Hybrid inflator with pop-out diffuser

摘要

An inflator housing (14) for use as part of a hybrid inflator (10), comprises an outer wall defining a compressed gas reservoir (40), a pop-out diffuser (12) including a diffuser plate (70) forming a unitary part of the outer wall (26), a rupturable seam (72) dividing the diffuser plate from the outer wall and a diffuser sleeve (74) defining gas exhaust ports (78).