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A gas generator, in particular for vehicle passive restraint systems, is constructed without pyrotechnical components for gas production, gas release, or gas heating. The gas generator includes a compressed gas container having an opening that is releasably closed by a closure such as a burst diaphr

A gas generator, in particular for vehicle passive restraint systems, is constructed without pyrotechnical components for gas production, gas release, or gas heating. The gas generator includes a compressed gas container having an opening that is releasably closed by a closure such as a burst diaphragm, and at least one electrical and/or magnetic device arranged to destroy or release the closure upon triggering. It is also possible to achieve gas heating without the use of pyrotechnical components by coupling electrical and/or magnetic energy from the electrical and/or magnetic device into the gas container and particularly into the gas contained therein.

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[ What is claimed is:] [1.] A gas generator for use in a vehicle occupant restraint system, comprising a gas container having an outlet aperture, a gas contained under pressure within said container, a closure closing said outlet aperture, two electrodes arranged spaced from one another within said

[ What is claimed is:] [1.] A gas generator for use in a vehicle occupant restraint system, comprising a gas container having an outlet aperture, a gas contained under pressure within said container, a closure closing said outlet aperture, two electrodes arranged spaced from one another within said gas container adjacent and spaced from an inner side of said closure facing and exposed to said gas with a gap between said electrodes and said closure, and an electrical power source that is respectively connected to said two electrodes and that is adapted to cause an electrical discharge between said electrodes.