F2010A038
Safe4U(TM): Valeo Active Front End Module for Pedestrian Protection
Safe4U(TM) Front End Module
Valeo has designed an innovative Front End Module for car manufacturers, setting a new standard for pedestrian protection.
Cars that respect pedestrians
Following the technologies that have delivered far greater safety for vehicle occupants, cars must now provide the best possible protection for pedestrians in the event of a collision. This concerns the front part of the vehicle, commonly named Font End Module, which also must contribute to fuel savings with weight optimization, crash management and perceived quality.
Valeo expertise in front End Module
As a global supplier of Front End Modules, Valeo propose the Safe4U(TM) module designed with cooling, lighting, fascia and an optimized bumper system (Optibumper), sensors and possibly a detection system. This module is supported on a structural part called a bolster. In the Safe4U(TM) module, due to an active and reversible system, the bolster can deform (swing back) in case of a pedestrian impact, and absorb the energy of impact minimizing the injuries on the pedestrian lower leg. This bolster is made of steel, aluminum, plastic or hybrid material. Valeo has perfected its use of these technologies, which are already in production for its customers all over the world.
Optibumper architecture allows car manufacturers to be in conformity with the pedestrian protection EC regulation (CE) n°78/2009 in application in 2013 for new vehicle references, and with the safety standards for frontal impact IIHS, FMVSS, ECE and Allianz (USA, Asia, EU). The efficiency of Optibumper allows to reach the maximum score points in the "pedestrian impact" section of the EuroNCAP lower leg test.
In addition, Valeo and the Safe4U(TM) module offer an active system that increases the pedestrian upper leg and child head protection. This system is activated either by a pedestrian detection device, either by impact sensors localized in the front bumper. This active system allows to reach the maximum score points in the "pedestrian impact" section of the EuroNCAP upper leg test.
Benefits for the carmaker o Meets the European regulation (CE)n°78/2009 for pedestrian protection, and crash norms (IIHS, FMVSS, ECE and Allianz); o Offers the highest level of possible protection in the EuroNCAP pedestrian Impact test; o Provides a weight saving of 1,5kg (2,5kg for the whole vehicle) and reduces 60mm of car overhang o Active system equates to unparalleled level of protection o Represents Valeo's global solution for carmakers, from design to delivery
Benefits for end users o Lighter weight leads to fuel savings and reduced CO2 emissions; o Lower repair costs o A level of pedestrian protection never reached before (Active system); o Reversible system (active system) with no impact on vehicle handing
Session: Injury Mechanism, Injury Reduction