Abstract: A plaster-based board includes a core made of plaster positioned between two coating layers, in which a textile including glass fibers and an organic binder constitutes at least one of the coating layers and/or the textile is embedded in the plaster constituting the core. In the textile, the binder includes one or more organic polymers having a glass transition temperature which varies from ?10 to +25° C., measured by differential scanning calorimetry according to the standard ISO 11357-1:2009.

Abstract: The present is a containment enclosure made from refractory material. The enclosure contains a plurality of panels and a plurality of columns made from refractory material. The enclosure has an interior portion and an exterior portion, and wherein the enclosure contains the effects of extreme fire as well as contains the effects of explosions.

Abstract: A barrier strip for sealing a joint of a building structure to inhibit transmission of a fluid through the joint. The building structure has flooring and a wall including wall elements. The barrier strip comprises a first side of a first shape, corresponding to the profile of the flooring, and a second side of a second shape, being complementary to a profile of the wall element. The barrier strip is located intermediate to the flooring and the wall element with the first side of the barrier strip in contact with a part of the flooring and the second side is in alignment with the wall element to cooperatively engage with the profile of the wall element. The barrier strip seals the joint between the flooring and the wall element to inhibit the transmission of the fluid through the joint.

Abstract: A seismic isolation apparatus includes a laminated body having alternately laminated rubber plates and steel plates; a hollow portion provided inside the laminated body in a hermetically closed manner and extending in a laminated direction; a lead plug filled densely in the hollow portion and adapted to damp the vibration in a shearing direction of the laminated body by absorbing vibrational energy in the shearing direction; and a lid member having a semispherical concave surface which comes into contact with one end portion in the laminated direction A of the lead plug in order to guide and assist the plastic flow of the lead plug at one end portion in the laminated direction of the hollow portion in the deformation in the shearing direction of the lead plug.

Abstract: A dismantlable anechoic chamber for sound attenuation includes a number of interconnected panels. The panels have a groove around their edges. The spaces produced by the corresponding grooves at contacting edges of adjacent panels are occupied by battens. The panels have a sandwich-type structure, in which a layer of sound-attenuating material is positioned between the two main faces of the panel. There is dimensional interference between the battens and the panels. The chamber has, on its internal face, an additional sound-attenuating layer. This sound-attenuating material is a foam-like material. The batten has an intermediate layer of sound-attenuating foam material.

Abstract: Various embodiments of the present disclosure provide a joint edge assembly and method of positioning and installing joint edge assembly for adjacent concrete slabs. The method includes positioning the joint edge assembly in an offset position from the joint. The method of various embodiments also includes using a plurality of height adjusters or plates fixed to the slab engagement surface of the one of the joint edge members to adjust or assist in adjusting the height of the joint edge assembly relative to the formwork and relative to the plane of the top surfaces of the concrete slabs.

Abstract: Edge profile 10 for forming a part of a suspended ceiling substructure comprising a plurality of support profiles arranged suspended from a raw ceiling of a building structure and a plurality of base profiles, each of which being attached to at least one of the plurality of support profiles, the edge profile 10 having a U-shaped cross-section with a base portion 11 capable of being fixed to a wall structure, a first leg portion 12 and a second leg portion 13, the first leg portion 12 having an outer section 122 and an inner section 121, wherein the outer section 122 is arranged offset towards the second leg portion 13 relative to the inner section 121.

Abstract: A shear panel building material that includes a first facing membrane, a core matrix disposed on a face of the first facing membrane, and a semi-rigid or rigid material attached to the core matrix. The core matrix can include microspheres having a size of about 200 microns to about 800 microns, sodium silicate, and ethylene vinyl acetate. In one aspect, the shear panel is substantially free from glue and cement.

Abstract: A thermally broken truss (10) for a cage of a structural building panel, comprising: first and second elongate outer support members (12, 14); first and second elongate intermediate support members (16, 18) interposed between the first and second outer support members (12, 14); at least one first connecting member (20) interconnecting the first outer support member (12) and the first intermediate support member (16); at least one second connecting member (22) interconnecting the second outer support member (14) and the second intermediate support member (18); and a thermally insulative fastener (24) which fastens the first and second intermediate support members (16, 18) together in spaced apart relationship, thereby providing a thermal break between the first and second outer support members (12, 4). A thermally broken structural building panel (40) is also provided.

Abstract: A structural panel includes a core and first and second facing sheets. The core has bonding surfaces on first and second, opposite sides thereof. The first facing sheet is a non-thermoplastic, fire retardant facing sheet having an inner surface bonded to the bonding surface on the first side. The second facing sheet is bonded to the bonding surface on the second side. The first facing sheet is fire retardant or non-flammable and the core is at least fire retardant. The structural panel finds particular utility as a building-cladding panel.

Abstract: A corrugated metal plate comprises a plate configured to define a series of crests and troughs, where the plate has longitudinal edges extending parallel to longitudinal axes of the crests and the troughs and transverse edges extending orthogonally to the longitudinal axes of the crests and the troughs. The corrugated metal plate further comprises at least one of: at least one longitudinal flange extending from each longitudinal edge, and at least one transverse flange extending from each transverse edge.

Abstract: A method for making a reinforced concrete structure and reinforcement agents are provided. In some embodiments, the method includes obtaining a mold for the reinforced concrete structure. A lattice is formed within the mold, where the lattice includes inter-locking ringed fibers and where each inter-locking ringed fiber is a fiber formed into a ringed structure that is inter-locked with at least one neighboring inter-locking ringed fiber in the lattice. The lattice is then encased by filling the mold with concrete. In some embodiments, the reinforcement agents are a plurality of ringed fiber-structures, each of which is coiled into a ringed structure that may or may not inter-lock with at least one neighboring ringed fiber(s)-structure.

Abstract: A shingle includes a substrate having an asphalt coating on a top surface of the substrate and on a bottom surface of the substrate. A surface layer of granules is embedded in the asphalt on the top surface of the substrate. A backdust layer of particles is embedded in the asphalt on the bottom surface of the substrate. A sealant is disposed on the backdust. A hydrophobic material is applied to the sealant.

Abstract: The gutter consists of a gutter base, gutter flap, and pneumatic actuator. The actuator is controlled by a gutter controller which senses rain and controls the actuator. In rainy weather, a rain sensor at the gutter controller senses rain and pumps air into the actuator to raise the gutter flap to form a V-shaped gutter. In dry weather, when most of the debris is collected in the traditional gutter, the air is drained from the actuator and the gutter flap lies flat, letting the debris slide down to the ground.

Abstract: An improved structure of a ventilated roof includes at least one frame and at least one shielding plate. The at least one frame includes a top portion, a bottom portion, a hollow portion, and at least one vent. The at least one vent intercommunicates with the hollow portion. The top portion includes a top board having a side with an upper through-hole. The bottom portion includes a lower through-hole. The upper and lower through-holes intercommunicate with the hollow portion. The top board includes a stop portion and two protruding members on an inner side thereof. A water channel is formed between the two protruding members and includes at least one drain hole extending through the top board and intercommunicating with the hollow portion. The at least one shielding plate includes an end resting on the two protruding members of the at least one frame.

Abstract: A ventilation roof contains: at least one frame and multiple stop members. The at least one frame includes at least one top sheet, at least one bottom sheet, at least one internal fence, and at least one hollow portion. The at least one top sheet has at least one air vent defined along a vertical direction, one of the at least one internal fence has an air inlet extending from a horizontal direction and communicating with the at least one air vent and the at least one hollow portion, and each of the at least one internal fence has multiple recesses. The multiple stop members are retained in the multiple recesses and are crisscross accommodated in the at least one hollow portion so that at least one zigzag channel forms in the at least one hollow portion.

Abstract: The invention relates to a floor panel, in particular a laminated floor panel. The invention also relates to a floor covering consisting of a plurality of mutually coupled floor panels according to the invention. The invention further relates to a method for mutually coupling two floor panels, in particular laminated floor panels, according to the invention.

Abstract: A floor panel for forming a floor covering, wherein the floor covering consists of floor panels, which, on at least one pair of edges, are provided with coupling parts. The coupling parts substantially are manufactured from the material of the floor panel, and the coupling parts are configured such that two such floor panels, at the pair of edges, can be installed and locked to each other by means of a downward movement and/or by means of the fold-down principle.

Abstract: A vented and water control paneling has improved drainage and integrated ventilation air space. The water control paneling may be fabricated with an omnidirectional relief pattern formed on its back surface. The relief pattern spaces the vented and water control paneling away from a structure to which it is secured, thereby providing an omnidirectional drainage plane between the back surface of the paneling and the structure. The omnidirectional drainage plane provides an unimpeded ventilation and drainage path of water and/or water vapor.

Abstract: A system and method for installing drywall and other sheet materials faster, and with seam improvement providing a better fit, durability, and finish. It employs a device having a wide rear stud connecting member and a narrower front retaining member in parallel orientation with one another. A middle rib separates the two members, creating two open-ended tracks extending away from the rib that may be angled relative to one another 180-degrees or less for differing applications, including butt joints, inside corners, and outside corners, with 180-degree angulation employed in butt joints. Stud connecting members preferably have lateral pre-formed fastener holes, and after being mounted to a stud/joist or other structural support, when edge portions of different sheets are inserted into each track, the sheets cover/conceal from view all fasteners used to mount the device. Thus, fewer coats of mud are required in seams, reducing sheet installation labor and material expense.

Abstract: Disclosed is a device for enabling an aircraft maintenance operator to access the exterior body of the aircraft. The device is adapted to be releasingly anchored to the fuselage of the aircraft. The device comprises a platform disposed above and transversely with respect to the fuselage and a pair of legs straddling the fuselage wherein, the platform extends between the pair of legs. Each leg comprises a leading means for leading the operator to reach the platform from the ground therethrough.

Abstract: A runback backstructure access system for removably providing access between building floors of a building structure. The system includes: first and second tower legs with first and second rosette attachment connectors; a first landing beam mountable between the first and second tower legs; first and second landing beam support connectors connectable respectively to the rosette attachment connectors; at least one building support connector for connecting the first landing beam to the building structure; third and fourth tower legs with third and fourth rosette attachment connectors; a second landing beam mounted between the third and fourth tower legs; third and fourth landing beam support connectors for connecting to the third and fourth rosette attachment connectors; and at least one strut member for connecting the first landing beam to the second landing beam.

Abstract: The disclosed technology is a system and a method for strengthening one or more joints of a structure having a plurality of structural members forming a vacuous area at each joint. The method includes computing limit load bearing capacity for the structure, at a joint, securing a filler module to the joint, at the vacuous area, the filler module having a plurality of surfaces so that when secured within the vacuous area, some of the surfaces are tangential to the members of the structure at its joint, and one or more of the surfaces are non-tangential to the members of the structure, and applying at least one layer of continuous fiber reinforced polymer wrap about the filler module and the members at the joint. The filler module of the disclosed technology is designed and configured to dissipate energy from a load applied to the structure, and at least doubling the load bearing capacity for the structure, at the joint.

Abstract: A sliding seismic isolator includes a first plate attached to a building support, and an elongate element extending from the first plate. The seismic isolator also includes a second plate and a low-friction layer positioned between the first and second plates, the low-friction layer allowing the first and second plates to move freely relative to one another along a horizontal plane. The seismic isolator also includes a lower support member attached to the second plate, with a biasing arrangement, such as at least one spring member or at least one engineered elastomeric element, which can include one or more silicon inserts, positioned within the lower support member. The elongate element extends from the first plate at least partially into the lower support member and movement of the elongate element is influenced or controlled by the biasing arrangement.

Abstract: A lattice support system for retaining a plant lattice in a vertical orientation includes a plant lattice that has a pair of legs. A pair of tubes is provided and each of the tubes is inserted into ground having the tubes being vertically oriented. Each of the tubes insertably receives an associated one of the legs. In this way the plant lattice is retained in a vertical orientation.

Abstract: Systems and mounting apparatuses for removably securing a pole to a structure, for example, to support a bird house or animal feeder. The mounting apparatuses include an outer member having an elongated wall defining at least a portion of an internal cavity and an end opening thereto configured to receive the pole. Features are provided for fixing the mounting apparatus to the structure. An inner member located within the internal cavity is elongated in a direction parallel to the longitudinal axis of the outer member and has a cross-sectional shape congruous or otherwise complementary to an exterior surface of the pole. A feature provides the capability to move the inner member within the internal cavity in directions perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the outer member in order to secure the pole within the internal cavity by moving the inner member toward the pole to contact and apply pressure thereto.

Abstract: A tent system may include a base system adapted to mount to a roof of a vehicle, an inflatable tent frame, and a canopy. The base system may include a rigid platform and an air delivery mechanism integrated into the base system, the air delivery mechanism may have an air port adapted to receive pressurized air. The tent system may include an inflatable tent frame including an inflatable tube coupled with the base system, the inflatable tube having an air inlet coupled with the air delivery mechanism, the air inlet receiving the pressurized air from the air delivery mechanism into the inflatable tube, the inflatable tube adapted to support a tent canopy when the inflatable tube is inflated using the pressurized air. The tent canopy may be attached to the base.

Abstract: A portable shelter is provided with a flexible vestibule adapter and a flexible connector connected to the same wall, concentrically surrounding a door. Individual shelter elements may be deployed for functionally different end uses and are protected from weathering and damage when not in use, and the stored elements do not get in the way of other end uses. For example, the vestibule adapter and the flexible connector may be rolled up on themselves for storage individually or together, depending on the desired end-use configuration.

Abstract: An improvement to a previously filed US patent, The Stackable Reinforced Concrete Post for Various Outdoor Applications serves as a way to improve the fence as it is known today. By replacing the typical wooden posts used in fencing with several stacked, sturdy, reinforced blocks of concrete, the fence posts should never have to be replaced in a lifetime. Additionally, these may also be used for the application of barbed wire with the addition of a groove in the concrete blocks. With a relatively simple one-time application consisting of digging a hole in the ground and stacking each consecutive block on top of the other, this invention is not only easy to use, but effective.

Abstract: The invention relates to a locking trough for receiving a locking bolt of a window or a door, which locking trough has a main body (G) for lying on a building part having a recess. The main body (G) has a cover plate (1) having a passage opening (4). An at least partially closed receiving pocket (6) composed of plastic for receiving the locking bolt is fastened to the main body (G). The locking trough according to the invention can be economically produced, is stable, and can be used in low-noise manner.

Abstract: A safety device for a motor vehicle, which has a striker, a pawl, an ejection spring ejecting the striker, and a rotary latch, wherein the rotary latch has an opening direction of rotation, a closing direction of rotation an open position, and a main locking position, wherein the ejection spring has a leg and the leg lies directly against the striker in the main locking position of the rotary latch and the leg lies directly against the rotary latch in at least one intermediate position of the rotary latch, in which the rotary latch is between the main locking position and the open position.

Abstract: A gravity-actuated latch mechanism is provided. The gravity-actuated latch mechanism may include a strike attached to a lid of a container and a latch body attached to an inside wall of the container. The latch body includes a housing and a catch accessible from outside of the housing, wherein the catch engages and disengages with the strike. The latch body includes a lever having a lever arm moveable between an engaged and disengaged position. The engaged position is engaged with the catch and the disengaged position is disengaged with the catch. The latch body also includes a latch actuation ball housed in an elongated passage within the housing. The lever arm of the lever extends into the elongate passage, allowing the latch actuation ball to apply force to the lever arm to move the lever from the engaged to the disengaged position in response to tipping the container for dumping.

Abstract: A locking system includes a tamper-resistant lock and key. The tamper-resistant lock includes a cylindrical lock body with external threading on at least a portion thereof and a bore extending into an end of the cylindrical lock body. The bore includes an engagement feature disposed on the wall that defines the bore, and the engagement feature is disposed a particular distance away from the bore opening. The key includes a collar that has a cylindrical key body that fits within the bore of the cylindrical lock body. The cylindrical key body also includes an opening defined by the collar sidewall, a retractable engagement member at least partially disposed within the opening, a spring disposed within the collar, and a plunger disposed within the collar that is operable to engage the spring and has a recess sized and shaped to accommodate the retractable engagement member.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are locking devices having tracking functionality. In some embodiments, the locking devices may include a connector arm configured to engage with and secure an object to the locking device, and a housing. The housing may include a locking module comprising a locking mechanism configured to releasably secure and engage the connector arm with the locking device, and a plurality of unlocking mechanisms configured to release and disengage the connector arm from the locking device.

Abstract: An example security device is provided that includes a core and a shuttle. The core includes an internal jaw and a guide surface and a distance between the internal jaw and the guide surface varies across a length of the core. The shuttle includes an opening that forms an external jaw. A jaw gap is defined between the internal jaw and the external jaw that is configured to receive a portion of an item to protect.

Abstract: In combination: a) a container having a case bounding a storage space and an access opening bounded by a surface and in communication with the storage space; and b) a security system. The security system has a frame and a force applying structure on the frame. The frame and force applying structure are configured so that with the security system in operative relationship with the container, the security system can be placed selectively in: i) a secured state wherein the force applying structure exerts a compressive force against the access opening surface to thereby prevent at least a part of the security system from being withdrawn from the access opening; and ii) an assembly state wherein the at least part of the security system can be directed into and withdrawn from the access opening.

Abstract: A door structure for a vehicle, comprising: a latch connected to a cable portion extending from an inner handle and configured to fix a door to a vehicle body; and a bracket attached to a door inner panel, wherein at least a part of the bracket overlaps the latch in a vehicle width direction and is located toward the outside of the vehicle with respect to the latch.

Abstract: A sealed latch assembly for a vehicle closure panel is provided. The latch assembly includes a housing having an internal cavity sized for receipt of internal components of the latch assembly. A cover is attached to the housing to enclose at least a portion of the internal cavity. At least one release cable is configured for operable connection to at least one of the internal components. A water shield is attached to the cover. The water shield has at least one opening sized for receipt of the release cable therethrough. At least one seal member is configured to form a water-tight seal between the housing and the cover and/or between the water shield and the cover and/or between the at least one opening and the at least one release cable.

Abstract: Disclosed are foreign object detection systems with control logic for governing use of vehicle door assemblies, and motor vehicles equipped with such FOD systems and logic. Methods are disclosed for regulating operation of a vehicle door locking mechanism. One method includes a vehicle controller determining the operating status of a control protocol that governs use of the locking mechanism. If the operating status is active, the controller receives sensor signals indicative of a location and/or velocity of an object within the sensor's supervision field. If the object is located within a protected door zone and/or the object's velocity is towards the protected zone, the controller determines whether the locking mechanism is locked or unlocked. If the locking mechanism is locked, the controller commands the locking mechanism to maintain the locked state. Conversely, if the locking mechanism is unlocked, the controller commands the locking mechanism to lock and maintain this state.

Abstract: A handle device comprising: a handle base portion on which an operation handle that operates opening/closing of a door of a vehicle can be mounted; a cable portion that can be fitted in the handle base portion; and a cable holding member configured to hold the cable portion, wherein the cable holding member includes an interference portion that interferes with the cable portion in a case in which the cable portion is not located at a fitting position, and does not interfere with the cable portion in a case in which the cable portion is located at the fitting position at a time of holding.

Abstract: A latch assembly for a motor vehicle closure system having a latch mechanism, a latch release mechanism and a power cinching mechanism. The latch mechanism is operable in a released state when a closure panel is located in an open position, in a secondary closed state when the closure panel is located in a partially-closed position, and in a primary closed state when the closure panel is located in a fully-closed position. The cinching mechanism interacts with the latch mechanism to establish the secondary closed state and is actuated for shifting the latch mechanism from its secondary closed state into its primary closed state.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an exterior door handle (10) for a vehicle (3) particularly for an activation of an electric lock (2) of the vehicle (3) comprising: a door handle body (20) with a wall (22), wherein the door handle body (20) is configured such that an activation action is performable by a user (5) at the door handle body (20) in the deformation area (40), at least one inductive activation means (60) which is arranged in the deformation area (40), at least one sensor device (30) arranged within the door handle body (20) for inductivity measurements at the activation means (60), wherein the door handle body (20) is at least configured elastically deformable in the deformation area (40) and the sensor device (30) for the detection of the activation action is arranged spaced apart to the activation means (60) such that the deformation of the door handle body (20) is detectable by the inductivity measurement.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an exterior door handle (10) for a vehicle (3) particularly for an activation of an electric lock (2) of the vehicle (3) comprising: a door handle body (20) with a wall (22), wherein the door handle body (20) is configured such that an activation action is performable by a user (5) at the door handle body (20) in the deformation area (40), at least one inductive activation means (60) which is arranged in the deformation area (40), at least one sensor device (30) arranged within the door handle body (20) for inductivity measurements at the activation means (60), wherein the door handle body (20) is at least configured elastically deformable in the deformation area (40) and the sensor device (30) for the detection of the activation action is arranged spaced apart to the activation means (60) such that the deformation of the door handle body (20) is detectable by the inductivity measurement.

Abstract: The invention involves a keeper (20) to interact with a bolt (16) of a lock (10); The keeper includes a bracket (22) for attachment to a structure, and a keeper rod (24) secured to the bracket, the keeper rod extending from one surface (27) of the bracket. In the keeper, a shaft (32) is attached to the bracket and can rotate freely relative to the bracket such that it extends in a longitudinal direction (X); a blade (40) is mounted on the shaft (32) on one side of the bracket near the keeper rod in such a way as to always rotate along with the shaft; an angular position indicator (46) is also mounted so as to always rotate along with the shaft; the blade being so positioned that it can be rotated by the latch when the latch hooks on to or releases from the keeper rod, and the angular position indicator (46) being capable of indicating the angular position of the blade. The invention is for example intended to be used on an aircraft door such as that of a helicopter.

Abstract: A multipoint door lock system for a door having on its edge a deadbolt and a secondary bore is disclosed. The system includes a door frame. A pivotable latch mounted in the door frame has a door-locking tip that enters the secondary bore of the door when the door is closed. Insertion of the deadbolt in a bolt opening of the door frame causes a lever to move from a resting position, displacing a translating member mounted in the door frame to an extended position. A distal end of the translating member enters a recess of the pivotable latch, locking the pivotable latch. The system may include a pair of translating members and a pair of pivotable latches having door-locking tips entering corresponding secondary bores of the door. A combination of the multipoint door lock system with the door is also disclosed.

Abstract: A shower enclosure sliding door mechanism (1) includes a first member provided on a door (3) of a shower enclosure, and a second member provided on a frame (5) of the shower enclosure, the first and second members slidably engaged with each other such that a first bearing surface (33) of the first member slidably engages a second bearing surface (27) of the second member. The first bearing surface is formed from a first low friction material and the second bearing surface is formed from a second low friction material, such that a low friction interface is formed between the first member and the second member.

Abstract: The invention relates to a drive arrangement for the motorized movement of a tailgate (2) of a motor vehicle, wherein at least one drive unit (3, 4) is provided, having two drive connections (3a, 3b; 4a, 4b) for channeling out drive unit power, wherein a first drive unit (3) is motor and spring-operated and has a drive unit motor (5) as well as a drive unit spring (6), respectively acting on the two drive connections (3a, 3b) associated with the first drive unit (3), wherein the first drive unit (3) comprises a movement sensor (7) for generating a sensor signal, representing movement information regarding a movement between the drive connections (3a, 3b) of the first drive unit (3), wherein a second drive unit (4) is solely spring-operated and has a drive unit spring (8), acting on the two drive connections (4a, 4b) associated with the second drive unit (4), wherein a drive unit controller (9) is provided, which detects a predetermined deviation of the sensor signal (S) of the movement sensor (7) from a prede

Abstract: A stowage bin assembly includes a bin bucket assembly having a bin bucket which includes at least one sidewall, the at least one sidewall including a notch and the at least one sidewall having an interior surface. The stowage bin assembly also includes at least one hinge assembly. The at least one hinge assembly includes a housing which is received in the notch, the housing having an interior surface, wherein the interior surface of the housing is substantially flush with the interior surface of the at least one sidewall when the housing of the at least one hinge assembly is received in the notch. The stowage bin assembly also includes a stowage bin door pivotably coupled to the bin bucket assembly via the at least one hinge assembly, the stowage bin door moveable between an open position and a closed position. Related components, assemblies, and devices are also provided.

Abstract: A vehicle door apparatus includes: an electric door lock unit configured to switch between a locked state of restricting an opening/closing operation of a swing door and an unlocked state of permitting the opening/closing operation of the swing door; an operation detection unit configured to detect an operation request of the swing door by an operator; an electric door check unit provided on the swing door and configured to switch between a holding state of applying a holding force to the swing door for holding the swing door at an arbitrary degree of opening and a non-holding state of not applying the holding force; and a controller configured to switch the electric door lock unit from the locked state to the unlocked state and to set the electric door check unit in the non-holding state when the operation request is detected.

Abstract: An apparatus, according to an exemplary aspect of the present disclosure includes, among other things, a hood inner panel having a rear edge and a front edge, a latch mounted to the hood inner panel at an offset location that is spaced from the front edge, and at least one bump stop mounted to the hood inner panel between the offset location and the front edge. The bump stop includes a lock feature to prevent removal of the bump stop from the hood inner panel. A method according to an exemplary aspect of the present disclosure includes, among other things, mounting at least one resilient bump stop to the hood inner panel between the offset location and the front edge to absorb impact energy and to provide a seal force to stabilize the latch during closure.