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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Sep. 09, 2003
Filed:
Nov. 26, 2001
Ernst Enzmann, Grassau, DE;
Johann Vetter, Waldkraiburg, DE;
TRW Airbag Systems GmbH & Co. KG, Aschau Inn, DE;
Abstract
The invention relates to a pyrotechnic gas generator comprising a gas-tight outer housing consisting of at least two parts, a first part of which being a receiving part for pyrotechnic material and a second part of which being a base part which is connected with the receiving part by welding so as to form the outer housing. One of both parts has a radially projecting, surrounding flange with an outer peripheral edge and the other part has an axially extending, rim-like projection circumferentially surrounding said peripheral edge and having an inner surface which is contacted by the peripheral edge. The welding of the first and second parts is provided at the flange.