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Gas generator for a safety device

US6056319A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateSep 24, 1998
Grant dateMay 2, 2000
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Expiry dateSep 24, 2018

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB60R2021/26088
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

The invention relates to a gas generator for a safety device, in particular for a vehicle occupant restraint system, comprising a housing of insulating material, a combustion chamber formed in the housing containing solid propellant for the production of hot gas, and with an igniter inserted into the housing and projecting into the combustion chamber. The gas generator is wherein the housing is constructed so as to be conductive in the region of the igniter, and the solid propellant and, optionally, the combustion chamber, is arranged in a conductive container, the conductive region of the housing and the conductive container being in conducting connection with each other.

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