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Drive for a device for lifting a hood

US7044256B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 20, 2004
Grant dateMay 16, 2006
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Expiry dateMay 16, 2024

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB60R21/38
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A drive (10) for a device for raising a hood of a vehicle includes an energy storing unit which drives an actuating member (32) of a lifting mechanism coupled to the hood. The drive (10) further includes an electromotor (16) by which the accumulator can be set into a tensioned state, and a locking element which in a rest position holds the energy storing unit in the tensioned state. In addition, a carrier (26) is provided, movable in a linear manner by the electromotor (16) and capable of being coupled selectively to the energy storing unit. The carrier (26) by a first movement tensions the energy storing unit and by a second movement releases the locking element.

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