Systems and methods for actuating a vehicle hood
US12344184B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 10, 2024 |
| Grant date | Jul 1, 2025 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 10, 2044 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
- CPC primaryE05B83/243
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
An apparatus may be used to release a hood of a vehicle. In one or more implementations, the vehicle detects a pedestrian and the apparatus releases the hood. The apparatus may include a biasing component that, when released, provides a force to another component to release the hood. In order to release the biasing component, the apparatus may include shape memory alloy that deforms when heated. As an exemplary heating method, the vehicle may include a sensor that detects the pedestrian and provides a signal in the form of electrical current that passes through the shape memory allow. The hood may release prior to the pedestrian contacting the hood.
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