Vehicle hood hinge structure
US8899363B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 24, 2013 |
| Grant date | Dec 2, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 16, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
- CPC primaryE05D2011/009
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A hood hinge structure includes a body attachment part, a hood attachment part and a hinge part connecting the hood attachment part to the body attachment part at a first location. The body attachment part has a contact portion formed thereon and the hood attachment part has a restraining member formed thereon. The contact portion engages the restraining member at a second location forward of the first location relative to a vehicle longitudinal direction to restrain movement of the hood attachment part relative to the body attachment part upon application of a prescribed force on at least one of the body attachment part and the hood attachment part where at least one of the body attachment part and the hood attachment part is moved in a lateral direction to a deformed state while the hood attachment part is in the closed position.
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