Gas containment and release device for an inflator
US7726686B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 2, 2007 |
| Grant date | Jun 1, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 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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