Spring actuation system for vehicle hoods and closures

Details Spring actuation system for vehicle hoods and closures Spring actuation system for vehicle hoods and closures

1997-04-30

1999-11-02

Bartuska, F. J.

Motor vehicles

Power

Hoods

B62D 2512

Patent

active

059752289

ABSTRACT:
A hood mounting system and methods having compliant hinge assemblies mounted between frontal portions of a hood and the vehicle frame. A spring actuator is mounted from the frame and hood which exerts force to assist movement of the hood from the open and closed positions. A locking device is operably connected to the spring actuator and is operable in response to movement of the hood to automatically lock the hood in an open position. The locking device is movable to a release position to permit the hood to move from the open hood position to the closed position.

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