| 摘要 |
The invention relates to a hinge mechanism (16) for a bonnet (12) of a vehicle (10) comprising a first hinge member (24), a second hinge member (26) and a third hinge member (28). A first end (30) of the second hinge member (26) is connected to the first hinge member (24). The third hinge member (28) comprises a first portion (36) and a second portion (38). A second end (32) of the second hinge member (26) is pivotally connected to the third hinge member (28) at the second portion (38). The second hinge member (26) is further arranged to engage with the first portion (36) of the third hinge member (28) when the second hinge member (26) is subjected to a longitudinal force, such that at least part of the longitudinal force is transferable to the first portion (36) by means of the engagement. The first portion (36) is adapted to take up forces in the longitudinal direction imparted on the first portion (36) by the second hinge member (26). The second portion (38) offers less resistance to collapse than the first portion (36) in response to a vertical force. The invention further relates to a vehicle comprising such a hinge mechanism.
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