Inflator with stamped end cap
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1. An inflator comprising:
- a structure helping to define a chamber for containing a volume of inflation fluid;
a closure member openable to provide fluid communication between said chamber and an exterior of said inflator;
a stamped end cap connectable with said structure to help close said chamber, said end cap being made of a steel plate material, said end cap having a stamped initiator support portion, said initiator support portion comprising a passage extending through said end cap; and
an initiator supported in said initiator support portion of said end cap.
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Abstract
An inflator (14) includes a structure (20) that helps define a chamber (30) for containing a volume of inflation fluid (32). A closure member (90) is openable to provide fluid communication between the chamber (30) and an exterior of the inflator (14). A stamped end cap (100) is connectable with the structure (20) to help close the chamber (30). The end cap (100) is made of a steel plate material and has a stamped initiator support portion (112). The initiator support portion (112) has a passage (116) that extends through the end cap (100). An initiator (114) is supported in the initiator support portion (112) of the end cap (100).
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16 Claims
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1. An inflator comprising:
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a structure helping to define a chamber for containing a volume of inflation fluid;
a closure member openable to provide fluid communication between said chamber and an exterior of said inflator;
a stamped end cap connectable with said structure to help close said chamber, said end cap being made of a steel plate material, said end cap having a stamped initiator support portion, said initiator support portion comprising a passage extending through said end cap; and
an initiator supported in said initiator support portion of said end cap. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14)
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15. An inflator comprising:
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a structure helping to define a chamber for containing a volume of fluid;
a primary end cap connectable with said structure to help close said chamber, said primary end cap including an outlet passage;
a closure member openable to release said fluid to flow out of said chamber through said outlet passage;
a primary initiator supported on said primary end cap, said primary initiator being actuatable to open said closure member;
a stamped secondary end cap connectable with said structure to help close said chamber, said secondary end cap being made of a steel plate material, said secondary end cap having a stamped initiator support portion; and
a secondary initiator supported in said initiator support portion of said secondary end cap. - View Dependent Claims (16)
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