A SAFETY DEVICE

摘要

A safety device is disclosed which is effective to lift the rear part of the hood or bonnet (1) of a motor vehicle. The rear part of the hood or bonnet (1) is connected to the main part of the vehicle by a hinge arrangement (2) to permit the front part of the hood or bonnet (1) to be opened. The hinge arrangement comprises a mounting arm (7) having one end thereof pivotally (6) connected to the main part of the vehicle and having part thereof releasably connected to the hood or bonnet (1). A release mechanism is provided which is effective to release said connection. The hinge arrangement (2) is associated with a gas spring (16) which is located so as to raise the rear part of the hood or bonnet (1) when said connection is released.