Land vehicles – Wheeled – Attachment
Patent
1998-06-09
1999-12-28
Rice, Kenneth R.
Land vehicles
Wheeled
Attachment
280741, B60R 2126
Patent
active
060070978
ABSTRACT:
A method and apparatus for igniting a pyrotechnic gas generator, or inflator, such as those used in automotive airbag systems is disclosed. The ignition system uses a flammable gas to ignite the pyrotechnic gas generant. The flammable gas can be stored either throughout interior free space in the inflator or it can be maintained in a separate sealed container either separately or jointly with the pyrotechnic gas generant. The method and apparatus offer both cost savings and a reduction in delay time over conventional pyrotechnic ignition systems.
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Cunningham Donald J.
Green David J.
Hatt Wesley L.
Jackson Scott A.
Lindsey David W.
Autoliv ASP Inc.
Brown Sally J.
Rice Kenneth R.
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