Method and apparatus for filling and sealing an inflator for an automotive airbag module
US5845461A · kind A · utility
3Cited by
15References
11Claims
0Family size
Inventors
Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 17, 1996 |
| Grant date | Dec 8, 1998 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 17, 2016 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF17C2270/0181
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An inflator having a base containing a diffuser and a canister having a chamber for receiving and holding gas under pressure are inserted in aligned, separated position in a pressure chamber. The pressure chamber is closed, sealed and filled with gas, thereby filling the canister. When the gas fill reaches the desired pressure, an integral top press is activated, thereby joining the base with the filled inflator canister. The base is then welded or crimped to the inflator chamber, thereby assembling a complete airbag inflating device.
Source: USPTO / EPO open patent data. Objective bibliographic and citation counts.