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PYROTECHNIC GAS GENERATOR

  • US 3,711,115 A
  • Filed: 11/24/1970
  • Issued: 01/16/1973
  • Est. Priority Date: 11/24/1970
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. An apparatus for inflation of a gas bag disposed in a vehicle comprising:

  • a. a container means provided within with conduit means;

    b. a first combustion stage disposed in the upstream end of said container means and in gas flow communication with said conduit means;

    c. an ignition means connected to the upstream end of said first combustion stage to ignite said first stage upon impact of said vehicle;

    d. a second combustion stage disposed adjacent to and downstream of said first combustion stage and in gas flow communication with said conduit means;

    e. an ignition delay means disposed within said first combustion stage in communication with said second combustion stage, for ignition of said second stage after combustion and generation of gas in said first stage is completed;

    f. a moisture absorbing means disposed downstream of said second combustion stage, means for liberating water vapor from said moisture absorbing means, into said conduit means during combustion g. said conduit means having an outlet means disposed downstream of said moisture absorbing means, in gas flow communication with said gas bag, whereby combustion gases generated in said combustion stages and water vapor liberated from said moisture absorbing means flow into said gas bag through said conduit means.

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