Apparatus for rapidly changing the temperature of a device in an inflatable restraint system

摘要

An inflatable occupant restraint system is located in a vehicle having a mechanism, such as a heater or an air conditioner, for controlling the temperature in the occupant compartment of the vehicle. The system comprises an inflatable air bag and an actuatable inflator for providing gas to inflate the air bag. The inflatable air bag, when inflated, protects an occupant of the vehicle. A duct directs air from the temperature controlling mechanism to the inflator to change the temperature of the inflator rapidly.