摘要 |
An inflator ( 22 ) includes a structure ( 30, 32 ) that defines a first chamber ( 50 ) and a second chamber ( 80 ). The first chamber ( 50 ) contains a volume of fluid under pressure and the second chamber ( 80 ) is in fluid communication with an outlet passage ( 76 ). The inflator ( 22 ) also includes a closure member ( 90 ) openable to release the fluid to flow out of the first chamber ( 50 ). An initiator ( 100 ) is actuatable to open the closure member ( 90 ). The inflator ( 22 ) further includes a filter ( 130 ) disposed in the second chamber ( 80 ). The fluid is directed from the first chamber ( 50 ) into the second chamber ( 80 ) and through the filter ( 130 ) into the outlet passage ( 76 ) upon opening of the closure member ( 90 ).
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