Patent · US Expired

Wire track with integral sealing mechanism and inflator

US5542701A · kind A · utility

10Cited by
5References
5Claims
0Family size

Assignee

Inventor

Key dates

Filing dateMar 22, 1995
Grant dateAug 6, 1996
Priority date
Expiry dateMar 22, 2015

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB60R21/2171
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A manifold (10) for holding a generally cylindrically shaped gas generator (12), the gas generator including inflation ports (84a, b) through which inflation gas exits to inflate an air bag. A wire track/seal assembly (200) is fitted between the gas generator and manifold to route and protect wires extending from the gas generator. The wire track/seal assembly is received in notches formed in ends of the gas generator and includes an integrally formed seal member.

Source: USPTO / EPO open patent data. Objective bibliographic and citation counts.