Toyoda Gosei Develops New Side Airbag

For Improved Vehicle Safety

KIYOSU, Japan–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Toyoda Gosei Co., Ltd. has jointly developed a new side airbag together
with Toyota Motor Corporation. The new airbag contributes to vehicle
crash safety assessment conformity in each region of the world and can
be shared by various vehicle models. It is used on the new Camry and is
scheduled for future use on about 2.5 million vehicles annually,
including other models.

Side airbags are mounted by the side of the seat (door side). They
lessen impacts to the chest and abdomen by deploying instantaneously
between the door trim and passenger during side impacts.

Conventional side airbags were structured of two separate airbags, but
the new airbag has a three-bag structure for instantaneous deployment in
high-speed crashes and efficient impact absorption. The internal
pressure of each of the three bags is optimized for each vehicle model,
so that these airbags can be used on a variety of models from large to
small vehicles.

About Toyoda Gosei

Established in 1949 and headquartered in Kiyosu, Aichi Prefecture,
Japan, Toyoda Gosei is a leading specialty manufacturer of rubber and
plastic automotive parts and LEDs. Today, the Toyoda Gosei Group
provides a variety of high-quality products internationally, with a
network of approximately 100 plants and offices in 18 countries and
regions. Through its flexible, integrated global supply system and
leading-edge technologies for automotive safety, comfort, and
environmental preservation, Toyoda Gosei is a global supplier that
aims to deliver the highest levels of quality, innovation, and
satisfaction to customers worldwide.

Contacts

Toyoda Gosei Co., Ltd.
Takatomo Abe
[email protected]