Hood latch assembly for front end module of vehicle
US6742819B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 29, 2002 |
| Grant date | Jun 1, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 29, 2022 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T403/7005
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A hood latch assembly for a front end module of a vehicle includes a hood latch, which locks a striker of a hood, installed at an upper horizontal portion of a front panel of the front end module formed of upper and lower horizontal portions and a vertical portion connecting the left and right sides of the upper and lower horizontal portions. The first release cable has one end connected to a release lever disposed at a driver's seat. The first release cable is installed at the upper horizontal portion of the front panel to be capable of sliding. A second release cable has one end connected to the hood latch. A connection unit is installed at the other end portions of the first and second release cables, which connects or separates the first and second release cables.
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