VEHICLE WITH UPRISING HOOD Russian patent published in 2009 - IPC B60R21/34 

FIELD: automotive industry.

SUBSTANCE: vehicle comprises body (4) and hood (1). Hood 1^st edge can be raised by actuating device resting upon body (4) from initial position into thrust position. Hood 2^nd edge rests on the body. Point of support of aforesaid 2^nd edge (3) on body (4) and travel of 1^st edge from initial position into thrust position are inter-coordinated to rise 1^st edge without rising 2^nd edge (3). The latter can rise when 1^st edge stays in thrust position. Driving effort of actuating device (8) is intended for generating impulse sufficient to move hood into thrust position and to up 2^nd edge (3).

EFFECT: reduced traumatism of pedestrians.

22 cl, 11 dwg