Hood mechanism for a work vehicle
Patent 5738179 Issued on April 14, 1998. Estimated Expiration Date: 
October 30, 2015. Estimated Expiration Date is calculated based on simple USPTO term provisions. It does not account for terminal disclaimers, term adjustments, failure to pay maintenance fees, or other factors which might affect the term of a patent.
October 30, 2015. Estimated Expiration Date is calculated based on simple USPTO term provisions. It does not account for terminal disclaimers, term adjustments, failure to pay maintenance fees, or other factors which might affect the term of a patent.Patent References 2639462 2952328 3754614 3767001 Engine radiator support and guard assembly Vehicle hood support and secondary latch Convertible top apparatus for midengine automobiles Radiator grille cover with adjustable center openings Hinge for an automobile trunk lid Three link, six point hinge assembly for deck lid Patent #: 5062182 InventorAssigneeApplicationNo. 549965 filed on 10/30/1995US Classes:180/69.21, Pivoted about horizontal axis extending transversely of vehicle (e.g., alligator type or front end pivot)16/357, Including transversely moving pin in slot16/360, Having pin fixed to pivoted arm or plate180/68.6With protector for the radiator or condenserExaminersPrimary: Johnson, Brian L.Assistant: Savitt, Gary Attorney, Agent or FirmForeign Patent References
International ClassB62D 025/10Foreign Application Priority Data1994-11-18 JPAbstractA work vehicle has an engine hood which may be opened and closed. The vehicle includes a connecting mechanism for allowing the hood to be pivoted upwards after displacement of the hood in the forward or rearward direction relative to the vehicle body, and includes also a movement restricting mechanism for checking sideways and upward movements of the engine hood after the hood is closed. The connecting mechanism includes a first bracket pivotally attached to a vehicle chassis, a second bracket provided to the engine hood, and a connecting member for pivotally interconnecting the first bracket and the second bracket. The movement restricting mechanism includes an engaging portion fixedly provided to the engine hood and an engaged portion provided to the vehicle body for engaging the engaging portion.Field of SearchPivoted about horizontal axis extending transversely of vehicle (e.g., alligator type or front end pivot)Hoods With protector for the radiator or condenser Radiators and condensers, mounting Tilting Movable body portion facilitating engine access Trunk lids With latch or lock Plural; e.g., gang Translation shifts pivot axis Including transversely moving pin in slot Having pin fixed to pivoted arm or plate Hinge pin movable along slot | |
