초록 ▼

The invention relates to a device for rapid inflation of a folded gas bag for an occupant impact protection device in motor vehicles. The device comprises a housing, a pyrotechnic propellant within the housing for generating filling gases, and an ignition device. The housing is equipped with a passa

The invention relates to a device for rapid inflation of a folded gas bag for an occupant impact protection device in motor vehicles. The device comprises a housing, a pyrotechnic propellant within the housing for generating filling gases, and an ignition device. The housing is equipped with a passage serving as an outflow duct for the filling gases from the gas bag, a cross-section of the passage being adapted to be exposed at least in part after an activation of the device.

대표청구항 ▼

[ What is claimed is:] [1.]1. A device for rapid inflation of a folded gas bag for an occupant impact protection device in motor vehicles, said device comprising:a housing,a pyrotechnic propellant within said housing for generating filling gases,an ignition device,said housing being equipped with a

[ What is claimed is:] [1.]1. A device for rapid inflation of a folded gas bag for an occupant impact protection device in motor vehicles, said device comprising:a housing,a pyrotechnic propellant within said housing for generating filling gases,an ignition device,said housing being equipped with a passage serving as an outflow duct for said filling gases from said gas bag, a cross-section of said passage being adapted to be exposed at least in part after an activation of said device,an actuator by means of which said passage is closed, said passage, after an activation of said device, being able to be opened by said actuator at least in part as a function of at least one of occupant specific, vehicle specific and crash specific values, andsaid actuator comprising a slide valve and an actuating drive in the form of a pyrotechnic actuating drive.