Michael L. Noll - Fort Wayne IN Stanley L. Hochstetler - Columbia City IN Brian K. Ballschmidt - Fort Wayne IN Patrick G. Gerardot - Fort Wayne IN Richard L. Malecki - Fort Wayne IN Marvin Reinhard - Bluffton IN
Assignee:
Navistar International Transportation Corp. - Chicago IL
International Classification:
B62D 2512 B62D 2500 E04F 2510
US Classification:
180 6921
Abstract:
A hood control apparatus comprises at least one counterbalancing spring engaged between a forward tilt hood and a top surface radiator frame mounted under the hood. The spring is chosen to have a spring rate such that, when the hood is opened, the spring supports the hood in an open equilibrium position less than fully open. A locking latch device is provided for latching the hood in the open position against unintended closure thereof.