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- B60R22/4628—Reels with means to tension the belt in an emergency by forced winding up characterised by fluid actuators, e.g. pyrotechnic gas generators
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- the present invention relates to a pretensioner for a vehicle occupant safety restraint, particularly for a seat belt.
- Pretensioners are used to rapidly pull in slack in a safety restraint seat belt at the onset of a crash to more securely restrain the vehicle occupant against forward movement and potential injury by collision with structural features of the vehicle.
- the pretensioning operation pulls the occupant into, or at least towards, the correct seating position to maximize the effect of a second restraint such as an airbag.
- a modern seat belt is known as a 3-point restraint because it is secured to the vehicle at three points arranged about the vehicle occupant to provide a diagonal torso section and a horizontal lap portion to hold the vehicle occupant in the seat.
- the belt is attached to the vehicle by a spring-loaded retractor tending to tighten in the belt, and by a buckle for quick release of the belt.
- Pretensioners are typically sited at the retractor or at the buckle end of the restraining seat belt. They are designed to store energy which when released effects the pretensioning operation. This energy may be mechanical energy in the form of a stressed spring, but more modern pretensioners are pyrotechnically operated. Pyrotechnically operated pretensioners comprise a sealed tube containing a gas generant composition which reacts rapidly to generate gas which expands rapidly to provide the energy to effect the pretensioning operation. The gas generant composition is ignited electrically via pin terminals protruding from the pretensioning tube and connected to an intermediate igniter material.
- the present invention aims to provide an improved pretensioner, which can be used at either end of the seat belt.
- a pretensioner for a vehicle occupant safety restraint comprising: an outer casing; gas generant contained within said outer case; an igniter comprising igniter material within an igniter housing; a pair of electrodes connected to said igniter material; and a ground path connector link electrically connecting the igniter housing to a grounding path.
- the connector link electrically connects the igniter housing to one of the electrodes.
- the link is a very low, or even almost zero, resistance link and is connected to one of the pins only with a shorting connection between the two electrodes being provided.
- the pretensioner is constructed so that the igniter housing is electrically connected to the outer case of the pretensioner, for example by making it an interference fit in the case, and one of the electrode pins (preferably the grounded one) forms an electrical connection to the outer case, for example it may comprise a bent section protruding through the igniter housing and fitting, interference wise, with the outer case.
- the igniter housing is electrically connected to the outer case of the pretensioner, for example by making it an interference fit in the case, and one of the electrode pins (preferably the grounded one) forms an electrical connection to the outer case, for example it may comprise a bent section protruding through the igniter housing and fitting, interference wise, with the outer case.
- This embodiment has the advantage of requiring few parts and no substantial modification of the igniter housing. Also there are only two points which need maintain electrical connection.
- the link is provided by a resilient member, preferably a spring pressed over one of the pins.
- the igniter housing is again formed as an interference fit with the outer case and the spring providing the low resistance link from the case to the pin.
- the igniter housing is made from non-conductive material and the igniter housing has a cap which is crimped with the outer case directly into a conductive sleeve, and one of the pins is modified so that a flat anti-rotation feature is extended outwards to contact with the conductive sleeve.
- This embodiment has the advantage that a relatively low number of electrical contacts are required and little modification to manufacturing tools is needed.
- the igniter housing is molded or cast from conductive material and one of the pins is coated in an insulating material such as plastic.
- the igniter housing cap and the outer case are crimped directly onto a conductive sleeve thus creating a low resistance link between the conductive igniter housing and the pin.
- the second pin is insulated from the igniter housing. This has the advantage of reducing the number of electrical contacts, and requiring no additional components.
- the igniter housing cap is designed as an interference fit with the outer case, so as to electrically connect the two components, and an electrical connection is formed between the outer case and one of the pins, for example by an extended leg jutting from the outer case to contact the pin.
- This embodiment requires no additional parts and no modification to existing manufacturing tools.
- FIG. 1 is a cross-sectional view of part of a known prior art pretensioner
- FIG. 2 is a cross-sectional view of part of a pretensioner according to one embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 3 is a cross-sectional view of part of a pretensioner according to a second embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 4 is a cross-sectional view of part of a pretensioner according to a third embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 5 is a cross-sectional view of part of a pretensioner according to a fourth embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 6 is a cross-sectional view of part of a pretensioner according to a fifth embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 7 is a cross-sectional view of part of a pretensioner according to a sixth embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 1 there is shown is a cross-sectional view of part of a known prior art pretensioner.
- the pretensioner comprises an outer case 1 in the form of a cylindrical tube of metallic material. This is filled with a gas generant 5 , numerous examples of which are known to those skilled in the art.
- a gas generant 5 numerous examples of which are known to those skilled in the art.
- Within the outer case 1 is situated a small quantity of sensitive igniter material 2 sandwiched behind an igniter header cap 4 .
- the igniter material 2 has a thickness indicated by 7 .
- Two electrode pins 3 , 3 a pass through a seal 6 forming the igniter housing 8 at the end of the outer case 1 . They are connected by means of a thin wire (not shown) welded to each pin and lying adjacent to or embedded in the igniter material 2 . One of the pins 3 is connected to ground and thus provides a grounding path.
- Spurious electric charges such as those which result from electrostatic build up, can cause an undesirable discharge of current from the outer case 1 to the header cap 4 and thus through the sensitive igniter material 2 to the grounding pin 3 .
- a current passes through the igniter material it often causes ignition leading to spurious activation of the pretensioner.
- FIGS. 2 to 6 show several embodiments of the invention in which spurious discharges are reduced.
- FIG. 2 A first embodiment of the invention is shown in FIG. 2.
- the electrode 3 a has a U-bend 9 formed to connect with the inside wall of the outer case 1 and form an electrical connection therewith.
- the header cap 4 is modified to provide an electrical connection with the inside wall of the outer case 1 by an outwardly bent portion in the form of projecting tangs 10 .
- an electrical connection is provided between the header cap 4 and the grounding pin 3 , via the outer case 1 , of relatively low resistance so that spurious charges are discharged to ground before they build up sufficiently to activate the sensitive igniter material 2 .
- the second embodiment shown in FIG. 3 utilises a pressed metal clip 11 to provide a link from the generator case 1 to the grounding pin 3 .
- the header cap 4 is formed as an interference fit with the outer case by means of tangs 10 contacting the inside surface of the outer case. Again this provide a short circuit to ground for spurious charges.
- the tangs may be formed on assembly of the pretensioner by the case being inserted over the header cap.
- FIG. 4 is similar to FIG. 3 but shows the use of a stainless steel tension spring 12 wound around the grounding pin 3 with its free end connected to the generator outer case 1 to provide the required short circuit link between the case 1 and ground. This is in place of the pressed spring 11 shown in FIG. 3.
- the link between the header cap 4 and the case 1 is again provided by bent tags 10 .
- An annular groove 13 of between 0.3 and 0.5 mm depth is formed in the case to clamp the case to the fuse seal 6 and retain the two to a pull off load of up to 250 N.
- a plurality of stakes 18 typically eight, equally spaced around the circumference of the groove serve to make the connection stronger.
- the igniter housing 8 comprises two parts: a conductive outer sleeve 13 , formed for example from aluminium, and a non-conductive insert 14 which may be moulded of standard plastics material such as that known as PBT.
- the outer sleeve provides a direct electrical connection to the outer case 1 .
- the outer sleeve is connected to the grounding pin 3 by a stainless steel pin 15 . This stainless steel pin is formed by a relatively small change to the anti-rotation feature.
- FIG. 6 illustrates an embodiment in which the grounding pin 3 is directly connected to both the outer case 1 and to the header cap 4 by using a conductive plastic material for the igniter housing 8 . This will provide the low resistance short circuit path required from the header cap 4 to ground. However, in this embodiment it is necessary to insulate the other electrode pin 3 a and this is done by dipping it into insulating plastics material 16 prior to moulding the housing 8 around the pins 3 , 3 a.
- FIG. 7 Another embodiment is shown in FIG. 7 where the outer case 1 is formed with an extending leg 17 which contacts the grounding pin 3 directly.
- the header cap 4 is formed as an interference fit with tangs 10 to provide the connection from the header cap to the case, as in the embodiments of FIGS. 2, 3 and 4 .
- a circumferential groove 13 with spaced stakes is also provided to ensure a strong connection between the case 1 and the igniter housing 8 as in the embodiment of FIG. 4.
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- The present invention relates to a pretensioner for a vehicle occupant safety restraint, particularly for a seat belt.
- Pretensioners are used to rapidly pull in slack in a safety restraint seat belt at the onset of a crash to more securely restrain the vehicle occupant against forward movement and potential injury by collision with structural features of the vehicle. In addition, the pretensioning operation pulls the occupant into, or at least towards, the correct seating position to maximize the effect of a second restraint such as an airbag.
- A modern seat belt is known as a 3-point restraint because it is secured to the vehicle at three points arranged about the vehicle occupant to provide a diagonal torso section and a horizontal lap portion to hold the vehicle occupant in the seat. The belt is attached to the vehicle by a spring-loaded retractor tending to tighten in the belt, and by a buckle for quick release of the belt.
- Pretensioners are typically sited at the retractor or at the buckle end of the restraining seat belt. They are designed to store energy which when released effects the pretensioning operation. This energy may be mechanical energy in the form of a stressed spring, but more modern pretensioners are pyrotechnically operated. Pyrotechnically operated pretensioners comprise a sealed tube containing a gas generant composition which reacts rapidly to generate gas which expands rapidly to provide the energy to effect the pretensioning operation. The gas generant composition is ignited electrically via pin terminals protruding from the pretensioning tube and connected to an intermediate igniter material.
- Discussion of the Prior Art
- The general construction of a pretensioner and the manner in which it is fitted into a vehicle to control a safety restraint seat belt is well known to persons skilled in the art. One such example is shown and described in EP 827 883 A.
- One problem with pyrotechnically operated pretensioners is that spurious electric charges can produce inadvertent activation of the pretensioner. For example static charge may build up within the sub-assembly of the pretensioner. When the unit passes over or through any static field a low voltage will flow across the sensitive igniter material. This low voltage will in time break down the protective coating on the igniter material and once exposed it will react with oxygen and ignite thus causing the pretensioner to be activated.
- In addition, inadvertent firing will occur with single discharges of static electricity, especially across the igniter material, which provides a short path between the firing pins and the igniter casing.
- The present invention aims to provide an improved pretensioner, which can be used at either end of the seat belt.
- According to one aspect of the present invention there is provided a pretensioner for a vehicle occupant safety restraint comprising: an outer casing; gas generant contained within said outer case; an igniter comprising igniter material within an igniter housing; a pair of electrodes connected to said igniter material; and a ground path connector link electrically connecting the igniter housing to a grounding path.
- Preferably the connector link electrically connects the igniter housing to one of the electrodes. Advantageously the link is a very low, or even almost zero, resistance link and is connected to one of the pins only with a shorting connection between the two electrodes being provided.
- Thus a low resistance link is provided for the charge to take through the unit so as to prevent the build up of charge and thus inhibit spurious activation of the pretensioner.
- According to a first embodiment of the present invention the pretensioner is constructed so that the igniter housing is electrically connected to the outer case of the pretensioner, for example by making it an interference fit in the case, and one of the electrode pins (preferably the grounded one) forms an electrical connection to the outer case, for example it may comprise a bent section protruding through the igniter housing and fitting, interference wise, with the outer case. Thus a short circuit is provided between the igniter housing and the grounded electrode pin via the outer case to discharge spurious static currents.
- This embodiment has the advantage of requiring few parts and no substantial modification of the igniter housing. Also there are only two points which need maintain electrical connection.
- According to a second embodiment the link is provided by a resilient member, preferably a spring pressed over one of the pins. The igniter housing is again formed as an interference fit with the outer case and the spring providing the low resistance link from the case to the pin.
- The resilience of the spring maintains the electrical connections and reduces the risk of the contact being broken. This embodiment also requires very little or no changes to the igniter housing design.
- According to a third embodiment the igniter housing is made from non-conductive material and the igniter housing has a cap which is crimped with the outer case directly into a conductive sleeve, and one of the pins is modified so that a flat anti-rotation feature is extended outwards to contact with the conductive sleeve. This embodiment has the advantage that a relatively low number of electrical contacts are required and little modification to manufacturing tools is needed.
- According to a fourth embodiment the igniter housing is molded or cast from conductive material and one of the pins is coated in an insulating material such as plastic. The igniter housing cap and the outer case are crimped directly onto a conductive sleeve thus creating a low resistance link between the conductive igniter housing and the pin. The second pin is insulated from the igniter housing. This has the advantage of reducing the number of electrical contacts, and requiring no additional components.
- According to a fifth embodiment the igniter housing cap is designed as an interference fit with the outer case, so as to electrically connect the two components, and an electrical connection is formed between the outer case and one of the pins, for example by an extended leg jutting from the outer case to contact the pin. This embodiment requires no additional parts and no modification to existing manufacturing tools.
- Of course, modifications and combinations of the features of each of the embodiments are envisaged and are intended to be within the scope of the invention.
- For a better understanding of the present invention and to show how the same may be carried into effect, reference will now be made to the accompanying drawings, in which:
- FIG. 1 is a cross-sectional view of part of a known prior art pretensioner;
- FIG. 2 is a cross-sectional view of part of a pretensioner according to one embodiment of the present invention;
- FIG. 3 is a cross-sectional view of part of a pretensioner according to a second embodiment of the present invention;
- FIG. 4 is a cross-sectional view of part of a pretensioner according to a third embodiment of the present invention;
- FIG. 5 is a cross-sectional view of part of a pretensioner according to a fourth embodiment of the present invention;
- FIG. 6 is a cross-sectional view of part of a pretensioner according to a fifth embodiment of the present invention;
- FIG. 7 is a cross-sectional view of part of a pretensioner according to a sixth embodiment of the present invention.
- In the Figures like parts are denoted by like reference numbers.
- Referring first to FIG. 1 there is shown is a cross-sectional view of part of a known prior art pretensioner. The pretensioner comprises an
outer case 1 in the form of a cylindrical tube of metallic material. This is filled with agas generant 5, numerous examples of which are known to those skilled in the art. Within theouter case 1 is situated a small quantity ofsensitive igniter material 2 sandwiched behind anigniter header cap 4. Theigniter material 2 has a thickness indicated by 7. - Two
electrode pins seal 6 forming theigniter housing 8 at the end of theouter case 1. They are connected by means of a thin wire (not shown) welded to each pin and lying adjacent to or embedded in theigniter material 2. One of thepins 3 is connected to ground and thus provides a grounding path. - When an electric current is applied across the
electrode pins igniter material 2. This activates the main gasgenerant material 5. - Spurious electric charges, such as those which result from electrostatic build up, can cause an undesirable discharge of current from the
outer case 1 to theheader cap 4 and thus through thesensitive igniter material 2 to thegrounding pin 3. When such a current passes through the igniter material it often causes ignition leading to spurious activation of the pretensioner. - FIGS.2 to 6 show several embodiments of the invention in which spurious discharges are reduced.
- A first embodiment of the invention is shown in FIG. 2. The
electrode 3 a has a U-bend 9 formed to connect with the inside wall of theouter case 1 and form an electrical connection therewith. In addition theheader cap 4 is modified to provide an electrical connection with the inside wall of theouter case 1 by an outwardly bent portion in the form of projectingtangs 10. Thus an electrical connection is provided between theheader cap 4 and thegrounding pin 3, via theouter case 1, of relatively low resistance so that spurious charges are discharged to ground before they build up sufficiently to activate thesensitive igniter material 2. - The second embodiment shown in FIG. 3 utilises a pressed
metal clip 11 to provide a link from thegenerator case 1 to thegrounding pin 3. As in the embodiment of FIG. 1 theheader cap 4 is formed as an interference fit with the outer case by means oftangs 10 contacting the inside surface of the outer case. Again this provide a short circuit to ground for spurious charges. The tangs may be formed on assembly of the pretensioner by the case being inserted over the header cap. - FIG. 4 is similar to FIG. 3 but shows the use of a stainless
steel tension spring 12 wound around thegrounding pin 3 with its free end connected to the generatorouter case 1 to provide the required short circuit link between thecase 1 and ground. This is in place of the pressedspring 11 shown in FIG. 3. The link between theheader cap 4 and thecase 1 is again provided bybent tags 10. Anannular groove 13 of between 0.3 and 0.5 mm depth is formed in the case to clamp the case to thefuse seal 6 and retain the two to a pull off load of up to 250 N. A plurality ofstakes 18, typically eight, equally spaced around the circumference of the groove serve to make the connection stronger. - In FIG. 5 the
igniter housing 8 comprises two parts: a conductiveouter sleeve 13, formed for example from aluminium, and anon-conductive insert 14 which may be moulded of standard plastics material such as that known as PBT. The outer sleeve provides a direct electrical connection to theouter case 1. The outer sleeve is connected to thegrounding pin 3 by astainless steel pin 15. This stainless steel pin is formed by a relatively small change to the anti-rotation feature. - FIG. 6 illustrates an embodiment in which the
grounding pin 3 is directly connected to both theouter case 1 and to theheader cap 4 by using a conductive plastic material for theigniter housing 8. This will provide the low resistance short circuit path required from theheader cap 4 to ground. However, in this embodiment it is necessary to insulate theother electrode pin 3 a and this is done by dipping it into insulatingplastics material 16 prior to moulding thehousing 8 around thepins - Another embodiment is shown in FIG. 7 where the
outer case 1 is formed with an extendingleg 17 which contacts thegrounding pin 3 directly. Theheader cap 4 is formed as an interference fit withtangs 10 to provide the connection from the header cap to the case, as in the embodiments of FIGS. 2, 3 and 4. Acircumferential groove 13 with spaced stakes is also provided to ensure a strong connection between thecase 1 and theigniter housing 8 as in the embodiment of FIG. 4. - Many changes and modifications in the above described embodiments of the invention can, of course, be carried out without departing from the scope thereof. Accordingly, that scope is intended to be limited only by the scope of the appended claims.
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