Patent ID: 7152874
Filing Date: 2006-12-26
Classification: B60R

Abstract:
1. A multistage air bag apparatus, comprising: a multistage air bag gas generator storing a plurality of igniters in a housing thereof; ignition signal outputting means provided with outputting portions for outputting activation signals to the igniters; a plurality of lead wires having connectors adapted to be connected to the outputting portions, defining means which specifies a unique connection between respective igniters and respective outputting portions, the defining means being provided by changing at least one of a shape, number, size, color, and position of the connector or of a conductive portion in the connector; and a ring member formed separately from a connector of a lead wire and the igniter, and adapted to be provided outside the connector and interposed between the igniter and the connector, the defining means being formed in the ring member to allow a connection only between a specified igniter and a specified connector.