초록 ▼

An assembly for supplying inflation fluid to an inflatable vehicle occupant restraint is provided which includes at least a first gas-supplying cartridge and a diffuser element having a base and a cap. The base forms at least first and second gas-supplying cartridge accepting sections. The first gas

An assembly for supplying inflation fluid to an inflatable vehicle occupant restraint is provided which includes at least a first gas-supplying cartridge and a diffuser element having a base and a cap. The base forms at least first and second gas-supplying cartridge accepting sections. The first gas-supplying cartridge accepting section is adapted to accept the first gas-supplying cartridge in first inflation medium communicating relationship. The cap includes a plurality of outlet openings wherethrough inflation fluid can be emitted into fluid communication with the inflatable vehicle occupant restraint.

대표청구항 ▼

[ What is claimed is:] [1.] An assembly for providing inflation fluid to an inflatable vehicle occupant restraint, said assembly comprising:at least a first gas-supplying cartridge having a first preselected cross sectional contour and forming a first chamber for providing a first inflation medium,

[ What is claimed is:] [1.] An assembly for providing inflation fluid to an inflatable vehicle occupant restraint, said assembly comprising:at least a first gas-supplying cartridge having a first preselected cross sectional contour and forming a first chamber for providing a first inflation medium, the first gas-supplying cartridge including at least one exit orifice wherethrough the first inflation medium can be discharged;a diffuser element having a base and a cap, the base forming at least first and second gas-supplying cartridge accepting sections with at least the first gas-supplying cartridge accepting section adapted to accept the first gas-supplying cartridge in first inflation medium communicating relationship, the cap including a plurality of outlet openings wherethrough inflation fluid can be emitted into fluid communication with the inflatable vehicle occupant restraint; andmeans for clamping the first gas-supplying cartridge to the base of the diffuser element.