Adjustable and flexible hood panel support
US10611015B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 14, 2015 |
| Grant date | Apr 7, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 20, 2037 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
- CPC primaryE05C21/005
- WIPO fieldChemical engineering
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
An apparatus for holding a hood of a vehicle open during e-coat application and painting. The apparatus includes a support incorporating first and second pairs of legs attached to spaced locations on right and left sides of an engine compartment. The two pairs of legs are connected at an upper portion of the legs. A hood support bar is connected to the upper portion of both the first and second pairs of legs and extends transversely across the engine compartment. A hood striker receiving bracket may be provided on the hood support bar. The apparatus is adjustable to position the hood striker receiving bracket in a range of vertical, transverse and longitudinal locations. The adjustability of the apparatus provides a flexible hood support that reduces thermal distortion or sag due to thermal load.
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