Active hood apparatus for vehicle
US10239484B2 · kind B2 · utility
Assignee
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 12, 2017 |
| Grant date | Mar 26, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 26, 2037 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
- CPC primaryE05Y2900/536
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
An active hood apparatus for a vehicle includes a hood configured to cover an engine compartment of vehicle, and at least one hinge device configured to rotatably connect a rear end portion of the hood to a vehicle body. The hinge device includes a fixing bracket fixed to the vehicle body. A rotation bracket is provided such that a rear end thereof is rotatably connected to a rear end portion of the fixing bracket. A hood bracket is fixed to an inner surface of the hood and fixed to the rotation bracket by a first breaking pin. A connecting link provided such that opposite ends thereof are rotatably connected to a rear end portion of the hood bracket and a middle portion of the rotation bracket respectively. An actuator is configured to push up the connecting link in the event that a collision occurs.
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