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Inflator

US6705637B1 · kind B1 · utility

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17Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateApr 11, 2002
Grant dateMar 16, 2004
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Expiry dateMay 31, 2022

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB60R21/272
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An inflator comprises a cylindrical inflator housing elongated in an axial direction and containing a gas generating material for inflating an air bag, and an activation assembly for generating an activation gas for activating the gas generating material. A cylindrical diffuser assembly is provided in an axial end of the inflator housing. The diffuser assembly has an end surface, and also has a plurality of outlet holes in a peripheral wall surface thereof. A through-hole is formed in the end surface of the diffuser assembly, and a stud bolt for fixing the inflator is inserted into the through-hole. The stud bolt is fixed by a flange portion provided on an end portion thereof.

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