Orientationless squib connector assembly for automotive air bag assemblies
CA 2233466 C · Owner: Thomas & Betts International, Inc. · Inventors: Rhein, David J.; Lapraik, Scott J.; Gauker, Bradford K.
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An orientationless squib connector assembly for automotive air bag assemblies is disclosed. A single initiator pin is provided axially aligned within a squib socket. An annular ground plate surrounds the initiator pin near the base of the socket. An associated connector includes a first axially located , terminal for electrical contact with the initiator pin and a second terminal comprising a depending beam radially aligned with the first terminal for electrically contacting the ground plate at any rotational orientation of the connector with respect to the socket. Eliminating a required rotational orientation of the connector simplifies its manufacture and assembly and its …
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- Filed August 11, 1997 and granted May 14, 2002. A Canadian patent filed from October 1, 1989 lasts 20 years from filing, so its term ended August 11, 2017.
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