Pivotable hood structure

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1995-07-17

1997-07-08

Johnson, Brian L.

Motor vehicles

Power

Hoods

16254, 16380, 16386, B62D 2512, E05D 710

Patent

active

056451334

ABSTRACT:
A pivotable hood structure is provided for use with a vehicle such as a lawn and garden tractor. The structure includes a pair of spaced apart pins carried on the tractor frame near the front end to be receivable in bracket openings carried on the hood. The bracket includes guide surfaces which aid in positioning the pins relative to the openings while also supporting the weight of the hood during installation and removal of the hood. A latching structure is provided between the pins and bracket to secure the pins in place. The pivotable hood structure provides a swingable mounting for the hood as well as quick mounting or removal of the hood without requiring the use of tools.

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Deere & Co., 4 photographs taken by Deere employee of a Sears Craftsman Model 917,255441 Tractor Mower Hood Pivot Assembly, 1 page, dated Jun. 1995, published in the U.S.A.
Sears, Roebuck and Co., Sears Craftsman Model No. 917,25541 Owner's Manual, front cover and page 24, Unknown, but prior to invention of applicants, published in the U.S.A.
Yanmar, brochure entitled "Here's Maxi News About A Mini Tractor For Yard and Garden, Small Farms, Estates", 12 pages (see particularly pages 3 and 4), dated 1984, published in the U.S.A.

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