Activated-stroke actuator, in particular for an automobile safety system for the protection of pedestrians
US8657056B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 5, 2008 |
| Grant date | Feb 25, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 17, 2029 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60R21/38
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Pyrotechnic actuator in particular for lifting the hood of an automobile in the event of a collision with a pedestrian.The actuator comprises a return-braking arrangement (25) acting between the rod (17) and the body (13) of the actuator and having an inertial actuating threshold in order to brake the rod in return only if it is subjected to a force under a sufficient acceleration truly representative of a collision.
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