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A propellant module assembly is adapted for containing a liquid propellant which is used to inflate a vehicular air bag. The module assembly includes an igniter; a liquid propellant; a propellant and igniter capsule; and a rupturable closure member. The capsule and rupturable member are compatible w

A propellant module assembly is adapted for containing a liquid propellant which is used to inflate a vehicular air bag. The module assembly includes an igniter; a liquid propellant; a propellant and igniter capsule; and a rupturable closure member. The capsule and rupturable member are compatible with, and will not deteriorate as a result of contact with the liquid propellant. The liquid propellant, when ignited, will not produce toxic gases, and will not subject vehicle occupants to the possibility of chemical burns, as can occur with solid propellants.

대표청구항 ▼

[ We claim:] [1.] A vehicle air bag inflation assembly comprising:a) a canister having a cup-shaped member and a closure cap, said closure cap being sealed onto said cup-shaped member, and said closure cap including a central opening forming an inflation gas outlet port in the canister;b) a rupturab

[ We claim:] [1.] A vehicle air bag inflation assembly comprising:a) a canister having a cup-shaped member and a closure cap, said closure cap being sealed onto said cup-shaped member, and said closure cap including a central opening forming an inflation gas outlet port in the canister;b) a rupturable membrane sandwiched between said cup-shaped member and said closure cap;c) a seal ring sandwiched between said cup-shaped member and said membrane, said seal ring and said membrane being operable to seal an interior portion of said canister from ambient surroundings; andd) a liquid propellant formulation disposed in the interior portion of said canister, said liquid propellant formulation being operable when ignited, to produce an inflation gas which is non-toxic and incapable of inflicting chemical burns on vehicle passengers.