GLOBAL POP-UP HOOD ACTUATORS MARKET

INTRODUCTION

When pyrotechnic actuators are used to operate pop-up hoods, the actuators become extremely hot and could scald or hurt someone if they contact them.

Additionally, these actuators' lifters can be cut, which results in the inflator exploding and a deadly damage. After each use, these single-use systems must be replaced or reinstalled.

Luxury cars tend to have automatic pop-up hoods installed more frequently. Sales of luxury vehicles are increasing in Europe and North America, according to the American International Automobile Dealers and the International Council on Clean Transportation.

GLOBAL POP-UP HOOD ACTUATORS MARKET DEVELOPMENTS AND INNOVATIONS

To receive higher ratings from transportation regulatory organisations, automakers are putting more and more emphasis on car on-road safety.

High safety ratings provide a vehicle model a competitive advantage on the market, and customers value them highly when making a purchase decision.

Pedestrian safety features like automatic pop-up hoods raise vehicle safety ratings. Vehicles must now contain pedestrian safety devices, according to regulatory bodies in the transportation industry including the European Union and the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

Due to rising consumer spending power, there has been a marked increase in the demand for driver aid programmes in recent years. Customers have been encouraged by this reason to switch from standard driving to comfortable driving.

COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

The industry for automotive pedestrian protection systems is hampered by the high cost of putting applications like external airbags and highly accurate collision avoidance sensors in automobiles because this raises the price of the car.

Due to the vehicles numerous electronic parts and sensors, servicing it is very challenging and demands specialised labour. As a result, it is anticipated that these factors will have a big impact on the market expansion for vehicle pedestrian protection. 

Toyota Gosei is a leading mobiliser of the equipment in the market. The latest integration has been the actuator raises the hood by pushing a rod up with the help of a little gas generator.

With a tiny gas generator, the push rod is raised. The rod maintains its position after being pushed up by opening the C ring at the bottom of the rod.

When used on vehicles with low bonnet heights and minimal space between the hood and engine components, the feature provides for sporty design while also reducing the risk of head impacts to pedestrians during collisions.

Keihin is part of the component manufacture trending companies in the current industry.

This electronic control unit operates an actuator that raises the hood in a confrontation with a passenger because of the information provided on accelerating from the accelerometer incorporated into the front bumper in the system to lessen harm to pedestrians by raising the hood during vehicle crashes.

The mechanism raises the back portion of the hood and sounds an automatic alarm for the driver.

COMPANIES PROFILED

• Audi AG
• Autoliv, Inc
• Continental AG
• DENSO Corporation
• Mobileye
• Fiat Chrysler Automobiles N.V
• Robert Bosch GmbH
• Nissan Motor Co., Ltd
• ZF Friedrichshafen AG
• Toyota Goesin
• Keihin
• Nissan Global