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Light weight hinge

A technology for hinges and engine hoods, applied to hinges with pins, hinges, locks for accidents, etc., can solve the problems of increasing manufacturing complexity, increasing material costs, etc., to increase strength and/or rigidity, and avoid deformation and fatigue effects

Pending Publication Date: 2019-12-20
MAGNA BOCO GMBH
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However, some disadvantages associated with using hinges made of carbon fiber materials include increased manufacturing complexity and increased material cost compared to hinges formed using metal

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[0066] Example embodiments will now be described more fully with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0067] Example embodiments of a vehicle hood assembly having a hood and at least one hinge, as well as an active hinge that illustratively embody the teachings of the present disclosure, will now be described more fully with reference to the accompanying drawings. However, only example embodiments are provided so that this disclosure will be thorough, and will fully convey the scope to those who are skilled in the art. Numerous specific details are set forth, such as examples of specific components, devices and methods, to provide a thorough understanding of embodiments of the present disclosure. It will be apparent to those skilled in the art that specific details need not be employed, that example embodiments may be embodied in many different forms and that neither should be construed to limit the scope of the disclosure. In some example embodiments, well-known process...

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Abstract

The disclosure relates to a hinge for a hood assembly of the type used in motor vehicles. The hinge includes at least one structural composite component, attached to one of the hood and the body of avehicle, and configured to include a plastic portion overmolded into a core panel.

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[0001] Cross References to Related Applications [0002] This application claims priority to U.S. Provisional Application No. 62 / 683,818, entitled "Light Weight Hinge," filed June 12, 2018, which is incorporated herein by reference in its entirety. technical field [0003] The present disclosure generally relates to hinges of the type used in motor vehicles to support a closure member for movement between an open position and a closed position. In particular, the present disclosure relates to a hinge assembly comprised of at least one composite hinge component and configured for use with a vehicle hood. Background technique [0004] This section provides background information related to the present disclosure which is not necessarily prior art. [0005] In recent years, great emphasis has been placed on the development of pedestrian protection systems for use in motor vehicles in an effort to reduce the likelihood or severity of injuries resulting during collisions between...

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IPC IPC(8): E05D9/00E05D11/00E05B77/08B60R21/38
CPCE05D9/005E05D11/00E05B77/08B60R21/38E05D2011/009E05Y2900/536E05D3/06B60R2021/0004
Inventor 米夏埃尔·胡芬亚历山大·特里贝内克斯特凡·帕格
Owner MAGNA BOCO GMBH
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