Front hood assembly

US6755268B1 · kind B1 · utility

Assignee

• Edscha AG · DE

Inventors

• Andreas Polz · Gelsenkirchen, DE
• Peter Schlegel · Obernzenn, DE
• Jörg Schneppenheim · Germering, DE

Key dates

• Filing date: Feb 15, 2002
• Grant date: Jun 29, 2004
• Expiry date: Feb 15, 2022

Classification

• Technology area (CPC E): Fixed Constructions
• CPC primary: E05Y2900/536
• WIPO field: Transport
• WIPO sector: Mechanical engineering

Abstract

A front hood assembly has a front hood of a motor vehicle that is hinged to the chassis of the motor vehicle via a hinge, the front hood being lockable via at least one hood lock. The hinge is plastically deformed under the impact of a collision with a pedestrian. The assembly provides a protection for pedestrians that is technically feasible and can be implemented at low costs.