Remote secondary hood latch release
US10808436B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 13, 2016 |
| Grant date | Oct 20, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 24, 2039 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
- CPC primaryE05B81/72
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A motor vehicle secondary hood latch release mechanism comprises a striker, a primary hood latch, and a secondary hood latch. A remote secondary hood latch release device actuates the secondary hood latch only after a primary hood latch switch provides a signal to the controller indicating that the primary hood latch is in the disengaged position. A hood sensor provides a signal when the hood has been lifted to the open condition. The controller actuates the secondary hood latch to the disengaged position for a prescribed period of time upon actuation of a vehicle system input device, and thereafter the controller actuates the secondary hood latch to the engaged position upon the earlier of expiration of the prescribed time or the hood sensor providing the signal to the controller that the hood has been lifted to the open condition.
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