Hood assembly for a work vehicle
US12391316B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 30, 2022 |
| Grant date | Aug 19, 2025 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 12, 2043 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
- CPC primaryE05Y2900/536
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A hood assembly for a work vehicle includes a hood and a hood pivot joint configured to pivotally couple the hood to a chassis of the work vehicle. The hood pivot joint is configured to enable the hood to rotate between an open position and a closed position. The hood assembly also includes a lift mechanism having a linkage assembly pivotally coupled to the hood and configured to pivotally couple to the chassis of the work vehicle. In addition, the lift mechanism includes a linear actuator coupled to the linkage assembly. The linear actuator is configured to drive the linkage assembly to rotate the hood between the open and closed positions.
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