Rubber torsion spring hood hinge for automotive vehicle
US4097958A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 20, 1977 |
| Grant date | Jul 4, 1978 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 20, 1997 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
- CPC primaryE05Y2900/536
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A hinge for connecting automobile hoods to the remainder of the vehicle which includes a bracket member attached to the vehicle supporting a non-rotating cylindrical elongated member with a thick elastomeric torsion spring received around the cylindrical member and bonded thereto at an inner diameter of the torsion spring. A hinge strap is received around the outer diameter of the rubber torsion spring and fastened thereto in non-relative rotating fashion. The hinge strap may be provided with an extension to which a vehicle hood may be attached and the assembly can be installed with the hinge strap projecting upwardly into a hood open position. Closure of the hood will then tension the spring.
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