US Patent 11702870 Hood latch device for vehicle

A hood latch device for a vehicle is provided. The hood latch device includes a base that is secured to a vehicle body member. In addition, the hood latch device further includes a safety hook, a pawl and a claw, each of which is rotatably coupled to the base. Further, a first spring is coupled to a safety hook and to one end of a pawl that protrudes forward from the base. A second spring is coupled to the base and to the claw.