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A hybrid inflator having a structure permitting easy and reliable mounting to an airbag module, facilitating welding during manufacture, and improving in gas sealability and reduced in weight, is provided. The hybrid inflator is for use in an inflation type safety system for a motor vehicle equipped

A hybrid inflator having a structure permitting easy and reliable mounting to an airbag module, facilitating welding during manufacture, and improving in gas sealability and reduced in weight, is provided. The hybrid inflator is for use in an inflation type safety system for a motor vehicle equipped with an airbag, and includes an inflator housing, pressurized gas contained at least in the inflator housing, a gas generator housing connected to the inflator housing and provided with at least one gas generator outlet, a gas generating agent contained in the gas generator housing and ignited by an initiator, and an inflator operation assembly containing the initiator for operating the inflator. The inflator operation assembly comprises a boss welded to an end portion of the inflator housing to hermetically seal the housing, and the boss has an edge of flange shape to be mounted to an airbag module.

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1. A hybrid inflator for an inflation type safety system for a motor vehicle equipped with an airbag, comprising:an inflator housing adapted to contain pressurized gas therein and having an opening at one end portion thereof; a gas generator housing connected to said inflator housing and provided wi

1. A hybrid inflator for an inflation type safety system for a motor vehicle equipped with an airbag, comprising:an inflator housing adapted to contain pressurized gas therein and having an opening at one end portion thereof; a gas generator housing connected to said inflator housing and provided with at least one gas generator outlet, said gas generator housing adapted to contain a gas generator agent therein; and a boss made of a single piece material and welded to said opening of said inflator housing to hermetically seal said opening, said boss having, a flange portion for mounting said inflator housing onto an airbag module by engaging the flange portion to the airbag module, a first engaging portion formed in said flange portion for preventing a connector cover from rotating with respect to said boss by engaging with the connector cover, said first engaging portion being a recess defined only by three hems formed in the flange portion, and a second engaging portion, provided independently from said first engaging portion, formed in said flange portion for preventing the connector cover from detaching from said boss by engaging with the connector cover.