Patent · US Expired

Hood lift system

US7387181B2 · kind B2 · utility

18Cited by
61References
40Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateOct 4, 2004
Grant dateJun 17, 2008
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Expiry dateOct 4, 2024

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF16F9/0254
  • WIPO fieldMechanical elements
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A strut assembly having first and second mounting members extending from opposite ends of the housing for mounting the strut assembly to a hood assembly. A locking member is connected to the housing and slides into locking engagement with the rod member. Restraining members are secured to the mounting members to prevent unwanted travel of the hood assembly beyond a fully opened position.

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