Linear inflator and mounting clip
First Claim
1. An airbag system comprising:
- an airbag; and
a plurality of mounting clips coupled to the airbag for mounting the airbag to a vehicle, each mounting clip defining a cavity configured for receiving a portion of an inflator therein,wherein the airbag includes a plurality of pairs of opposed tabs extending from edge portions thereof, and wherein a pocket is formed between the tabs of each pair of opposed tabs for receiving a portion of a respective mounting clip of the plurality of mounting clips therein; and
wherein each clip cavity resides within a portion of the airbag.
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Abstract
An inflator (10) for use in an inflatable vehicle occupant protection system. In one aspect, the inflator (10) includes a longitudinal enclosure (22) having a substantially uniform cross-sectional area along at least a portion of the enclosure, and a gas generant composition (24) positioned along the portion of the enclosure (22). The gas generant composition (24) is distributed substantially uniformly along the portion of the enclosure (22). A plurality of gas exit apertures (40) is formed along the portion of the enclosure (22) to enable fluid communication between the enclosure (22) and an exterior of the enclosure. The apertures (40) are spaced apart a distance proportional to a desired rate of propagation of a combustion reaction of gas generant positioned between the apertures (40). In another aspect of the invention, the total number of apertures (40) along the enclosure (22) is inversely proportional to a desired rate of propagation of a combustion reaction of gas generant positioned between the apertures (40). An airbag system (100) incorporating the inflator (10) and methods of attaching the airbag system to a vehicle are also disclosed.
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16 Claims
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1. An airbag system comprising:
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an airbag; and a plurality of mounting clips coupled to the airbag for mounting the airbag to a vehicle, each mounting clip defining a cavity configured for receiving a portion of an inflator therein, wherein the airbag includes a plurality of pairs of opposed tabs extending from edge portions thereof, and wherein a pocket is formed between the tabs of each pair of opposed tabs for receiving a portion of a respective mounting clip of the plurality of mounting clips therein; and wherein each clip cavity resides within a portion of the airbag. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15)
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16. A vehicle occupant restraint system comprising:
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an airbag; and a plurality of mounting clips coupled to the airbag for mounting the airbag to a vehicle, each mounting clip defining a cavity configured for receiving a portion of an inflator therein, wherein the airbag includes a plurality of pairs of opposed tabs extending from edge portions thereof; and
wherein a pocket is formed between the tabs of each pair of opposed tabs for receiving a portion of a respective mounting clip of the plurality of mounting clips therein; andwherein each clip cavity resides within a portion of the airbag.
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