Directional compressed gas inflator
US5826904A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 10, 1996 |
| Grant date | Oct 27, 1998 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 10, 2016 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60R21/261
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A compressed gas inflator to be used in passive restraint airbag systems is disclosed. The inflator includes a manifold which discharges the inflation gas in the direction the airbag cushion is intended to inflate, resulting in less damage being inflicted on the airbag cushion during inflation and more consistent airbag inflation performance.
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