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Initiator grounding clip

US10663269B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 23, 2018
Grant dateMay 26, 2020
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Expiry dateMay 23, 2038

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB60R2022/328
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

Assemblies and methods for the electrical grounding of an initiator for a vehicle device, e.g. an inflator. Initiator assemblies are provided for inflators in electrical charge transmitting connection via a connector assembly to an electric ground. Initiator assemblies include integrally molded initiator having a molded base forming a connector socket. The molded base includes a grounding clip recess feature. A metallic electrical grounding clip is housed in the grounding clip recess feature. The grounding clip includes a base portion and an extending portion. The extending portion includes a first end proximate and in contact with the base portion and a second end distal from the base portion and with second end in electrical transferring contact with the vehicle device.

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