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Gas generating apparatus for inflating air bag

US5004586A · kind A · utility

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15Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateJan 29, 1988
Grant dateApr 2, 1991
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Expiry dateJan 29, 2008

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB60R21/30
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A gas generating apparatus for inflating an air bag which comprises a housing with an open joint portion connecting to the air bag and having a combustion chamber formed at the center inside the housing body wherein a high pressure gas is generated upon combustion of a gas generating agent. A partition is provided which defines a mixing chamber in a ring-like configuration by being concentrically disposed so as to be spaced apart from the opening of the housing body by a pre-selected interval whereby the high pressure gas forming a combustion chamber is introduced into the mixing chamber. A nozzle formed in a ring-like configuration is provided at the high pressure gas introducing portion so that the high pressure gas is ejected toward the opening of the mixing chamber and an air intake portion is formed along the nozzle on the housing body.

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