Land vehicles – Wheeled – Attachment
Patent
1994-10-21
1996-07-02
Focarino, Margaret A.
Land vehicles
Wheeled
Attachment
422166, 102531, B60R 2126
Patent
active
055314759
ABSTRACT:
An inflator (14) for inflating an inflatable vehicle occupant restraint (12) includes a body (60) of ignitable gas generating material, an igniter (260) for igniting the body (60) of gas generating material, and a housing (50) having a tubular wall (52) surrounding the body (60) of gas generating material. The tubular wall (52) has a longitudinal central axis (40), a plurality of outlet openings (100) through which gas flows radially outward, and an open end portion (232) with the contour of a dome centered on the axis (40). The inflator (14) further includes a circular end cap (56) which is located coaxially within the tubular wall (52). The end cap (56) supports the igniter (260) on the axis (40), and has a peripheral surface portion (216) with the contour of a dome centered on the axis (40). The open end portion (232) of the tubular wall (52) closely overlies the peripheral surface portion (216) of the end cap (56).
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Fiore Dennis J.
Gest William E.
Geyer David L.
Glac Edward Q.
Goetz George W.
English Peter C.
Focarino Margaret A.
TRW Vehicle Safety Systems Inc.
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