Vehicle hood safety prop
US6609583B2 · kind B2 · utility
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39Claims
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 13, 2001 |
| Grant date | Aug 26, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 13, 2021 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T292/65
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A compact, closure panel prop assembly incorporating a spring activated locking pin which automatically engages a closure panel prop when the closure panel is elevated to a predetermined height. The prop assembly is designed to work in unison with a closure panel hinge, which is fixed to the closure panel and associated body in such a manner that it allows for the opening of the closure panel covering an opening in the body.
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