摘要 |
A manifold (10) for holding a generally cylindrically shaped gas generator (12), the gas generator including inflation ports (84a, 84b) through which inflation gas exits to inflate an air bag, the manifold comprising a hollow extruded structure comprising a cylindrical middle portion (16) and first (32) and second (34) ends, the middle portion having a diameter section slightly larger than the diameter of the gas generator, a diameter of the first end being smaller relative to the diameter of the middle portion to provide an interference fit with a mating portion of the gas generator upon insertion of the gas generator. The middle portion further comprising two opposingly positioned outwardly flared portions (18a, b), the flared portions in cooperation with walls of the gas generator, defining open chambers to receive inflation gas from the gas generator, the flared portions each including at least an exit port to direct inflation gas out of the manifold. |