公开(公告)号：US20110169252A1

公开(公告)日：2011-07-14

申请号：US12687353

申请日：2010-01-14

Applicant: Anthony M. Young ,  Andrew J. Young ,  Kurt L. Gamill

Inventor： Anthony M. Young ,  Andrew J. Young ,  Kurt L. Gamill

IPC: B60R21/26

CPC classification number: B60R21/274 ,  B60R21/262 ,  Y10T137/1692 ,  Y10T137/1744

Abstract: A rupture feature releases pressurized gas into a diffuser through an egress opening in an inflator wall responsive to a pressure impulse in the inflator. A sturdy rupture fragment is positioned opposite the egress opening. A thin rupture membrane continuously circumscribes and sealingly interconnects the rupture fragment to the inflator about the egress opening. Rupture membrane thickness is less than rupture fragment thickness or inflator wall thickness at the egress opening. The rupture membrane is upstanding from the inflator wall about the egress opening to a constant height. The rupture fragment and the rupture membrane are integrally-formed with each other and with the inflator wall at the egress opening. The pressure impulse impacts the rupture fragment, urges the rupture fragment away from the inflator, detaches the rupture fragment from the inflator by fully transversely fracturing the rupture membrane, and drives the rupture fragment into containment within the diffuser.

Abstract translation: 破裂特征通过充气机壁中的出口开口将加压气体释放到扩散器中，以响应于充气机中的压力冲击。 坚固的破裂片段位于出口开口的对面。 薄的断裂膜连续地将破裂片段围绕出口开口密封地连接到充气机。 破裂膜厚度小于出口开口处的破裂碎片厚度或充气机壁厚度。 破裂膜从围绕出口开口的充气机壁竖立到恒定的高度。 破裂片和破裂膜彼此一体地形成，并且在出口处具有充气机壁。 压力冲击影响破裂片段，促使断裂碎片远离充气机，通过完全横向断裂破裂膜将破裂碎片从充气机上分离，并将破裂片段驱动到扩散器内的容纳物中。

公开(公告)号：US08371611B2

公开(公告)日：2013-02-12

申请号：US12687353

申请日：2010-01-14

Applicant: Anthony M. Young ,  Andrew J. Young ,  Kurt L. Gamill

Inventor： Anthony M. Young ,  Andrew J. Young ,  Kurt L. Gamill

IPC: B60R21/274

CPC classification number: B60R21/274 ,  B60R21/262 ,  Y10T137/1692 ,  Y10T137/1744

Abstract: A rupture feature releases pressurized gas into a diffuser through an egress opening in an inflator wall responsive to a pressure impulse in the inflator. A sturdy rupture fragment is positioned opposite the egress opening. A thin rupture membrane continuously circumscribes and sealingly interconnects the rupture fragment to the inflator about the egress opening. Rupture membrane thickness is less than rupture fragment thickness or inflator wall thickness at the egress opening. The rupture membrane is upstanding from the inflator wall about the egress opening to a constant height. The rupture fragment and the rupture membrane are integrally-formed with each other and with the inflator wall at the egress opening. The pressure impulse impacts the rupture fragment, urges the rupture fragment away from the inflator, detaches the rupture fragment from the inflator by fully transversely fracturing the rupture membrane, and drives the rupture fragment into containment within the diffuser.

Abstract translation: 破裂特征通过充气机壁中的出口开口将加压气体释放到扩散器中，以响应于充气机中的压力冲击。 坚固的破裂片段位于出口开口的对面。 薄的断裂膜连续地将破裂片段围绕出口开口密封地连接到充气机。 破裂膜厚度小于出口开口处的破裂碎片厚度或充气机壁厚度。 破裂膜从围绕出口开口的充气机壁竖立到恒定的高度。 破裂片和破裂膜彼此一体地形成，并且在出口处具有充气机壁。 压力冲击影响破裂片段，促使断裂碎片远离充气机，通过完全横向断裂破裂膜将破裂碎片从充气机上分离，并将破裂片段驱动到扩散器内的容纳物中。

公开(公告)号：US20120025503A1

公开(公告)日：2012-02-02

申请号：US12845286

申请日：2010-07-28

Applicant: Anthony M. Young ,  Jared M. Jensen ,  Kurt L. Gamill

Inventor： Anthony M. Young ,  Jared M. Jensen ,  Kurt L. Gamill

IPC: B60R21/26 ,  B23P17/00

CPC classification number: B60R21/26 ,  B60R21/262 ,  Y10T29/496

Abstract: Diffusers adapted for use with air bag cushion inflators and air bag systems may comprise a unitary or integral hollow body defining a diffusion chamber. The hollow body may include a first longitudinal end having an aperture and an opposing second longitudinal end that is at least substantially enclosed. A module attach feature may be disposed between the first longitudinal end and the second longitudinal end. The module attach feature may comprise a lateral extent that is greater than a lateral extent of the hollow body. A plurality of apertures extending through the hollow body may be disposed between the module attach feature and the second longitudinal end. Air bag systems employing such diffusers may include an inflator including the diffuser and at least one inflatable cushion, a portion of which is coupled to the diffuser.

Abstract translation: 适用于气囊缓冲充气机和气囊系统的扩散器可以包括限定扩散室的整体或一体的中空体。 中空体可以包括具有孔的第一纵向端和至少基本封闭的相对的第二纵向端。 模块附接特征可以设置在第一纵向端和第二纵向端之间。 模块附接特征可以包括大于中空体的横向范围的横向范围。 延伸穿过中空体的多个孔可以设置在模块附接特征和第二纵向端之间。 使用这种扩散器的气囊系统可以包括包括扩散器的充气器和至少一个充气垫，其一部分联接到扩散器。

公开(公告)号：US07527291B2

公开(公告)日：2009-05-05

申请号：US11899255

申请日：2007-09-05

Applicant: Anthony M. Young ,  Kenneth J. Clark ,  Scott Jackson

Inventor： Anthony M. Young ,  Kenneth J. Clark ,  Scott Jackson

IPC: B60R21/26

CPC classification number: B60R21/268 ,  B60R21/264 ,  B60R21/274

Abstract: A new type of airbag inflator is described. The airbag inflator includes a chamber that houses a quantity of inflation gas. The inflation gas is capable of filling and deploying an airbag. The inflator also includes a membrane that seals the chamber. A sliding baffle is also added to the inflator. The sliding baffle is positioned proximate the membrane. The sliding baffle has a membrane rupture mechanism and a plurality of gas flow holes. Upon initiation of the inflator, the sliding baffle slides to cause the rupture mechanism to fail the membrane. The rupture mechanism fails the membrane by detaching a single piece from the membrane. The single piece is sufficiently large such that it remains within the inflator (or within the sliding baffle) and does not pass through one of the gas flow holes.

Abstract translation: 描述了一种新型的气囊充气机。 气囊充气机包括容纳一定量的充气气体的腔室。 膨胀气体能够填充和展开气囊。 充气机还包括密封腔室的膜。 还将一个滑动挡板加到充气机上。 滑动挡板位于膜附近。 滑动挡板具有膜破裂机构和多个气体流通孔。 在充气机启动时，滑动挡板滑动以使破裂机构失效。 破裂机制通过从膜分离单件而使膜失效。 单件足够大，使得其保持在充气机内（或在滑动挡板内），并且不通过气体流通孔中的一个。

公开(公告)号：US07004500B2

公开(公告)日：2006-02-28

申请号：US10264522

申请日：2002-10-04

Applicant: Paul Dinsdale ,  David J. Green ,  Anthony M. Young

Inventor： Paul Dinsdale ,  David J. Green ,  Anthony M. Young

IPC: B60R21/26

CPC classification number: B60R21/272 ,  B60R21/213 ,  B60R21/232 ,  B60R21/26 ,  B60R21/264 ,  B60R2021/23107 ,  B60R2021/23386 ,  B60R2021/2612 ,  B60R2021/2615 ,  B60R2021/2633 ,  B60R2021/2685

Abstract: A dual stage inflater for providing an extended flow of inflation gas to an airbag or inflatable curtain is disclosed. The inflator includes a first gas chamber having an exit orifice, the exit orifice having an open configuration and a closed configuration. Additionally, the inflator has a second gas chamber in gaseous communication with the first gas chamber. The first and second gas chambers are separated by a flow restrictor positioned between them. This restrictor controls the flow of gas out of the second gas chamber. The inflator includes an initiator in communication with the interior of one of the gas chambers that is configured to selectively initiate a flow of gas through the exit orifice of the first gas chamber. The exit orifice of the inflator may be disposed within an inlet port of an inflatable curtain to cause inflation gases exiting the inflator through the exit orifices to enter directly into the airbag or inflatable curtain.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种双级充气器，用于向气囊或充气幕提供充气气体的延伸流。 充气机包括具有出口孔的第一气室，出口孔具有打开构型和闭合构型。 此外，充气机具有与第一气室气态连通的第二气室。 第一和第二气室由位于它们之间的限流器隔开。 该限制器控制气体流出第二气室。 充气机包括与气体室之一连通的起动器，其被构造成选择性地启动通过第一气室的出口的气流。 充气机的出口孔可以设置在可充气窗帘的入口内，以使膨胀气体通过出口孔离开充气机，直接进入气囊或充气窗帘。

公开(公告)号：US06942743B2

公开(公告)日：2005-09-13

申请号：US09932672

申请日：2001-08-17

Applicant: Karl K. Rink ,  Anthony M. Young ,  David J. Green

Inventor： Karl K. Rink ,  Anthony M. Young ,  David J. Green

IPC: B01J7/00 ,  C06B43/00 ,  C06B45/00 ,  C06B47/04 ,  C06D5/00 ,  C06D5/02 ,  C06D5/08 ,  C06D5/10

CPC classification number: C06D5/08 ,  C06B45/00 ,  C06B47/04 ,  C06D5/10

Abstract: Inflation apparatuses and methods are provided wherein a hydrocarbon-containing inflation gas-producing mixture is formed via the fluid extraction of the hydrocarbon from a substrate material.

Abstract translation: 提供了充气装置和方法，其中通过烃从基底材料的流体萃取形成含烃膨胀气体产生混合物。

公开(公告)号：US20130026742A1

公开(公告)日：2013-01-31

申请号：US13192050

申请日：2011-07-27

Applicant: Anthony M. Young ,  Gary K. Lund ,  Kenneth J. Clark ,  Brett Hussey

Inventor： Anthony M. Young ,  Gary K. Lund ,  Kenneth J. Clark ,  Brett Hussey

IPC: B60R21/26

CPC classification number: F42B3/045 ,  F42B5/16

Abstract: The disclosure provides an inflator device for a passive restraint device, like an airbag. In certain aspects, a fuel-rich gas generant grain is located in actuating proximity to an initiator device. The grain has at least one flow channel through which a shock wave generated by the initiator device passes. The shock wave opens a burst disc between the inflator housing and downstream airbag to permit gases to flow into the airbag. A chamber storing pressurized gas (having at least one oxidant, e.g., O2) is also disposed within the inflator. Upon initiator actuation, the oxidant can react with combustion products of the initiator and the fuel-rich gas generant and flow into the airbag for rapid inflation. Methods of inflating airbags and improving airbag deployment reliability are provided. Such inflators are particularly suitable for large volume (greater than 60 liter) airbags.

Abstract translation: 本公开提供了一种用于被动约束装置的充气装置，如气囊。 在某些方面，富含燃料的气体发生剂颗粒位于致动装置附近的致动器中。 颗粒具有至少一个流动通道，起动器装置产生的冲击波通过该流动通道。 冲击波在充气器壳体和下游气囊之间打开爆破盘，以允许气体流入气囊。 存储加压气体（具有至少一种氧化剂，例如O 2）的室也设置在充气机内。 在启动器启动时，氧化剂可与引发剂和富燃料气体发生剂的燃烧产物反应并流入气囊以进行快速膨胀。 提供充气安全气囊和提高安全气囊部署可靠性的方法。 这种充气机特别适用于大容积（大于60升）的安全气囊。

公开(公告)号：US20090206586A1

公开(公告)日：2009-08-20

申请号：US12070471

申请日：2008-02-19

Applicant: Michael Perez ,  Scott Jackson ,  Anthony M. Young ,  Brent A. Parks ,  David Green ,  Greg Lanham

Inventor： Michael Perez ,  Scott Jackson ,  Anthony M. Young ,  Brent A. Parks ,  David Green ,  Greg Lanham

IPC: B60R21/268

CPC classification number: B60R21/268 ,  B60R21/274

Abstract: A stored gas inflator having a chamber. The chamber houses a quantity of stored gas. The chamber is sealed by a burst disk. A frangible support is also added. The frangible support is designed to support the burst disk. The frangible support breaks during deployment of the inflator. The inflator is further constructed such that when the temperature of the inflator exceeds a threshold level, the gas is vented out of the chamber through the frangible member.

Abstract translation: 具有室的储存气体充气器。 房间里装有一定量的储气。 腔室被爆裂盘密封。 还增加了一个脆弱的支持。 易碎支持旨在支持爆破磁盘。 在充气机部署过程中，易碎的支撑破裂。 进一步构造充气机，使得当充气机的温度超过阈值水平时，气体通过易碎构件从腔室排出。

公开(公告)号：US20090058059A1

公开(公告)日：2009-03-05

申请号：US11899255

申请日：2007-09-05

Applicant: Anthony M. Young ,  Kenneth J. Clark ,  Scott Jackson

Inventor： Anthony M. Young ,  Kenneth J. Clark ,  Scott Jackson

IPC: B60R21/268

CPC classification number: B60R21/268 ,  B60R21/264 ,  B60R21/274

Abstract: A new type of airbag inflator is described. The airbag inflator includes a chamber that houses a quantity of inflation gas. The inflation gas is capable of filling and deploying an airbag. The inflator also includes a membrane that seals the chamber. A sliding baffle is also added to the inflator. The sliding baffle is positioned proximate the membrane. The sliding baffle has a membrane rupture mechanism and a plurality of gas flow holes. Upon initiation of the inflator, the sliding baffle slides to cause the rupture mechanism to fail the membrane. The rupture mechanism fails the membrane by detaching a single piece from the membrane. The single piece is sufficiently large such that it remains within the inflator (or within the sliding baffle) and does not pass through one of the gas flow holes.

Abstract translation: 描述了一种新型的气囊充气机。 气囊充气机包括容纳一定量的充气气体的腔室。 膨胀气体能够填充和展开气囊。 充气机还包括密封腔室的膜。 还将一个滑动挡板加到充气机上。 滑动挡板位于膜附近。 滑动挡板具有膜破裂机构和多个气体流通孔。 在充气机启动时，滑动挡板滑动以使破裂机构失效。 破裂机制通过从膜分离单件而使膜失效。 单件足够大，使得其保持在充气器内（或在滑动挡板内），并且不通过气体流动孔中的一个。

公开(公告)号：US06979021B2

公开(公告)日：2005-12-27

申请号：US10636344

申请日：2003-08-07

Applicant: Anthony M. Young ,  Thomas E. Funk

Inventor： Anthony M. Young ,  Thomas E. Funk

IPC: B60R21/26 ,  B60R21/268 ,  F42B3/12

CPC classification number: B60R21/268 ,  B60R2021/26029 ,  B60R2021/2633 ,  F42B3/103

Abstract: An integral initiator assembly and an inflator device including the integral initiator assembly. The integral initiator assembly including a body having a first end including an opening. An initiator canister including a reactive charge and a conductive pin is joined to the body in discharge alignment with the first end opening by an injection-molded material. At least two gas exit holes are included in the body and positioned radially relative to a longitudinal axis of the initiator canister. The gas exit holes in gas flow communication with a gas flow space between an inside surface of the body and the initiator canister to allow inflation gas to exit the integral initiator assembly. A rupturable disk seals the opening of the first end. The integral initiator assembly is attached to the body at the first end over the sealed opening and filled with inflation gas to form an inflator device. Actuation of the reactive charge ruptures the rupturable disk and the pressurized inflation gas enters the gas flow space and exits through the gas exit holes.