摘要 |
An inflator ( 10 ) includes a container ( 12 ) having a fluid storage chamber ( 70 ) and an exit passage ( 64 ). A fluid ( 80 ) is stored in the chamber ( 70 ). The fluid ( 80 ), when heated beyond a predetermined temperature, undergoes one of combustion, thermal decomposition, or a change of state to result in inflation fluid. An igniter ( 82 ) of the inflator ( 10 ), when actuated, heats the fluid ( 80 ) beyond the predetermined temperature. The inflator ( 10 ) also includes structure ( 110 ) that is located within the chamber ( 70 ) for limiting the flow of the fluid through the exit passage ( 64 ) of the container ( 12 ) prior to being heated beyond the predetermined temperature.
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