Hood elevation system
US7334656B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 2, 2005 |
| Grant date | Feb 26, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 4, 2025 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
- CPC primaryE05B77/08
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A hood elevation system for a vehicle includes an actuator configured to selectively move at least a portion of a vehicle hood between an elevated and a retracted position. The hood elevation system also includes a self-locking mechanism configured to allow movement of the hood between the elevated and retracted positions initiated by the actuator, but to resist retraction of the hood as a result of certain loads applied to the hood. The self-locking mechanism thus enables repeated elevation and retraction of the hood. In a preferred embodiment, the self-locking mechanism is configured to deform, thereby absorbing energy from an impact to the hood.
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