Inflator slope control device

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1998-05-29

2000-12-12

Swann, J. J.

Land vehicles

Wheeled

Attachment

280742, 138 45, 251121, B60R 2126

Patent

active

061587699

ABSTRACT:
An apparatus for helping to protect a vehicle occupant in the event of a collision comprises an inflatable vehicle occupant protection device 12. An inflator 14 having a source of inflation fluid 48 for inflating the protection device 12 includes a passage 30 through which the inflation fluid 48 flows from the inflator 14 into the protection device 12. A member 60 for regulating the flow of the inflation fluid 48 through the passage 30 defines a first orifice 68, through which inflation fluid 48 flows, of a first fluid flow area when no electric current is applied to the member 60 and defines a second orifice 68a, through which inflation fluid 48 flows, of second fluid flow area larger than the first fluid flow area when electric current is applied to the member 60.

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