Initiator assembly

Abstract

A bore seal is includes a polymeric interface portion adapted for coupling to an initiator activation signal transmission medium, and an initiator-receiving portion adapted for receiving an initiator therein. The bore seal generally houses a pyrotechnic initiator or igniter therein, for incorporation into a gas generating system or other system having a pyrotechnically actuatable element.

Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

FIGS. 1 a-1c are cross-sectional side views showing one embodiment of a conventional bore seal and a micro gas generator incorporating the bore seal;

FIGS. 2 a-2c, 3a-3c, and 7a-7f are cross-sectional side views showing various embodiments of a bore seal in accordance with the present invention incorporated into micro gas generators;

FIGS. 4 a-4c, 5a-5c, and 6a-6b are cross-sectional side views showing various additional embodiments of a bore seal in accordance with the present invention;

FIG. 8 is an end perspective view of yet another embodiment of a bore seal in accordance with the present invention; and

FIG. 9 is a schematic representation of an exemplary vehicle occupant protection system incorporating a micro gas generator utilizing a bore seal in accordance with the present invention.

Claims

1. A bore seal comprising: a polymeric interface portion adapted for coupling to an initiator activation signal transmission medium; andan initiator-receiving portion adapted for receiving an initiator therein.