Self-Adaptive Venting Airbag

As the airbag inflates, the occupant position and distance sensors help determine the force of deployment.  Then, a pyrotechnic actuator initiates a vent mechanism to adjust the performance. In some circumstances, the position of the occupant to the airbag suggests that more gas be allowed to escape from the module, allowing the energy to dissipate more quickly. This technology provides a solution for helping to meet OOP (out-of-position) requirements of FMVSS 208 while using a single-stage inflator.

Compact Driver Airbag

TRW's compact driver airbag module offers the next step for styling flexibility and lower mass, due to its small size.  This module accomodates all the features of a full function airbag system such as TRW's snap-in guidance attachment system, active tether venting, single- or dual-stage inflators, inflator mass damper and horn function.

DI-10 Passenger Airbag Module

This passenger airbag module combines effective tailorable restraint performance with an improved package size and weight reduction.  This design is a cost effective solution with four major components including the airbag assembly, plastic housing, bag retainer and the DI-10 disk inflator.  The DI-10 disk inflator is a non-azide, single- or dual-stage pyrotechnic inflator.

Knee Airbag

The compact knee airbag module uses TRW's SHI2 inflator technology, as well as an airbag that covers the potential knee impact area at the lower part of the intrument panel.  This setup helps to provide harmonized occupant kinematics and positioning while reducing and/or balancing chest and lower limb loads.  The module features a 2D pillow bag with internal tethers designed to yield an effective deployment and help reduce tibia loads during a crash.  The housing can be configured to suit most vehicle space constraints.  An example of TRW's ultra low mount knee aribag is shown below.