초록 ▼

The present invention relates to an inflator for a vehicle airbag employing non-azide gas generants. The invention also relates to a new filter system for airbag inflators. The filter is a metal ribbon coiled within the inflator house. The metal ribbon comprises at least one segment of apertures and

The present invention relates to an inflator for a vehicle airbag employing non-azide gas generants. The invention also relates to a new filter system for airbag inflators. The filter is a metal ribbon coiled within the inflator house. The metal ribbon comprises at least one segment of apertures and a segment of expanded metal.

대표청구항 ▼

[ We claim:] [1.] An inflator for use in inflating an occupant restraint system in response to a vehicle collision signal comprising:(a) housing means defining at least one discharge port for directing a gaseous flow from said housing means;(b) gas generating means disposed within said housing means

[ We claim:] [1.] An inflator for use in inflating an occupant restraint system in response to a vehicle collision signal comprising:(a) housing means defining at least one discharge port for directing a gaseous flow from said housing means;(b) gas generating means disposed within said housing means;(c) an ignition unit; and(d) a filter means wherein said filter means is disposed between said discharge port and said gas generating means; said filter means comprises a metallic ribbon with at least one segment of its length having apertures therethrough and at least one segment of its length comprising expanded metal configured into a coil.