Pressurized gas release mechanism
US8113542B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 22, 2009 |
| Grant date | Feb 14, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 20, 2029 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60R21/274
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A gas seal for containing a pressurized fluid in a container. The gas seal includes a rupturable portion and an extension coupled to the rupturable portion such that a predetermined minimum force acting on the extension produces a rupture of the rupturable portion, permitting pressurized fluid flow past the gas seal. An inflator and a vehicle occupant protection system incorporating the gas seal are also disclosed.
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