Gas generator for air bag
US7487995B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 9, 2006 |
| Grant date | Feb 10, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 11, 2026 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60R2021/2648
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A gas generator for an air bag includes a housing having a gas discharge port, a first combustion chamber and a second combustion chamber, each of the combustion chambers being provided with a gas generating agent and an ignition device, being in the housing, the second combustion chamber being separated from the first combustion chamber by a cup member disposed within the housing, the second gas generating agent and the second ignition device being disposed within the cup member, the cup member being moved upon activation of the second ignition device, thereby forming a discharge passage for a gas generated in the second combustion chamber.
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