发明名称 |
Linear inflator and mounting clip |
摘要 |
An inflator ( 10 ) for use in an inflatable vehicle occupant protection system. In one aspect, the inflator ( 10 ) includes a longitudinal enclosure ( 22 ) having a substantially uniform cross-sectional area along at least a portion of the enclosure, and a gas generant composition ( 24 ) positioned along the portion of the enclosure ( 22 ). The gas generant composition ( 24 ) is distributed substantially uniformly along the portion of the enclosure ( 22 ). A plurality of gas exit apertures ( 40 ) is formed along the portion of the enclosure ( 22 ) to enable fluid communication between the enclosure ( 22 ) and an exterior of the enclosure. The apertures ( 40 ) are spaced apart a distance proportional to a desired rate of propagation of a combustion reaction of gas generant positioned between the apertures ( 40 ). In another aspect of the invention, the total number of apertures ( 40 ) along the enclosure ( 22 ) is inversely proportional to a desired rate of propagation of a combustion reaction of gas generant positioned between the apertures ( 40 ). An airbag system ( 100 ) incorporating the inflator ( 10 ) and methods of attaching the airbag system to a vehicle are also disclosed.
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申请公布号 |
US7404571(B2) |
申请公布日期 |
2008.07.29 |
申请号 |
US20050067027 |
申请日期 |
2005.02.25 |
申请人 |
AUTOMOTIVE SYSTEMS LABORATORY, INC. |
发明人 |
STEVENS BRUCE A. |
分类号 |
B60R21/16;B60R21/20;B60R21/217;B60R21/231;B60R21/26;B60R21/264 |
主分类号 |
B60R21/16 |
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