Patent ID: 9440616
Filing Date: 2016-09-13
CPC Classification: B60R,B62D

Claim Text:
1. An actuator for raising a front hood of a vehicle, comprising: an extension part configured to raise the front hood of the vehicle with an extension movement upon activation of the actuator; and a first formation that at least partially forms the extension part, the first formation elastically deformable from a first shape into a second shape to raise the front hood such that the change from the first shape to the second shape is accomplished by elastic expansion of the first formation, wherein the first formation is configured to return to the first shape upon deactivation of the actuator; wherein the extension part is substantially orthogonal to an extension direction of the actuator; wherein at least one section of the first formation comprises rubber; and wherein the extension part is situated inside a housing of the actuator that is open in an extension direction and closed using a lid.