Inflator for a passive vehicle safety device

    公开(公告)号:US11485313B2

    公开(公告)日:2022-11-01

    申请号:US16909960

    申请日:2020-06-23

    Abstract: A dual stage inflator includes a housing defining an internal cavity including a combustion chamber. The combustion chamber includes a first portion having a first gas generant material separated from a second portion having a second gas generant material. A gas generant retaining wall is disposed in the housing. A first stage ignition device is disposed in the first portion of the combustion chamber. A second stage ignition device is disposed in the second portion of the combustion chamber. A lid normally closes the second portion of the combustion chamber and is spaced from the gas generant retaining wall. The lid is moveable to an open position opening the second portion of the internal cavity to release combustion gas and abutting the gas generant retaining wall in response to an increase of pressure within the second portion of the combustion chamber. An outer side of the lid and the adjacent side of the gas generant retaining wall are cooperatively configured to allow a flow of combustion gas between the gas generant retaining wall and the lid when the lid abuts the gas generant retaining wall in the open position.

    Generant grain assembly formed of multiple symmetric pieces
    2.
    发明授权
    Generant grain assembly formed of multiple symmetric pieces 有权
    由多个对称件组成的发电机组件

    公开(公告)号:US09051223B2

    公开(公告)日:2015-06-09

    申请号:US13833442

    申请日:2013-03-15

    CPC classification number: C06B21/00 C06B45/00 C06C7/02 C06D5/06

    Abstract: Pressed and segmented gas generant grain assemblies formed from a plurality of symmetric gas generant pieces or segments are disclosed. The symmetric pieces or segments are arranged circumferentially to define a substantially round, segmented body. In certain variations, the symmetric segments are substantially free of polymeric binder and have a high density. The segmented pressed grain assemblies are more robust and less expensive to manufacture, while still exhibiting desired combustion performance. Methods of making such segmented gas generant grain assemblies are also provided.

    Abstract translation: 公开了由多个对称气体发生剂片段或片段形成的压制和分段气体发生剂颗粒组件。 对称的片段或片段沿圆周布置以限定基本圆形的分段体。 在某些变型中,对称段基本上不含聚合物粘合剂并且具有高密度。 分段压榨颗粒组件更坚固并且制造成本更低,同时仍然表现出期望的燃烧性能。 还提供了制造这种分段气体发生器颗粒组件的方法。

    Inflator for a passive vehicle safety device and filter for an inflator of a passive vehicle safety device

    公开(公告)号:US11273787B2

    公开(公告)日:2022-03-15

    申请号:US16909965

    申请日:2020-06-23

    Abstract: An inflator for generating inflation gases for a safety device includes a filter having a main body portion constructed of metal and an opening passing through the main body portion in an axial direction. The opening has a first end with a first diameter at a first axial side of the main body portion and a second end with a greater, second diameter at a second axial side of the main body portion. A plate disposed in the housing axially separates a filter chamber containing the filter and a combustion chamber containing at least one gas generant material. The plate includes a weakened zone which opens in response to an increase in pressure within the combustion chamber with a plurality of petals axially extending into the filter chamber. A first axially extending portion of the filter is adjacent the plate and opposes radial movement of the plurality of petals upon opening of the weakened zone into the filter chamber.

    FILTER WITH INTEGRATED BAFFLE
    4.
    发明申请
    FILTER WITH INTEGRATED BAFFLE 有权
    过滤器与集成宝石

    公开(公告)号:US20140261729A1

    公开(公告)日:2014-09-18

    申请号:US13839718

    申请日:2013-03-15

    Abstract: An airbag assembly may include an airbag and an inflator in fluid communication with the airbag. The inflator may have a first chamber containing a first gas source and a second chamber containing a second gas source. A filter module may be positioned to filter and redirect gas flows from the first and second gas sources. The filter module may be constructed by securing a baffle within an interior cavity of a filter medium having a generally tubular shape, prior to installation of the filter module the inflator. The baffle may be supported directly by the material of the filter module, by a bracket, or by a support structure formed of wire thicker than that of the filter medium. The baffle may maintain isolation between the first and second chambers, or may help gas from the first gas source initiate gas provision from the second gas source.

    Abstract translation: 安全气囊组件可以包括气囊和与气囊流体连通的充气器。 充气机可以具有包含第一气体源的第一室和包含第二气体源的第二室。 过滤器模块可以被定位成从第一和第二气体源过滤和重定向气流。 过滤器模块可以通过在将过滤器模块安装到充气器之前将挡板固定在具有大致管状形状的过滤介质的内部空腔内。 挡板可以由过滤器模块的材料,支架直接支撑,或者由比过滤介质厚的导线形成的支撑结构支撑。 挡板可以保持第一和第二室之间的隔离,或者可以帮助来自第一气体源的气体引发来自第二气体源的气体供应。

    Filter with integrated baffle
    5.
    发明授权
    Filter with integrated baffle 有权
    过滤器与集成挡板

    公开(公告)号:US08827308B1

    公开(公告)日:2014-09-09

    申请号:US13839718

    申请日:2013-03-15

    Abstract: An airbag assembly may include an airbag and an inflator in fluid communication with the airbag. The inflator may have a first chamber containing a first gas source and a second chamber containing a second gas source. A filter module may be positioned to filter and redirect gas flows from the first and second gas sources. The filter module may be constructed by securing a baffle within an interior cavity of a filter medium having a generally tubular shape, prior to installation of the filter module the inflator. The baffle may be supported directly by the material of the filter module, by a bracket, or by a support structure formed of wire thicker than that of the filter medium. The baffle may maintain isolation between the first and second chambers, or may help gas from the first gas source initiate gas provision from the second gas source.

    Abstract translation: 安全气囊组件可以包括气囊和与气囊流体连通的充气器。 充气机可以具有包含第一气体源的第一室和包含第二气体源的第二室。 过滤器模块可以被定位成从第一和第二气体源过滤和重定向气流。 过滤器模块可以通过在将过滤器模块安装到充气器之前将挡板固定在具有大致管状形状的过滤介质的内部空腔内。 挡板可以由过滤器模块的材料,支架直接支撑,或者由比过滤介质厚的导线形成的支撑结构支撑。 挡板可以保持第一和第二室之间的隔离,或者可以帮助来自第一气体源的气体引发来自第二气体源的气体供应。

    INFLATOR FOR A PASSIVE VEHICLE SAFETY DEVICE

    公开(公告)号:US20210394703A1

    公开(公告)日:2021-12-23

    申请号:US16909960

    申请日:2020-06-23

    Abstract: A dual stage inflator includes a housing defining an internal cavity including a combustion chamber. The combustion chamber includes a first portion having a first gas generant material separated from a second portion having a second gas generant material. A gas generant retaining wall is disposed in the housing. A first stage ignition device is disposed in the first portion of the combustion chamber. A second stage ignition device is disposed in the second portion of the combustion chamber. A lid normally closes the second portion of the combustion chamber and is spaced from the gas generant retaining wall. The lid is moveable to an open position opening the second portion of the internal cavity to release combustion gas and abutting the gas generant retaining wall in response to an increase of pressure within the second portion of the combustion chamber. An outer side of the lid and the adjacent side of the gas generant retaining wall are cooperatively configured to allow a flow of combustion gas between the gas generant retaining wall and the lid when the lid abuts the gas generant retaining wall in the open position.

    GENERANT GRAIN ASSEMBLY FORMED OF MULTIPLE SYMMETRIC PIECES
    8.
    发明申请
    GENERANT GRAIN ASSEMBLY FORMED OF MULTIPLE SYMMETRIC PIECES 有权
    由多个对称体形成的一般颗粒组合

    公开(公告)号:US20140261040A1

    公开(公告)日:2014-09-18

    申请号:US13833442

    申请日:2013-03-15

    CPC classification number: C06B21/00 C06B45/00 C06C7/02 C06D5/06

    Abstract: Pressed and segmented gas generant grain assemblies formed from a plurality of symmetric gas generant pieces or segments are disclosed. The symmetric pieces or segments are arranged circumferentially to define a substantially round, segmented body. In certain variations, the symmetric segments are substantially free of polymeric binder and have a high density. The segmented pressed grain assemblies are more robust and less expensive to manufacture, while still exhibiting desired combustion performance. Methods of making such segmented gas generant grain assemblies are also provided.

    Abstract translation: 公开了由多个对称气体发生剂片段或片段形成的压制和分段气体发生剂颗粒组件。 对称的片段或片段沿圆周布置以限定基本圆形的分段体。 在某些变型中,对称段基本上不含聚合物粘合剂并且具有高密度。 分段压榨颗粒组件更坚固并且制造成本更低,同时仍然表现出期望的燃烧性能。 还提供了制造这种分段气体发生器颗粒组件的方法。

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