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Gas generator for air bag

US7556289B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateJul 27, 2006
Grant dateJul 7, 2009
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Expiry dateAug 21, 2027

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, provided inside the housing and charged with a gas generating agent, a first ignition device and a second ignition device provided in the two combustion chambers, respectively, the second ignition device provided with an electric igniter, a piston, an enhancer agent, a detonator provided in the enhancer agent, opposite to the distal end of the piston, and a tether connected to the rear end portion of the piston, the tether being tied around an air bag when accommodated into an air bag module, the tether controlling an inflation direction of the air bag by fastening the inflating air bag when the first ignition device is activated, the tether being configured to be released from the piston when the second ignition device is activated.

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