Inflator initiator with insert member

摘要

An initiator assembly (28) for use with an inflator (20) in a vehicle is provided. The initiator assembly includes an integral, one-piece insert member (40) that is injection molded with insulating material (36) to an initiator (32). The insert member (40) suitably engages an initiator adapter for properly holding the initiator assembly in place relative to the inflator housing (22) both before and after the initiator assembly is ignited. The insert member can include a number of different embodiments, each of which is characterized by the relatively short length of the shoulder that engages the initiator adapter. Methods are moreover disclosed for molding said insert member (40), and for making an inflation (20) having said initiator assembly (28).