Hood tilt locking system

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2011-04-19

2011-04-19

Shriver, II, J. Allen (Department: 3618)

Motor vehicles

Power

Hoods

C296S193110, C292S338000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07926603

ABSTRACT:
The present disclosure provides a hood assembly for a vehicle having a hood coupled to the vehicle and pivotal between open and closed positions. A contoured lever is movably disposed between the hood and the vehicle, and a slot having first and second ends is formed within the lever. A lock detent formed within the contoured lever is in communication with the second end of the slot, and a pin mounted to a portion of the vehicle is slidably received within the slot. When the hood is opened, the pin is received within the lock detent, thereby locking the hood in the open position. The hood assembly also includes a release handle pivotally secured to the lever that is sized and configured to engage the pin when the pin is positioned within the slot.

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