Inflator combustion control mechanism

Abstract

A filter is provided defining an enclosure having a volume that is resiliently variable responsive to an internal pressure within the enclosure. A gas generating system, an airbag system, and a vehicle occupant protection system incorporating the filter are also disclosed.

Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

In the drawings illustrating embodiments of the present invention:

FIG. 1 is a cross-sectional side view of a gas generating system in accordance with the present invention showing an expandable filter of the gas generating system prior to system activation;

FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the filter of FIG. 1;

FIG. 3 is a cross-sectional side view of the filter of FIG. 2 prior to gas generating system activation;

FIG. 4 is a cross-sectional side view of the filter of FIG. 2 after gas generating system activation; and

FIG. 4A is a perspective view of a filter in accordance with another embodiment of the present invention; and

FIG. 5 is a schematic representation of an exemplary vehicle occupant protection system incorporating a gas generating system in accordance with the present invention.

Claims

1. A filter defining an enclosure having a volume that is resiliently variable responsive to an internal pressure within the enclosure.