High pressure resistant initiator with integral metal oxide varistor for electro-static discharge protection
US5932832A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 15, 1996 |
| Grant date | Aug 3, 1999 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 15, 2016 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60R2021/26029
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A resistant initiator for an automobile passenger restraint system which includes a shell casing having an upper chamber and a lower chamber. Contact pins connect the initiator to a mating electrical connector of a vehicle. A metal oxide varistor disposed in the shell casing provides electrostatic discharge and EMI/RFI rotection for the initiator. A glass to metal seal header is formed in the shell casing and includes an integrated circuit for igniting the pyrotechnic material disposed in a charge holder attached to the shell casing.
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