Multi-stage detachable hood air scoop assemblies and vehicles incorporating the same
US10166860B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 3, 2017 |
| Grant date | Jan 1, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 3, 2037 |
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- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60Y2306/01
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A vehicle includes a hood assembly that covers an engine compartment. A multi-stage detachable hood air scoop assembly is connected to the hood assembly. The multi-stage detachable hood air scoop assembly includes an intake component connected directly to the hood assembly. A cover component is releasably connected to the intake component and directly to the hood assembly using releasable connections such that the cover component detaches from the intake component and the hood assembly in response to a predetermined front impact force.
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