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Automobile bonnet ejection and retaining device

US4057271A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateFeb 5, 1976
Grant dateNov 8, 1977
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Expiry dateFeb 5, 1996

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T292/0952
  • WIPO fieldCivil engineering
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

Device for ejecting and retaining the bonnet of a motor vehicle when opening said bonnet, which comprises an ejection spring and a hook adapted to retain the bonnet in its ejected position, said device consisting of a spring assembly comprising a portion adapted to be fastened and, adjacent thereto, a spring arm constituting the ejection member and another spring arm constituting the retaining hook, said other spring arm being provided with a control lug.

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