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Gas generator ignition assembly using a projectile

  • US 5,230,531 A
  • Filed: 01/06/1992
  • Issued: 07/27/1993
  • Est. Priority Date: 10/22/1990
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. An ignition assembly for a gas generator in a motor vehicle inflatable safety system, said gas generator having a propellant means for generating propellant gases, upon activation of said ignition assembly, which are provided to said safety system, said ignition assembly comprising:

  • activator means for igniting said propellant means;

    actuation means for engaging said activator means;

    first means for propelling said actuation means into engagement with said activator means, wherein said propellant means ignites and propellant gases are provided from said gas generator in a predetermined direction; and

    sealing means for substantially reducing the flow of said propellant gases from said gas generator in a direction other than said predetermined direction, wherein said sealing means moves from an inoperative to an operative position after ignition of said propellant means.

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