US 12,330,582 B1
Initiator for a gas generator of a vehicle safety device
Marcus Clark, Kaysville, UT (US)
Assigned to Autoliv ASP, Inc., Ogden, UT (US)
Filed by Autoliv ASP, Inc., Ogden, UT (US)
Filed on Mar. 21, 2024, as Appl. No. 18/611,822.
Application 18/611,822 is a continuation in part of application No. 18/541,039, filed on Dec. 15, 2023, granted, now 12,162,425.
This patent is subject to a terminal disclaimer.
Int. Cl. B60R 21/264 (2006.01); B60R 21/217 (2011.01); B60R 21/26 (2011.01)
CPC B60R 21/264 (2013.01) [B60R 21/2171 (2013.01); B60R 2021/2178 (2013.01); B60R 2021/26029 (2013.01)] 20 Claims
OG exemplary drawing
 
1. An initiator for a gas generator of a vehicle safety device, the initiator actuatable by an electrical power source, the initiator comprising:
a cup defining an interior for receiving a pyrotechnic material;
a pair of electrical pins extending from the cup and arranged to be in reaction initiating communication with the pyrotechnic material through a bridge wire;
an over-molded body having a first end defining a pocket for receiving the electrical power source;
a mounting ring extending around a least a portion of a periphery of the over-molded body; and
an electrically conductive member providing electrical communication between the mounting ring and an inner diameter of the pocket, the electrically conductive member molded in place within the over-molded body.