Method of producing an igniter
AssigneeTRW Airbag Systems GmbH
InventorsHorst Laucht, Ernst Enzmann
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Abstract
The invention relates to a method of producing an igniter for a gas generator. The igniter contains a charge sleeve which has an open end. The method comprising the following steps: A pyrotechnic ignition charge is introduced via the open end into the charge sleeve such that an edge of the charge sleeve projects axially at the open end with respect to the ignition charge. The projecting part of the edge is shortened axially, and the open end is closed. The invention further relates to a charge sleeve which has a weakened zone running along its periphery, or has a section which is able to be removed from the remainder of the charge sleeve.
Claims10
A method of producing an igniter for a gas generator, said igniter containing a charge sleeve which has an open end, said method comprising the following steps:
- a pyrotechnic ignition charge is introduced via said open end into said charge sleeve such that an edge of said charge sleeve projects axially at said open end with respect to said ignition charge,
- said projecting part of said edge is shortened axially, and
- said open end is closed.
A charge sleeve for an igniter of a gas generator, said charge sleeve comprising a periphery and being able to hold a pyrotechnic ignition charge, a weakened zone being provided which runs along said periphery of said charge sleeve.
A charge sleeve for an igniter of a gas generator, said charge sleeve being able to hold a pyrotechnic ignition charge and having a section which can be removed.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.