Inflator device for airbag installations
US7347448B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 19, 2004 |
| Grant date | Mar 25, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 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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