Patent ID: 6010153
Filing Date: 2000-01-04
Classification: B60R,Y10T

Abstract:
A hybrid inflator for an airbag comprising:a generally cylindrical vessel defining a storage chamber for containing a pressurized gas, said storage chamber having a circular cross section;a pyrotechnic heater assembly at least partially located outside of the cylindrical vessel;a generally cylindrical diffuser positioned about said pyrotechnic heater assembly, said diffuser is inserted into the generally cylindrical vessel wherein a first end of the diffuser is located inside the storage chamber;a plenum is formed by an end of the vessel and a portion of the diffuser; anda closure which is assembled with the first end of the diffuser which extends across a portion of the cross section of the storage chamber and defines a circular opening, said closure extending across said circular opening to provide a pressure seal between the storage chamber and the diffuser, wherein said pyrotechnic heater assembly creates an orifice through said closure.