Active hinge with deployed position latch
US9701277B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 16, 2016 |
| Grant date | Jul 11, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 16, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
- CPC primaryE05Y2900/536
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An active hinge for a deployable hood assembly of the type used in a pedestrian protection system for motor vehicles. The active hinge employs a primary latch to mechanically hold the hinge in a non-deployed condition and a secondary latch to mechanically hold the hinge in a deployed condition.
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