make & Model: Ford Motor Co. 2013MY Ford Fusion sedan •Tier Supplier/Processor: Magna Exterior & Interior •Material Supplier / Toolmaker: Styron LLC/ Advantage Mold, Inc. •Material / Process: PP / injection molding
•Description: Hood bump stops, together with headlamps, provide stiff resistance to the hood structure when impacted, leading to high HIC values during pedestrian-protection testing. Hood material, shape, and packaging space can also affect HIC performance. Traditionally, the hood bump stop and headlamp attachment bracket are designed as separate components. However, a new integrated 1-piece plastic bracket combines the function of the hood bump stop and headlamp attachment and offers a more efficient way to meet new pending ped-pro requirements. The injection-molded 30% GR-PP patented part is tunable for a wide range of breakaway load levels, can be used on other vehicles, reduces assembly complexity, and lowered HIC values by ~30%.Relevante Bilder
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