公开(公告)号：US20060219340A1

公开(公告)日：2006-10-05

申请号：US11394985

申请日：2006-03-30

申请人： Steven Dunham ,  Bruce Stevens

发明人： Steven Dunham ,  Bruce Stevens

IPC分类号： C06B45/10

CPC分类号： C06B23/007 ,  C06B45/10 ,  C06D5/06

摘要： The present invention generally relates to gas generant compositions for inflators of occupant restraint systems, for example. A gas generating composition 12 formed in accordance with the present invention includes an alkyl cellulosic fuel/binder, an oxidizer, and a burn inhibitor or ignition catalyst. A vehicle occupant protection system 180, and other gas generating systems, incorporate the compositions of the present invention.

摘要翻译： 本发明一般涉及用于乘员约束系统的充气机的气体发生剂组合物。 根据本发明形成的气体发生组合物12包括烷基纤维素燃料/粘合剂，氧化剂和燃烧抑制剂或点火催化剂。 车辆乘员保护系统180和其它气体发生系统结合了本发明的组合物。

公开(公告)号：US20060163864A1

公开(公告)日：2006-07-27

申请号：US11282063

申请日：2005-11-16

申请人： Steven Dunham ,  Bruce Stevens

发明人： Steven Dunham ,  Bruce Stevens

IPC分类号： B60R22/46 ,  F01B29/08 ,  B60R22/34

CPC分类号： B60R22/4628 ,  F42B3/04

摘要： A gas generating system (24) is provided including a gas generant container (34) and an initiator (28). The initiator (28) is positioned exterior of the gas generant container (34) so as to enable fluid communication with the container (34) upon activation of the initiator (28). A gas generant composition (32) is positioned within the container (34). The gas generant container (34) may have sufficient rigidity to maintain a predetermined shape prior to positioning of the gas generant (32) therein, and is penetrable by combustion products resulting from activation of the initiator (28). A seatbelt device (150) and a vehicle occupant restraint system (180) incorporating a gas generating system as described herein are also disclosed.

摘要翻译： 提供一种气体发生系统（24），其包括气体发生器容器（34）和起动器（28）。 起动器（28）位于气体发生器容器（34）的外部，以便在启动器（28）启动时使得能够与容器（34）流体连通。 气体发生剂组合物（32）位于容器（34）内。 气体发生剂容器（34）可以具有足够的刚性，以在将气体发生剂（32）定位在其中之前保持预定形状，并且可由通过起动器（28）的激活而产生的燃烧产物穿透。 还公开了安装带装置（150）和结合了如本文所述的气体发生系统的车辆乘员约束系统（180）。

公开(公告)号：US20050161917A1

公开(公告)日：2005-07-28

申请号：US11009310

申请日：2004-12-10

申请人： Bruce Stevens

发明人： Bruce Stevens

IPC分类号： B60R20060101 ,  B60R21/23 ,  B60R21/233 ,  B60R21/22

CPC分类号： B60R21/232 ,  B60R2021/23316

摘要： A side curtain airbag (110, 210, 310, 410, 510) for use with a linear gas generator or inflator. In one embodiment, the airbag (110, 210, 310, 410) includes a first panel (113, 213, 313, 413), a second panel (114, 214, 314, 414) adjacent the first panel, and a plurality of elliptically-shaped seams (116, 220, 320, 420) connecting the adjacent panels to define a plurality of inflation fluid flow passages (117, 217, 317, 417) between the seams. In another embodiment, the airbag includes a first panel (513), a second panel (514) adjacent the first panel, and a plurality of substantially straight seams (520) connecting the adjacent panels to define a plurality of inflation fluid flow passages (517) between the seams (520). Use of the seam patterns described herein in side airbag systems allows for improved airbag performance, particularly when used in conjunction with a linear inflator. Inflation of the airbag takes place in a more uniform manner, reducing the risk of localized overpressurization and seam bursting, and improving occupant protection. Moreover, the seam patterns disclosed herein are relatively simple, and their manufacture is relatively easy ands inexpensive.

摘要翻译： 一种用于线性气体发生器或充气机的侧帘式安全气囊（110,210,310,410,510）。 在一个实施例中，气囊（110,210,310,410）包括第一面板（113,213,313,413），与第一面板相邻的第二面板（114,214,314,414），以及多个 连接相邻面板的椭圆形接缝（116,220,320,420）以在接缝之间限定多个充气流体流动通道（117,217,317,417）。 在另一个实施例中，安全气囊包括第一面板（513），与第一面板相邻的第二面板（514）和连接相邻面板的多个基本上直的接缝（520），以限定多个充气流体流动通道 ）（520）之间。 使用本文所述的侧面安全气囊系统中的接缝图案可以改善安全气囊性能，特别是当与线性充气机结合使用时。 安全气囊的膨胀以更均匀的方式进行，降低了局部过压和接缝爆裂的风险，并改善了乘员保护。 此外，本文公开的接缝图案相对简单，并且它们的制造相对容易且便宜。

公开(公告)号：US20050017496A1

公开(公告)日：2005-01-27

申请号：US10869335

申请日：2004-06-15

申请人： Bruce Stevens ,  Steven Dunham

发明人： Bruce Stevens ,  Steven Dunham

IPC分类号： B60R20060101 ,  B60R21/30 ,  B60R22/34 ,  B60R22/46 ,  F42B3/04

CPC分类号： B60R22/4628 ,  B60R2022/4647 ,  F42B3/04

摘要： A micro gas generator 10 is provided primarily for supplying and directing gas from the combustion of pyrotechnic materials into a seatbelt pretensioner 26, for example. A perforated housing 12 of gas generator 10 provides a body for containment of the other gas generant constituents, and forms a propellant chamber 14. A propellant or gas generant 16 is contained within chamber 14 and provides combustion thereof. An annular bore 20 is centrally oriented within the bore seal 18 thereby providing a seat for an associated initiator 22. An initiator blast shield 36 is encased about the initiator 22 thereby attenuating or mitigating the force and progression of the combustion of an ignition compound (not shown) within the initiator 22.

摘要翻译： 主要提供微气体发生器10，用于将气体从烟火材料的燃烧供给和引导到例如安全带预紧器26中。 气体发生器10的穿孔壳体12提供用于容纳其它气体发生剂组分的主体，并形成推进剂室14.推进剂或气体发生剂16容纳在室14内并提供燃烧。 环形孔20在孔密封件18内居中定位，从而为相关联的启动器22提供座位。引爆器防风罩36围绕起动器22被包围，从而减弱或减轻点火化合物的燃烧的力和进展 示出）。

公开(公告)号：US5729222A

公开(公告)日：1998-03-17

申请号：US756274

申请日：1996-11-25

申请人： Jerry Iggulden ,  Richard Crack ,  Nigel Taylor ,  Bruce Stevens ,  Keith Constable ,  Derek Pyner

发明人： Jerry Iggulden ,  Richard Crack ,  Nigel Taylor ,  Bruce Stevens ,  Keith Constable ,  Derek Pyner

IPC分类号： H01H9/02 ,  H01H13/70 ,  H03K17/94 ,  H03K17/96 ,  H03K17/967

CPC分类号： H03K17/9631 ,  H01H13/70 ,  H03K17/943 ,  H03K17/9629 ,  H03K17/967 ,  H01H2221/032 ,  H01H2221/034 ,  H01H2221/056 ,  H01H2221/066 ,  H01H2231/032 ,  H01H2239/012 ,  H01H2239/02 ,  H01H2239/026 ,  H01H2239/07 ,  H01H2300/054 ,  H01H9/0235

摘要： A user configurable control device is particularly suitable for household devices such as remote control transmitters. A variety of function control elements in the form of keys are provided to the consumer who selects a desired set of the control elements. Each of the control elements has a unique pattern of projections molded into the bottom surface. These projections are in operative alignment with an array of membrane switches disposed on a switching substrate within the control device. The control device includes a front panel that is perforated with a pattern of slots. Each of the control elements has a pair of projecting tabs that look the element onto the control panel so that it is securely retained thereon, but may be released if desired. The projections on the bottom of the element extend through the slots in the front panel to the switching substrate below. The particular pattern of projections is unique to each control element and the corresponding pattern of switch contacts closed upon actuation of the control element determines the function that is performed.

摘要翻译： 用户可配置的控制装置特别适用于诸如遥控发射机之类的家用设备。 以键形式的各种功能控制元件被提供给选择一组期望的控制元件的消费者。 每个控制元件具有模制到底表面中的独特的突出图案。 这些突起与设置在控制装置内的开关基板上的薄膜开关阵列操作对准。 该控制装置包括一穿孔槽的前面板。 每个控制元件具有一对突出的突片，其将元件看到控制面板上，使得其牢固地保持在其上，但是如果需要可以释放。 元件底部的突出部分延伸穿过前面板中的槽口到下面的开关基板。 突出的特定图案对于每个控制元件是唯一的，并且在控制元件的致动时闭合的开关触点的相应图案确定所执行的功能。

公开(公告)号：US5579002A

公开(公告)日：1996-11-26

申请号：US479835

申请日：1995-06-07

申请人： Jerry Iggulden ,  Richard Crack ,  Nigel Taylor ,  Bruce Stevens ,  Keith Constable ,  Derek Pyner

发明人： Jerry Iggulden ,  Richard Crack ,  Nigel Taylor ,  Bruce Stevens ,  Keith Constable ,  Derek Pyner

IPC分类号： H01H9/02 ,  H01H13/70 ,  H03K17/94 ,  H03K17/96 ,  H03K17/967

CPC分类号： H03K17/9631 ,  H01H13/70 ,  H03K17/943 ,  H03K17/9629 ,  H03K17/967 ,  H01H2221/032 ,  H01H2221/034 ,  H01H2221/056 ,  H01H2221/066 ,  H01H2231/032 ,  H01H2239/012 ,  H01H2239/02 ,  H01H2239/026 ,  H01H2239/07 ,  H01H2300/054 ,  H01H9/0235

摘要： A user configurable control device is particularly suitable for household devices such as remote control transmitters. A variety of function control elements in the form of keys are provided to the consumer who selects a desired set of the control elements. Each of the control elements has a unique pattern of projections molded into the bottom surface. These projections are in operative alignment with an array of membrane switches disposed on a switching substrate within the control device. The control device includes a front panel that is perforated with a pattern of slots. Each of the control elements has a pair of projecting tabs that lock the element onto the control panel so that it is securely retained thereon, but may be released if desired. The projections on the bottom of the element extend through the slots in the front panel to the switching substrate below. The particular pattern of projections is unique to each control element and the corresponding pattern of switch contacts closed upon actuation of the control element determines the function that is performed.

摘要翻译： 用户可配置的控制装置特别适用于诸如遥控发射机之类的家用设备。 以键形式的各种功能控制元件被提供给选择一组期望的控制元件的消费者。 每个控制元件具有模制到底表面中的独特的突出图案。 这些突起与设置在控制装置内的开关基板上的薄膜开关阵列操作对准。 该控制装置包括一穿孔槽的前面板。 每个控制元件具有一对将元件锁定到控制面板上的突出突片，使得其可靠地保持在其上，但如果需要，可以释放。 元件底部的突出部分延伸穿过前面板中的槽口到下面的开关基板。 突出的特定图案对于每个控制元件是唯一的，并且在控制元件的致动时闭合的开关触点的相应图案确定所执行的功能。

公开(公告)号：US20070145732A1

公开(公告)日：2007-06-28

申请号：US11646633

申请日：2006-12-28

申请人： Bruce Stevens

发明人： Bruce Stevens

IPC分类号： B60R22/46 ,  F01B29/08

CPC分类号： B60R22/46 ,  B60R21/2644

摘要： A gas generator usable in a vehicle occupant protection system. The gas generator includes an initiator holder and an initiator secured in the initiator holder. The initiator includes a housing enclosing an initiator charge. A metallic bore seal is secured to the initiator holder, and a casing is adhesively secured to the bore seal along an exterior surface of the bore seal. A gas generant is positioned within the casing so as to enable fluid communication between the gas generant and combustion products formed by combustion of the initiator charge, thereby enabling ignition of the gas generant.

摘要翻译： 一种可用于车辆乘员保护系统的气体发生器。 气体发生器包括起动器保持器和固定在起动器保持器中的起动器。 启动器包括封闭起动器充电的壳体。 金属孔密封件固定到起动器保持器，并且壳体沿着孔密封件的外表面粘合地固定到孔密封件。 气体发生剂定位在壳体内，以便能够使气体发生剂与由引发剂装料的燃烧形成的燃烧产物之间的流体连通，从而使气体发生剂点燃。

公开(公告)号：US20060022443A1

公开(公告)日：2006-02-02

申请号：US10940395

申请日：2004-09-13

申请人： Bruce Stevens ,  Steven Gordon Dunham

发明人： Bruce Stevens ,  Steven Gordon Dunham

IPC分类号： B60R21/26

CPC分类号： B60R21/2644

摘要： Flame suppressants or catalysts, independent of the gas generant composition, reduce the flame front and carbon monoxide produced by combustion of gas generating compositions employed within gas generating systems such as vehicle occupant restraint systems, for example. Heterogeneous distribution of the flash suppressant and the gas generant within the gas generant bed facilitates, upon gas generator activation, a reduction in flame front of any known gas generant without reformulating the gas generating composition.

摘要翻译： 与气体发生剂组合物无关的阻燃剂或催化剂例如降低了在气体发生系统（例如，车辆乘员约束系统）内使用的气体发生组合物燃烧产生的火焰前沿和一氧化碳。 闪蒸抑制剂和气体发生剂床内的气体发生剂的非均匀分布有助于在气体发生器活化时，任何已知的气体发生剂的火焰前沿的减少而不重排气体发生组合物。

公开(公告)号：US20050235863A1

公开(公告)日：2005-10-27

申请号：US11048655

申请日：2005-01-28

申请人： Bruce Stevens

发明人： Bruce Stevens

IPC分类号： B60R21/26 ,  B60R21/264 ,  C06B45/18 ,  C06C9/00 ,  C06D5/00 ,  B60R21/28

CPC分类号： B60R21/2644 ,  C06B45/18 ,  C06C9/00

摘要： The present invention generally relates to auto-ignition/booster compositions for inflators of occupant restraint systems, for example. An auto-ignition/booster composition in accordance with the present invention includes an auto-ignition composition combined with silicone. When uncured silicone is added to a mixture of the dry granulated constituents of both the auto-ignition and booster components, an extrudable or thixotropic mixture is produced. The uncured mixture may then be applied to any desired surface within an associated gas generator within a vehicle occupant protection system, for example, thereby simplifying gas generator manufacture. A gas generating system incorporating the present composition is also contemplated.

摘要翻译： 本发明总体上涉及用于乘员约束系统的充气机的自动点火/增压组合物。 根据本发明的自动点火/增压组合物包括与硅酮组合的自燃组合物。 当将未固化的硅氧烷加入到自燃和增压组分的干燥颗粒组分的混合物中时，产生可挤出或触变混合物。 然后将未固化的混合物施加到车辆乘员保护系统内的相关联的气体发生器内的任何期望的表面，例如，从而简化气体发生器的制造。 还考虑了并入本发明组合物的气体发生系统。

公开(公告)号：US20050200103A1

公开(公告)日：2005-09-15

申请号：US11067040

申请日：2005-02-25

申请人： Sean Burns ,  Bruce Stevens ,  Paresh Khandhadia ,  Takashi Furusawa

发明人： Sean Burns ,  Bruce Stevens ,  Paresh Khandhadia ,  Takashi Furusawa

IPC分类号： B60R21/22

CPC分类号： B60R21/2644 ,  B60R19/205 ,  B60R21/207 ,  B60R21/21 ,  B60R21/213 ,  B60R2021/26076 ,  B62D25/00

摘要： An inflator (10) for use in an inflatable vehicle occupant protection system. In one aspect of the invention, 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). In yet another aspect of the invention, an airbag device is disclosed which includes an inflator having an inflator housing (12) configured as a structural member of a vehicle. The inflator housing may be employed stand-alone structural member in a vehicle or used to reinforce another structural member. The housing may comprise a cavity portion having a cylindrical cross-section. The cavity portion may serve as the structural member, or extensions (150) may be coupled to the cavity portion to provide a structural member having a desired configuration.

摘要翻译： 一种用于充气车辆乘员保护系统的充气机（10）。 在本发明的一个方面，充气机（10）包括纵向外壳（22），沿着外壳的至少一部分具有基本均匀的横截面面积，以及气体发生剂组合物（24），其沿着 外壳（22）。 气体发生剂组合物（24）沿壳体（22）的部分基本上均匀分布。 沿着外壳（22）的部分形成多个气体出口孔（40），以使外壳（22）和外壳外部之间能够流体连通。 所述孔（40）间隔开与所述孔（40）之间的气体发生剂的燃烧反应的期望传播速率成比例的距离。 在本发明的另一方面，沿壳体（22）的孔（40）的总数与位于孔（40）之间的气体发生剂的燃烧反应的期望传播速率成反比。 在本发明的另一方面，公开了一种气囊装置，其包括具有构造为车辆的结构构件的充气器壳体（12）的充气机。 充气机壳体可以被用于车辆中的独立结构构件或用于加强另一结构构件。 壳体可以包括具有圆柱形横截面的空腔部分。 空腔部分可以用作结构构件，或者延伸部（150）可以联接到空腔部分以提供具有期望构造的结构构件。