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Electrical connection apparatus and method for an airbag inflator

  • US 7,004,778 B2
  • Filed: 07/07/2003
  • Issued: 02/28/2006
  • Est. Priority Date: 07/07/2003
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. An initiation assembly for a pyrotechnic device, the initiation assembly comprising:

  • an initiator that ignites in response to receipt of an activation signal; and

    a retainer coupled to the initiator, the retainer comprising at least three splines shaped to mate with at least one rib of a connector such that the connector is engageable with the retainer in at least three orientations to enable conveyance of the activation signal from the connector to the initiator, wherein the splines and the rib mesh to prevent rotation of the connector between the orientations.

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