Patent ID: 6076468
Filing Date: 2000-06-20
Classification: C06B,C06D

Abstract:
A hybrid gas generator comprising:a housing having a closed section;a displaceable partition member disposed in the closed section and arranged to partition the closed section into first and second variable volume chambers;a non-flammable liquid disposed in the first variable volume chamber;a pyrotechnic charge disposed in the second variable volume chamber, said pyrotechnic charge being selectively ignitable to produce combustion gas and pressurize the second chamber in a manner which displaces the displaceable partition member in a direction which reduces the volume of the first variable volume chamber;means defining an orifice through which the combustion gas vents from the second variable volume chamber; andpassage means for transferring liquid from the first variable volume chamber and ejecting it into the flow of gas from the second variable volume chamber at a location proximate said orifice prior to venting the combustion gas through said orifice.