Flangeless inflators and methods of making such inflators for use with inflatable airbag cushions
US8408583B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 9, 2010 |
| Grant date | Apr 2, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 20, 2031 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T29/49947
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Flangeless inflators include a body comprising a base member and a diffuser member coupled together, where the body is devoid of a lateral inflator-coupling flange. At least one fastener is coupled to the base member of the body. In an inflatable airbag system, the flangeless inflator is coupled to an airbag cushion, as well as to a steering wheel armature. In forming flangeless inflators, a body is formed that is devoid of the lateral inflator-coupling flange, and at least one fastener is attached to the body.
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