Snap-locking initiator assemblies for inflator devices
US7510211B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 11, 2003 |
| Grant date | Mar 31, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 11, 2023 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF42B3/195
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An initiator assembly for an inflator device. The initiator assembly includes an initiator. The initiator has an initiator cup at least in part defining a storage chamber containing at least one reactive charge and has at least one electrical connector in reaction initiating communication with the at least one reactive charge. The initiator assembly also includes an initiator retainer element connected to the initiator and a connector socket. The initiator retainer element is adapted to be disposed on a first side of a wall of the inflator device and the connector socket is adapted to be disposed on a second side of the wall opposite the first side. The initiator assembly is adapted to snap-lock to the inflator device.
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