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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jun. 06, 2000
Filed:
Sep. 15, 1997
Robert D Barkley, Nepean, CA;
M & C Corporation, Warren, MI (US);
Abstract
A linkage drive assembly for assisting in opening a deck lid or hood of a vehicle is disclosed. The linkage drive assembly includes a pair of links. The links are pivotally connected together at one end so that they may fold and unfold. The upper link is connected at its opposite end to the deck lid or hood. The lower link is pivotally connected at its opposite end to a box. The box is mounted to a side of the vehicle. A torque rod having a stationary end and a crank end is provided. The stationary end is anchored to the box and the crank end is connected to the lower link. The torque rod twists in torsion and stores energy when the links fold and the deck lid or hood is closed. The torque rod untwists and releases energy causing the links to unfold and support the deck lid when the deck lid or hood is opened.