VEHICLE INFLATOR FOR GENERATING SHOCK WAVE THAT OPENS BURST DISC

摘要

An inflator (20) from which gas is released using a shock wave is provided. The inflator includes an inflator housing (24) that contains stored gas. A first end (28) of the inflator housing has an initiator assembly (40) connected thereto and with a burst disc (60) being adjacent a second end (32) thereof. The burst disc (60) opens when the burst pressure thereof is exceeded by a reflected shock wave. Upon escape from the inflator housing, the stored gas and any other gas that is generated are supplied to an air bag or other inflatable at a relatively cooler temperature.