Method and apparatus for filling elongated pressurized fluid containers from the side
US5673731A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | May 3, 1996 |
| Grant date | Oct 7, 1997 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 3, 2016 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02E60/32
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An apparatus and method for charging fluids to elongated pressure containers, such as inflators for airbag passive restraint systems is described. The disclosed method and apparatus enables the container to be filled from the side rather than from the end. The charging of more than one fluid to different chambers in the container is also facilitated, either by enabling two charges to be conducted simultaneously, or by allowing the two charges to be conducted through a single fill port.
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