Layered mesh containers for transporting and disposing of recalled airbag inflators
US10072918B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 8, 2016 |
| Grant date | Sep 11, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 16, 2037 |
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- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65B25/00
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Embodiments described herein include layered mesh containers and methods for using the containers to safely transport and dispose of airbag inflators having ammonium-nitrate-based propellant. For example, a container is provided that can hold multiple airbag inflators and withstand up to 4 moles of matter being deployed from an inflator having ammonium-nitrate-based propellant. The container can contain the inflator and any shrapnel associated with the explosion while also venting gases expelled as a result of the explosion. Various container designs are provided, along with methods for using these containers.
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