Hood hinge mechanism

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1998-07-27

1999-12-21

Mah, Chuck Y.

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

Hinge

Having means to facilitate assembly and disassembly of hinge...

16266, 16386, 16374, 180 6921, E05D 710

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060032049

ABSTRACT:
A hood hinge mechanism having a pivot pin having a D-shaped cross sectional shape positioned within a recess. The hood and pin are pivotal to a position whereat the D-shaped cross section is oriented to pass through a slotted opening to the recess to thereby allow the hood to be removed or installed on the vehicle. A bracket coupled with the hood abuts a support member when the hood is pivoted to its fully open position such that the hood is held open by the weight of the hood and is generally blocked from being detached from the vehicle unless acted upon by an operator.

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Two photographs of a tailgate pivot mechanism of a model year 1995 Ford F150 pickup truck, taken by James Roach in Jul. 1999.

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