One or a plurality of projected parts (21) projected upward are formed on the leaf spring guard flat upper plate (12).

A concentric spring counters loading due to the weight of the deck lid.

The steel ball fixing device comprises a locking cap (8), and the spring device embodies a spring(5,5') and a spring abutment (21) for accommodating the spring (5,5').

A vehicle hood pivot bushing and methods of making a hood pivot bushings with multiple spring rates.

A quick release clip has a spring with a bridge section which fits over the cap.

A second metal mesh pad may be inserted between the damper cover and the garter spring.

The motor includes an end cap that has notches which cooperate with locator tabs of the motor housing to lock the cap onto the housing with the spring clips therebetween.

Rotor of the electromagnetic mechanism is fixed at the local spring and the inner axle of the axle aperture which crosses the cover board.

The lining retaining spring (3) is designed in such a manner that it has an opening through which an arm (9) of the hood (4) is guided.

The liftable hatch or engine hood (2) of a vehicle has a gas pressure spring (3) arranged between the car body (4) and the hatch or engine hood (2) to move the latter to an end position with a maximum opening angle.

The cover may include a retainer hook and a snap-lock configured to engage the housing.

A spring actuator (38, 200) is mounted from the frame and hood which exerts force to assist movement of the hood (14) from the open and closed positions.

The other end of the rear drive belt wheel is provided with a wheel shaft sleeve, and a matching spring (12) and cover (13).

The center of the key hole (8) of the spring lock core (36) and the center of the blade key holes (6) of the upper cover (4) and the lower cover (3) are on the same axis.

The front cover may include a dispensing opening and a spring loaded retainer such that the cutlery utensils may be loaded through the front cover and may be dispensed therefrom.