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Tubular hinge bar

US7416038B2 · kind B2 · utility

4Cited by
16References
5Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateFeb 4, 2005
Grant dateAug 26, 2008
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Expiry dateApr 11, 2026

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB62D25/10
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A hinge bar for the hinge assembly of a large motor vehicle's hood has a body with opposite ends, arms, curved end sections connecting the arms to the body at each end and hinge bar brackets extending from the arms. At least one ring is located between the midsection of the body and one of the opposite ends.

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