| 摘要 |
<p>A support mechanism supports a hood (10) in a raised position with respect to a vehicle to which the hood (10) is pivotally coupled. The support mechanism (14) includes a pivotal lift rod (40) coupled between the vehicle and the hood (10). The mechanism (14) also includes a pair of arm members (16, 30) which are pivotally coupled to each other by a central pivot pin (24), and which are coupled between the vehicle and a central portion (54) of the rod (40). A flat coil spring (60) is coiled around the central pivot pin (24) and is attached to the arm members (16, 30). The spring (60) is biased to pivot the hood (10) upwardly. The lower end (42) of the rod (40) is anchored by a removable pivot pin (44), which, when removed, permits the hood (10) to be raised approximately 90 degrees from it lowered position.</p> |
