Patent · US Expired

Combination hood support, jack crank, lug wrench and wheel cover removal apparatus

US4920592A · kind A · utility

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8Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateMar 10, 1989
Grant dateMay 1, 1990
Priority date
Expiry dateMar 10, 2009

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
  • CPC primaryE05C17/04
  • WIPO fieldMachine tools
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

Combination hood support for supporting the hood of an automotive vehicle includes a lug wrench and wheel cover/hub cap pry tool portion and a hood support rod portion which may be secured together for use as a jack crank. The apparatus is normally stowed or stored beneath the hood of the vehicle and the rod portion pivots into its hood support functional position. The two portions are removed from their stowed or stored location(s) for use as a jack crank.

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