Vehicle hood assembly and method of elevating vehicle hood

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2007-06-19

2007-06-19

Glessner, Brian E. (Department: 3676)

Land vehicles: bodies and tops

Bodies

Structural detail

C296S193110, C180S274000, C292SDIG014, C292SDIG065

Reexamination Certificate

active

11055468

ABSTRACT:
This invention relates to a vehicle hood assembly that is operative to raise the rearward and frontward portions of a vehicle hood. The system includes an actuator selectively extendable to raise the rearward portion of a vehicle hood from a first position to a higher second position. A striker of novel design enables the frontward portion of the hood to rise as the rearward portion rises when the striker is engaged with a latch member. The latch member may be disengaged from the striker without extending the actuator, enabling the hood to reach a third position ideal for vehicle service and thus allowing a nonreversible-type actuator to be employed. A method of elevating the vehicle hood with respect to the vehicle body is also provided.

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