Automatic positive hood safety lock

Details Automatic positive hood safety lock Automatic positive hood safety lock

1994-06-30

1997-03-18

Lindsey, Rodney M.

Closure fasteners

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292DIG14, 16292, E05C 1744

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056115849

ABSTRACT:
The invention relates to an apparatus which automatically locks the hood of a vehicle in a position which allows access to the engine. The invention includes a swing arm which is spring loaded and pivotally connected to the support structure of the vehicle, like the vehicle frame, near the hood hinge and away from the engine. When the hood is opened and the hood hinge pivots, the swing arm automatically follows the hood hinge until the swing arm reaches a position which prevents the hood hinge from pivoting in a direction which would result in the hood closing. In this way the invention automatically locks the hood to prevent premature hood closure which could injure the driver or maintenance personnel.

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Drawing with description and photographs of safety hood latch.

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