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Igniters for use in airbag inflators are disclosed. The igniters are fabricated of consumable materials which produce essentially no solid by-products. The igniters, or parts thereof, can be formed by molding or extrusion processes. The invention also provides a consumable auto-ignition cap as part

Igniters for use in airbag inflators are disclosed. The igniters are fabricated of consumable materials which produce essentially no solid by-products. The igniters, or parts thereof, can be formed by molding or extrusion processes. The invention also provides a consumable auto-ignition cap as part of one of the embodiments of the igniter assembly.

대표청구항

An igniter for use in a vehicle airbag assembly comprising an igniter material which is maintained in its intended functional shape by a solid body of a consumable material which is essentially consumed to a non-solid phase upon ignition of the igniter material.

An igniter for use in a vehicle airbag assembly comprising an igniter material which is maintained in its intended functional shape by a solid body of a consumable material which is essentially consumed to a non-solid phase upon ignition of the igniter material.