Design and delevopment of airbag deployment table for end-of-life vehicle (ELV)

Azli, Muhammad Akmal Faiz (2025) Design and delevopment of airbag deployment table for end-of-life vehicle (ELV). Project Report. Universiti Teknikal Malaysia Melaka, Melaka, Malaysia. (Submitted)

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Abstract

Airbags in End–of–life vehicles (ELVs) present a special safety challenge, as airbags must be removed from vehicles prior to recycling. The design, analysis, and development of an Airbag Deployment Table is the focus of this project to make airbag deployment more safe and operationally efficient in ELV handling. Using advanced tools, including CATIA for modelling and ANSYS for simulation, the project guarantees the table satisfies strict safety and durability requirements. To verify design concepts a scaled down 3D printed prototype was used. By using this approach, material waste was minimized, manufacturing proceeded much faster, and iterative improvement was possible based on testing results. Main features of the prototype include compatibility with many types of airbag systems, robust structural integrity via the use of SAE AISI 4140 steel, as well as safety enclosures made of polycarbonate for protection during deployment. The table resistance to dynamic force of section was confirmed by simulation results; it did not exceed the acceptable values of stress, strain, deformation, and a factor of safety. The final design improves operational efficiencies and safety of ELV dismantling operations towards a more sustainable recycling practice. Recommendations for future work include expanding the table’s compatibility, automating its function, and testing the recommendations on a real-world case. This project provides a foundation for improving the recycling of ELVs, such that workers are safe, operational risks are mitigated, and environmentally responsible recycling can be supported in automotive recycling.

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