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Aluminum inflator with steel center-tie

US4530516A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJul 9, 1984
Grant dateJul 23, 1985
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Expiry dateJul 9, 2004

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB60R21/2644
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A reduced weight housing construction for a gas generator or inflator comprises stamped aluminum diffuser and base primary pressure components and a hollow steel center-tie member that is provided at the center of the housing with the inflator initiator assembly mounted therein and which with one electron beam weld provides both a structural tie for the inflator and initiator retention.

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