ADAS-linked active hood apparatus for always-on operation
AssigneesHyundai Motor Company, Kia Motors Corporation
InventorsSang Il Kim, Seung Wan Kim
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Abstract
An ADAS-linked active hood apparatus for always-on operation is provided. The apparatus includes a hinge arm that is connected to a hood of a vehicle, a stationary bracket that is fixed to a vehicle body, and a rotary bracket that rotates about a pivot pin of the stationary bracket. A first link interconnects the rotary bracket and the hinge arm and a spindle is integrally connected to the rotary bracket. A controller receives driving information of the vehicle via an ADAS and adjusts a pop-up height of the hood when a collision is expected based on the received driving information.
Claims8
An advanced driving assistance system (ADAS)-linked active hood apparatus for always-on operation, comprising:
- a hinge arm connected to a hood of a vehicle;
- a stationary bracket fixed to a vehicle body;
- a rotary bracket configured to rotate about a pivot pin of the stationary bracket;
- a first link configured to interconnect the rotary bracket and the hinge arm;
- a spindle integrally connected to the rotary bracket;
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- a controller configured to receive driving information of the vehicle via an ADAS and to adjust a pop-up height of the hood when a collision is expected based on the received driving information.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.