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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Sep. 08, 1998
Filed:
Jul. 22, 1996
Applicant:
Inventors:
Benoit Marsaud, Neaufles Saint Martin, FR;
Christian Perotto, Ballancourt, FR;
Daniel Duvacouier, Bordeaux, FR;
Assignee:
SNC Livbag, Vert Le Petit, FR;
Attorney:
Primary Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
C06D / ; B60R / ;
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
102288 ; 102287 ; 280741 ;
Abstract
The present invention relates to a gas generator for motor vehicle safety. The generator (1) comprises a hollow cylindrical body (2) containing an igniter (8), a pyrotechnic charge (20) and a nozzle (16,19). The pyrotechnic charge is in the form of a lobed block perforated with channels (24) which are parallel to the axis of the generator. The generator (1) is extended by a diffuser (30) which has a lateral vent (33) for discharging the gases. The generator (1) is particularly suited for inflating side bags for protecting the occupants of a motor vehicle.