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Inflator device for airbag installations

US7347448B2 · kind B2 · utility

9Cited by
15References
24Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateOct 19, 2004
Grant dateMar 25, 2008
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Expiry dateApr 16, 2025

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB60R21/26
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An inflator assembly having an inflator base including a simple stamping. The inflator base includes an end wall, first and second openings in the end wall, a base side wall generally perpendicularly extending from the end wall, and an attachment collar generally perpendicularly extending from the base side wall at a side opposite the end wall. A first initiator assembly is disposed through the end wall first opening. The first initiator assembly includes a first stamped adapter that is resistance welded joined to the inflator base. A second initiator assembly is disposed through the inflator base second opening. The second initiator assembly includes a second stamped adapter that is resistance welded joined to the inflator base.

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