Tractor hood latch mechanism

Details Tractor hood latch mechanism Tractor hood latch mechanism

1995-06-05

1996-07-16

Tyson, Karin L.

Motor vehicles

Power

Hoods

292DIG14, B62D 2512

Patent

active

055358462

ABSTRACT:
A rearwardly pivotable hood for enclosing a tractor engine is disclosed wherein a latching mechanism selectively retains the hood in a closed position. The latching mechanism includes a releasable clasp member mounted on the subframe structure supporting the air intake apparatus for the engine along a longitudinally extending centerline of the chassis forwardly of said hinge axis. The latching mechanism further includes a centrally positioned latch pin supported from the hood in alignable with the clasp member. A remote release mechanism, including a pivoted handle and a connecting linkage transferring pivotal motion of the handle to the clasp member for actuation thereof, is operable to effect actuation of the latching mechanism from a location along a transverse side of the hood. The pivoted handle can be access through the opening of the daily access door to initiate the raising of the hood for full access to the engine.

REFERENCES:
patent: 2197648 (1940-04-01), Mersheimer
patent: 3064748 (1962-11-01), Hill
patent: 3572813 (1971-03-01), Takada

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