Rupturable member
US7607688B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 24, 2005 |
| Grant date | Oct 27, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 7, 2025 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T137/1744
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A rupturable member in which the rupturing manner thereof can be controlled, and a gas generator using the rupturable member are provided. A fragile portion that ruptures preferentially and regulates the rupturing direction of the rupturable member is formed, the rupturable member being provided with a stress dispersion portion formed in a shape or structure to disperse stress when the rupturable member is ruptured, in the tip end of the fragile portion or forward for the rupturing direction of the fragile portion.
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