Hinge and latch structure for vehicle hood

Details Hinge and latch structure for vehicle hood Hinge and latch structure for vehicle hood

1991-06-26

1992-08-11

Spruill, Robert L.

Miscellaneous hardware (e.g., bushing, carpet fastener, caster,

Hinge

Resiliently biased hinge

16291, 16294, 180 6921, B62D 2510

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051367521

ABSTRACT:
A hinge-latch structure is provided for the hood of a lawn and garden vehicle. The hinge structure includes dual pivots at the forward end of the hood to move the hood forwardly, upwardly and then swing it above a lateral axis to provide access to the engine compartment. An over-center spring mechanism serves to assist the operator in opening or closing the hood and further serves as a latch to urge the hood towards its closed position. A sliding seat latch is carried between the rear of the vehicle and the hood to guide the hood into place and prevent contact with control levers carried about the rear of the hood seating area.

REFERENCES:
patent: 3004282 (1961-10-01), MacCallum
patent: 3767001 (1973-10-01), Chupick
patent: 4125170 (1978-11-01), Botz

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