Pedestrian protection vehicle hood hinge assembly
US8768574B1 · kind B1 · utility
Inventors
Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 22, 2013 |
| Grant date | Jul 1, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 22, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60R21/38
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A vehicle hood hinge assembly comprises a first hinge member; a second hinge member; a vehicle hood mount for connecting the vehicle hood member to the second hinge member, the vehicle hood mount being movably connected to the second hinge member for movement relative to the second hinge member between an operating position and an elevated position; a releasable lock for releasably locking the vehicle hood mount to the second hinge member in the operating position; a driving member movably connected to the first hinge member on the vehicle body; and an actuator for receiving an impact detection signal and, in response to the impact detection signal, configured to move the driving member so as to release the releasable lock and move vehicle hood mount from the operating position to the elevated position.
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