Inflator for an inflatable vehicle occupant protection device
US5636865A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 5, 1995 |
| Grant date | Jun 10, 1997 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 5, 2015 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60R2021/26064
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An inflator (10) includes a housing (12) containing a body (60) of ignitable gas generating material, an igniter (36), and a support structure (28,220) for supporting the igniter (36) in a position for igniting the body (60) of gas generating material. The inflator (10) further includes a spring (280) which biases the body (60) of gas generating material away from the support structure (28,220). The spring (280) has a part (282) which engages the support structure (220) so as to connect the spring (280) to the support structure (220) separately from the housing (12).
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