A system for releasing and lifting an automobile hood includes a sensor located proximate a front location of an automobile that detects impact with an object. Also included is a hood having a striker pin operably connected to the hood for engaging a rotatable latch, wherein such engagement places the hood in the secured position. Further included is a releasing mechanism operably connected to one of the striker and the latch for lifting a front region of the hood in response to a signal from the sensor.
Hood latch and striker system for pedestrian protection
2015-09-01
Patent
Elektronische Ressource
Englisch
Active pedestrian protection system and hood latch assembly
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