Abstract:
An inflator for a vehicle inflatable occupant restraint cushion includes an outlet having a generally cylindrical bore and a radial end wall, with the edge of the bore adjacent the end wall being chamfered to provide a radially angular juncture wall. A domed seal includes a flange seating on the end wall and secured thereto. The dome of the seal projects within the bore and closes the opening of the bore. The flange overlies the angular juncture wall and defines therewith a continuous circumferential recess of angular cross section. A discontinuous groove in the flange opens to the recess. A flexible shaped charge coterminous in extent with the groove fits within the recess. When the charge is fired, the dome separates from the flange along the groove and is swung relative to the flange by the flow of pressure fluid through the bore of the inflator.
Abstract:
A tubular propellant charge fully telescoping an igniter tube having a first primer charge affixed in an outwardly facing recess therein and a projectile having a second primer charge affixed to the aft end thereof. The igniter tube has axial openings communicating between the first and second primer charges through which a flash wave caused by the detonation of the first primer charge propagates to detonate the second primer charge. The resulting ignition of the second primer charge advances the projectile so that the fore end thereof obturates the bore of the weapon barrel rapidly and accurately.
Abstract:
A flexible pyrotechnic relay includes a spiral-wound wire tube covered by a flexible plastic sheath and having an initiating explosive charge adjacent one end thereof, one or more explosive relay charges spaced along the interior thereof, and a flame sensitive receptor charge adjacent the other end thereof. The detonation of the initiating charge is propagated by the relays along the tube to fire the flame sensitive primer.