Patent ID: 8408583
Filing Date: 2013-04-02
Classification: B60R,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A flangeless inflator capable of being coupled directly to a steering wheel armature, the inflator comprising: a body comprising a base member and a diffuser member coupled together, wherein the body is devoid of a lateral inflator-coupling flange; at least one fastener coupled to and extending outwardly from the base member of the body; a quantity of gas generant disposed within the body; an initiator coupled to the base member and disposed at least partially within the body to be in sufficient communication with the quantity of gas generant to initiate a reaction for producing a supply of inflation gas during deployment; and a single washer positioned adjacent to the base member and comprising at least one washer aperture through which each of the at least one fastener extends, a signal for actuating the initiator is receivable through the washer aperture.