Hybrid gas generator unit for inflating an airbag used in motor vehicle safety
US6808202B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 20, 2002 |
| Grant date | Oct 26, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 20, 2022 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60R2021/2617
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A hybrid gas generator unit (1) may be used to inflate at least one side airbag. The hybrid gas generator contains a pyrotechnic gas generator (2) produced using a body (5), which contains an igniter (5) and which is provided with first and second ends (6, 7), and a flexible element (8), which contains a pyrotechnic charge (10) and which is attached to the second end of the body; and a pressurized gas (4) reservoir (3) attached to the pyrotechnic gas generator at the first end of the body. In the hybrid gas generator, the igniter is capable during operation of initiating the combustion of the pyrotechnic charge contained in the flexible element and of causing the pressurized gas contained in the reservoir to be released.
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