Combined reaction can and inflator with extruded generant

摘要

The system includes trough-shaped main body having first and second ends, and first and second end plates attached to the main body to form a reaction canister. There is an ignition chamber in gas flow communication with the interior of the canister and a gas generant within the ignition chamber. The reaction canister is adapted to enclose an airbag to be filled with gas from the gas generant upon ignition, and member for igniting the gas generant. The improvement comprises the gas generant comprising an extruded, elongated cylindrical member having an elongated length and a circular cross-section partially subdivided by radial grooves extending along the length of the member. Igniter strips are retained within a member of the radial grooves.