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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Mar. 27, 2007
Filed:
Mar. 17, 2005
Applicants:
Eric N. Tucker, Denton, TX (US);
Joseph F. Marrs, Aubrey, TX (US);
Inventors:
Eric N. Tucker, Denton, TX (US);
Joseph F. Marrs, Aubrey, TX (US);
Assignee:
PACCAR Inc, Bellevue, WA (US);
Attorney:
Primary Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
B62D 25/12 (2006.01);
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
Abstract
A hinge is provided suitable for attaching a hood to a car or truck. The hinge includes generally tubular members sharing a common axis of rotation. Elastomeric elements interposed between the tubular members provide isolation between the parts of the hinge. Relative rotation between the tubular members compresses the elastomeric elements creating a spring-force opposing the relative rotation. The hood, hinge, and vehicle may be configured so that the spring-force of the elastomeric elements assists in opening and/or closing of the hood.