Hybrid inflator for airbags
US6010153A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 21, 1997 |
| Grant date | Jan 4, 2000 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 21, 2017 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T137/1647
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A hybrid inflator, includes a storage chamber for storing a pressurized gas and a pyrotechnic heater assembly which has a solid gas generating material within a combustion chamber. Forming the outer layer of the pyrotechnic heater assembly is a diffuser, which is inserted into the storage vessel. A closure provides a pressure seal between the storage chamber and the combustion chamber. Upon receiving a control signal, an igniter ignites the solid gas generating material. The closure ruptures, allowing a mixture of hot generated gas and stored gas to discharge through the diffuser and flow into a vehicle occupant restraint.
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