| 摘要 |
An inflator which is provided with a portion for aspirating air formed in itself and an airbag device employing the inflator are provided. The inflator (1) comprises a toroidal main body (2), a flange (3) projecting from the outer periphery of the main body (2) , gas generating agent (propellant) (4) filled in the main body (2), and an igniter (5) for igniting the gas generating agent (4). The main body (2), of which section is hollow circular, is provided with a gas outlet (6) formed therein. The upper-side with reference to the flange (3) is the front side and the lower-side with reference to the flange (3) is the rear side. An air vent hole 8 is formed to provide communication between the front side and the rear side. When the airbag (12) is inflated, air is aspirated into the airbag through the air vent hole (8). <IMAGE> |
