Land vehicles – Wheeled – Attachment
Patent
1996-08-08
1999-03-09
Culbreth, Eric D.
Land vehicles
Wheeled
Attachment
280737, B60R 2126
Patent
active
058790250
ABSTRACT:
A pressure vessel (10) containing fluid (18) under pressure has a first part (38) which is formed of aluminum. An igniter housing (110) comprises a tubular part (112) with a reputable end wall (122) subjected to the pressure of the fluid (18). The tubular part (112) contains an igniter (40) which, when actuated, ruptures the end wall (122). The igniter housing (110) is formed of steel, and is fixed to the first part (38) of the pressure vessel (10) by a friction weld (150). The friction weld (150) blocks the fluid (18) from leaking outward from between the igniter housing (110) and the first part (38) of the pressure vessel (10).
REFERENCES:
patent: 3528372 (1970-09-01), Lewis et al.
patent: 5031932 (1991-07-01), Frantom et al.
patent: 5257817 (1993-11-01), Cuevas
patent: 5263740 (1993-11-01), Frey et al.
patent: 5348344 (1994-09-01), Blumenthal et al.
patent: 5421609 (1995-06-01), Moore et al.
patent: 5429387 (1995-07-01), Clark et al.
patent: 5470104 (1995-11-01), Smith et al.
patent: 5695215 (1997-12-01), Headley et al.
W. G. Fassnacht et al., ASM Committee on Flash, Friction and Stud Welding, Friction Welding, Metals Handbook, eighth edition, vol. 6, Welding and Brazing, 1971, pp. 485 and 507-518, American Society for Metals, Metals Park, Ohio 44073.
Culbreth Eric D.
TRW Vehicle Safety Systems Inc.
LandOfFree
Inflator for an inflatable vehicle occupant protection device does not yet have a rating. At this time, there are no reviews or comments for this patent.
If you have personal experience with Inflator for an inflatable vehicle occupant protection device, we encourage you to share that experience with our LandOfFree.com community. Your opinion is very important and Inflator for an inflatable vehicle occupant protection device will most certainly appreciate the feedback.
Profile ID: LFUS-PAI-O-1313515