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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Apr. 24, 2012
Filed:
Sep. 12, 2006
Volker Scheuch, Sailauf, DE;
Werner Schmidt, Alzenau, DE;
Joachim Schäfer, Darmstadt, DE;
Martin Zilg, Aschaffenburg/Nilkheim, DE;
Volker Scheuch, Sailauf, DE;
Werner Schmidt, Alzenau, DE;
Joachim Schäfer, Darmstadt, DE;
Martin Zilg, Aschaffenburg/Nilkheim, DE;
GM Global Technology Operations LLC, Detroit, MI (US);
Abstract
A body for a motor vehicle comprises a frame, a bonnet connected on a first side to the frame by a hinge and on a second side by a bonnet lock, and at least one actuating element which can be extended in the event of an accident in order to raise the bonnet. The actuating element comprises a movable part acting on the first side of the bonnet. A catch of the bonnet lock is coupled to the movable part in order to release the bonnet lock (when said actuating element is extended.