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Gas containment and release device for an inflator

US7726686B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 2, 2007
Grant dateJun 1, 2010
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Expiry dateApr 30, 2028

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T137/1714
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A containment device for an inflator, the containment device comprising: an outlet plate having an outlet opening; a burst disk disposed over the outlet opening; an initiator having a support member; a movable support disposed between the support member and the burst disk, the support providing support to the burst disk; wherein activation of the initiator causes the movable support to move which allows the burst disk to rupture.

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