Inflator assembly and flow control valve for same

Details Inflator assembly and flow control valve for same Inflator assembly and flow control valve for same

1974-05-16

1977-02-08

Betts, Kenneth H.

Land vehicles

Wheeled

Attachment

137494, 251205, 280742, B60R 2108

Patent

active

040069192

ABSTRACT:
An inflator assembly including a flow control device associated with a safety system for controlling flow of fluid from a fluid source into an inflatable restraint, such as an inflatable confinement associated with a vehicle for protecting an occupant during a collision. The flow control device includes a shiftable valve which is normally responsive to fluid flow initially actuated by an explosive. The shiftable valve contains or orifice which is progressively opened during the opening movement of the valve to provide for controlled flow of fluid into the restraint.

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