Transporting and disposing of recalled airbag inflators
US9709370B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 23, 2016 |
| Grant date | Jul 18, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 23, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65B25/00
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Embodiments described herein include systems and methods for safely transporting and disposing of airbag inflators. For example, a container is provided that can hold multiple airbag inflators and withstand inflator explosion resulting in failure of the metal inflator housing. The container can contain the inflator and any shrapnel associated with the explosion while also venting gases expelled as a result of the explosion. Various container designs are provided, along with methods for using these containers.
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