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Hybrid inflator

US7059635B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateMar 27, 2001
Grant dateJun 13, 2006
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Expiry dateJun 15, 2022

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB60R2021/2633
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A hybrid inflator in which a weight thereof and the number of manufacturing steps can be reduced is provided. First and second communication holes 125 and 135 by which first and second gas generating chambers 120 and 130 communicates with an inflator housing 102 are formed in a gas generator housing 105. Therefore, no screen is required and thus, the weight and the number of manufacturing steps can be reduced.

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