Land vehicles – Wheeled – Attachment
Patent
1995-04-17
1996-07-09
Tyson, Karin L.
Land vehicles
Wheeled
Attachment
280741, B60R 2126
Patent
active
055337511
ABSTRACT:
A hybrid inflator for an inflatable restraint system has a center frame and two tubular end caps forming an elongated housing defining a chamber storing pressurized inert gas. Unit means for heating and delivering the stored gas are mounted in the center frame and positioned to deliver inflation gasses centrally with respect to the elongated housing. In a two unit embodiment, one unit includes a squib and a pyrotechnic gas generant, and the other unit defines an outlet orifice and baffle plate. In another two unit embodiment, the second unit includes an essentially non gas-producing heating composition which, when activated, heats and expands the pressurized gas. In a third embodiment, a unit includes heating material and ignition means and defines the outlet orifice. The center manifold is extruded metal stock with two opposing flat surfaces adapted to mount one or more units.
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Clark Randall J.
Hussey Brett
Johnson Kelly B.
Kort Leland B.
Moore Walter A.
Morton International Inc.
Rauchfuss, Jr. George W.
Tyson Karin L.
White Gerald K.
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