摘要 |
<p>A safety device (1) for use in a vehicle to lift the hood (2) of the vehicle in the event that the vehicle is involved in a crash situation with a pedestrian. The device (1) incorporates first and second support members (3,15) which are pivotally mounted to one another. The device further incorporates a drive means (24) which is configured to drive a movement element (26) against guide edges (7a,19a) which are provided on the first and second support members (3,15) to cause the support members (3,15) to pivot relative to one another to lift the rear part of a hood (2) which is mounted to the second support member (15).</p> |