Vehicle hood locking mechanism
US11473345B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 2, 2019 |
| Grant date | Oct 18, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 19, 2040 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
- CPC primaryE05C5/00
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A vehicle hood locking mechanism includes a housing and a hood lock having a locking portion positioned exterior of the housing. The hood lock is coupled to the housing such that the locking portion is rotatable with respect to the housing between a first rotational position and a second rotational position different from the first rotational position. Rotation of the locking portion to the first rotational position enables insertion of the locking portion through a shaped opening formed in the hood. Rotation of the locking portion to the second rotational position after insertion of the locking portion through the opening prevents withdrawal of the locking portion through the opening until the locking portion is rotated back to the first rotational position. This prevents the hood lock from being inadvertently detached from the raised hood, thereby maintaining the hood in the raised condition.
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