Device for active opening of the bonnet of a motor vehicle in the case of imminent collision

摘要

Claimed is an automobile with a front hood hinged to the body at the leading edge left and right. Each hinge mechanism has a flange (2) attached to the underside of the hood and pivots (3a) when opened by raising the hood. The lower part of the hinge mechanism has a flange (1) attached to the fixed vehicle body and has a cut-out (1d) that traps the pivot (3a) during an impact. During an impact between the vehicle and a pedestrian, the hinge is released and raised by a spring (4).