Hybrid gas generator for airbag

An apparatus for the generation of hybrid gas comprises: (a) a pyrotechnic gas generator (2)and (b) a pressurized gas reservoir (3) ; The igniter functions to initiate combustion of a charge and liberation of the pressurized gas in the reservoir The pyrotechnic gas generator (2) is effected by means, on one part, of a unit(5) consisting of an electro-pyrotechnic igniter (50) with primary and secondary extremities (6,7), and on the other part, a flexible element containing a pyrotechnic charge(10) connected to the second extremity of the unit. An Independent claim is also included for the pyrotechnic generator(2).