Gas generator
US6553914B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 10, 2001 |
| Grant date | Apr 29, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 21, 2021 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01R13/7032
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A gas generator according has a polymeric closure and an igniter subassembly comprising an igniter and a polymeric gas generator body. The gas generator body and the polymeric closure define a hermetically sealed combustion chamber for receiving a gas generant. The igniter receives an electrical current and ignites the gas generant. The generated gas can be used in vehicle occupant safety devices including seat belt pretensioners, airbags, compressed gas vessel openers, and other devices requiring a rapid pulse of high-pressure gas.
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