17892312. Front Lid Latch Apparatus for Vehicle simplified abstract (HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY)
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Front Lid Latch Apparatus for Vehicle
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Inventor(s)
Sang Il Kim of Hwaseong-si (KR)
Kwang Che Yun of Suwon-si (KR)
Front Lid Latch Apparatus for Vehicle - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 17892312 titled 'Front Lid Latch Apparatus for Vehicle
Simplified Explanation
The abstract describes an embodiment of a front lid latch apparatus for a vehicle. The apparatus includes several components that work together to secure and release the front lid of the vehicle.
- Pawl lever: A lever that can be moved between an engaging position and a disengaging position by a first actuator.
- Latch lever assembly: A lever assembly that can be moved between a first hold position and a first releasable position by the movement of the pawl lever.
- Safety lever: A lever that can be moved between a second hold position and a second releasable position by a second actuator.
- Emergency lever: A lever that is connected to both the pawl lever and the safety lever and can be manually operated to move between a first position and a second position using an emergency release cable.
Potential applications of this technology:
- Automotive industry: The front lid latch apparatus can be used in various vehicles to securely latch and release the front lid.
- Vehicle safety: The apparatus includes safety features such as the emergency lever and the safety lever, which provide additional means of releasing the front lid in case of emergencies.
Problems solved by this technology:
- Secure front lid latching: The apparatus provides a reliable mechanism for securely latching the front lid of a vehicle.
- Emergency release: The inclusion of the emergency lever and safety lever allows for easy and quick release of the front lid in emergency situations.
Benefits of this technology:
- Enhanced safety: The safety features of the apparatus ensure that the front lid can be released quickly and easily in case of emergencies.
- Convenience: The apparatus provides a simple and efficient mechanism for latching and releasing the front lid of a vehicle.
Original Abstract Submitted
An embodiment front lid latch apparatus for a vehicle includes a pawl lever movable between an engaging position and a disengaging position by a first actuator, a latch lever assembly movable between a first hold position and a first releasable position by a movement of the pawl lever, a safety lever movable between a second hold position and a second releasable position by a second actuator, and an emergency lever operatively connected to the pawl lever and the safety lever, and movable between a first position and a second position by a manually operable emergency release cable.
