Vehicle Hook

Abstract

The vehicle hook (100) includes a base (110) configured to be coupled to a support structure (20) of a vehicle (10), and a rotatable hook (120) rotatably coupled to the base (110) and having an open position and a closed position. The rotatable hook (120) includes a hook arm (122) having ends (124, 126), wherein when the rotatable hook (120) is rotated to the closed position, the ends (124, 126) of the hook arm (122) are vertically aligned with the base (110), and when the rotatable hook (120) is rotated to the open position, the ends (124, 126) of the hook arm (122) are angularly spaced from the base (110).

Description

[0001] CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS

[0002] This application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 62 / 632,515, filed on February 20, 2018, the disclosure of which is incorporated herein by reference in its entirety. Technical Field

[0003] The present description relates generally to vehicle hitches and, more particularly, to a sturdy vehicle hitch for supporting heavy objects in a trunk or bed of a vehicle.

[0004] background

[0005] A vehicle hook is a hook that can be installed inside a vehicle, such as a trunk or a car trunk, and helps to restrain objects therein. These hooks can help to hold shopping bags or other types of bags with straps. Such vehicle hooks help prevent the bags from shifting and / or spilling while the vehicle is in motion. However, current vehicle hooks are generally unable to support heavier loads, thereby limiting their ability to restrain objects.

[0006] Therefore, there is a need for an alternative vehicle hook that is capable of securing items within a vehicle storage space, such as a trunk or a passenger compartment.

[0007] Overview

[0008] In one embodiment, a vehicle hook includes: a base configured to be coupled to a support structure of a vehicle; and a rotatable hook rotatably coupled to the base and having an open position and a closed position. The rotatable hook includes a hook arm having an end, wherein the end of the hook arm is vertically aligned with the base when the rotatable hook is rotated to the closed position; and the end of the hook arm is angularly spaced from the base when the rotatable hook is rotated to the open position.

[0009] In another embodiment, a vehicle hook kit includes: a base configured to be coupled to a support structure in a trunk of a vehicle; and a rotatable hook rotatably coupled to the base and having an open position and a closed position. The rotatable hook includes a hook arm and an interlocking protrusion extending from the hook arm. The interlocking protrusion is configured to interlock with the base when the rotatable hook is rotated to the closed position; and the interlocking protrusion is configured to be angularly spaced from the base when the rotatable hook is rotated to the open position.

[0010] In yet another embodiment, a vehicle includes a trunk having a support structure and a vehicle hook. The vehicle hook includes a base coupled to the support structure within the trunk of the vehicle, and a rotatable hook rotatably coupled to the base and having an open position and a closed position. The rotatable hook includes a hook arm and an interlocking protrusion extending from the hook arm, wherein the interlocking protrusion interlocks with the base when the rotatable hook is rotated to the closed position, and the interlocking protrusion is angularly spaced from the base when the rotatable hook is rotated to the open position.

[0011] These and additional features provided by the embodiments described herein will be more fully understood considering the following detailed description, taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. Brief introduction of the attached figure

[0012] The embodiments presented in the drawings are schematic and exemplary in nature and are not intended to limit the subject matter defined in the claims. The following detailed description of the exemplary embodiments can be understood when read in conjunction with the following drawings, in which like structures are designated by like reference numerals, wherein:

[0013] Figure 1A depicts a perspective view of a vehicle hitch according to one or more embodiments shown and described herein;

[0014] Figure 1B Depicts a device according to one or more embodiments shown and described herein. Figure 1A Another perspective view of the vehicle hitch shown;

[0015] Figure 2 Depicts a device according to one or more embodiments shown and described herein. Figure 1A A perspective view of a vehicle hitch shown rotated to an open position;

[0016] Figure 3 Depicts a device according to one or more embodiments shown and described herein. Figure 1A The base of the vehicle hitch shown;

[0017] Figure 4 Depicts a device according to one or more embodiments shown and described herein. Figure 1A The rotatable hook of the vehicle hitch shown;

[0018] Figure 5 Depicted is a schematic diagram of an embodiment of a system according to one or more embodiments shown and described herein. Figure 1A A three-dimensional view of section AA taken in the middle;

[0019] Figure 6 Depicted is a schematic diagram of an embodiment of a system according to one or more embodiments shown and described herein. Figure 2 A stereogram of section BB taken in the middle;

[0020] Figure 7 depicts a truck having a truck bed with a vehicle hitch mounted therein according to one or more embodiments shown and described herein;

[0021] Figure 8 Depicts a device according to one or more embodiments shown and described herein. Figure 7 a vehicle hitch shown rotated to an open position and with an object supported thereon; and

[0022] Fig. 9 Depicts a device according to one or more embodiments shown and described herein. Figure 8 Vehicle hitch shown rotated to closed position.

[0023] Details

[0024] Embodiments described herein relate to a vehicle hook that is configured to support an object on top to prevent the object from sliding or spilling within a storage space (e.g., a trunk or compartment of a vehicle). In one embodiment, the vehicle hook includes: a base that is configured to be coupled to a support structure within a trunk of a vehicle; and a rotatable hook that is rotatably coupled to the base and has an open position and a closed position. The rotatable hook includes a hook arm having an end, wherein the end of the hook arm is vertically aligned with the base when the rotatable hook is rotated to the closed position, and the end of the hook arm is angularly spaced from the base when the rotatable hook is rotated to the open position. In some embodiments, the hook arm includes an interlocking protrusion extending from the hook arm, wherein the interlocking protrusion interlocks with the base when the rotatable hook is rotated to the closed position, and the interlocking protrusion is angularly spaced from the base when the rotatable hook is rotated to the open position. As will be described in more detail herein, when in the open position, a bag or other object with a strap can be placed on the hook arm. The rotatable hook can then be rotated to a closed position. In embodiments including an interlock between the interlocking protrusion and the base, the base assists the hook arm in supporting the load of the object. This shared load capacity can increase the load that can be supported on the vehicle hook compared to conventional vehicle hooks lacking such an interlocking configuration.

[0025] As used herein, the "trunk" of a vehicle refers to a primary storage compartment enclosed within or otherwise defined by the body of the vehicle that is used or can be used to transport objects with the vehicle. For example, the trunk may be a typical luggage compartment located at the front or rear of the vehicle, and the trunk compartment may be accessed from the exterior of the vehicle through a door. A trunk may also refer to an open truck bed. Furthermore, unless otherwise specified, the term "trunk" may be used interchangeably with the term "storage space." Although the vehicle hitch is described as being mounted within the storage space of the vehicle, it is contemplated that the vehicle hitch may be mounted anywhere within the vehicle, including the passenger compartment of the vehicle.

[0026] As used herein, the term "longitudinal direction" refers to the + / -X direction shown in the figures. The term "lateral direction" refers to the + / -Y direction shown in the figures that is perpendicular to the longitudinal direction. The term "vertical direction" refers to the + / -Z direction shown in the figures that is perpendicular to the longitudinal direction and the lateral direction.

[0027] Figure 1A and Figure 1B A front view of the vehicle hook 100 in a closed position and a rear view of the vehicle hook 100 are shown, respectively. As shown, the vehicle hook 100 includes a base 110 and a rotatable hook 120 rotatably coupled to the base 110. In some embodiments, the vehicle hook 100 may be provided to an installer as a kit and may include: the base 110, the rotatable hook 120, and an installation kit (not shown) having tools and / or hardware for installing the vehicle hook 100 to a support structure in a trunk of the vehicle 10. In the kit, the rotatable hook 120 is already rotatably coupled to the base 110, or is provided as a separate component that can be assembled to the base 110.

[0028] The base 110 can define a mounting surface 112 for mounting the base 110 to a support structure (eg, a storage space within the vehicle 10). Figures 7 and 8 Thus, the mounting surface 112 may include a hole extending therethrough for mounting the base 110 to a support structure within a vehicle using, for example, threaded fasteners. In other embodiments, the mounting surface 112 may be, for example, bonded or magnetically coupled to the support structure 20 within the vehicle 10. Other conventional coupling techniques are also contemplated and possible.

[0029] Still reference Figure 1A and Figure 1B, and as described above, the rotatable hook 120 is rotatably coupled to the base 110. The base 110 can thereby define a rotation axis 114 of the rotatable hook 120. In the illustrated embodiment, the rotation axis 114 is perpendicular to the mounting surface 112. However, other orientations of the rotation axis 114 relative to the mounting surface 112 are also contemplated and possible. In some embodiments, in order to rotatably couple the base 110 to the rotatable hook 120, a pin 121 (e.g., a bolt) can be passed through the base 110 along the rotation axis 114 and fixed so that the rotatable hook 120 can rotate relative to the base 110.

[0030] The rotatable hook 120 includes a hook arm 122, which extends in a longitudinal direction to the end of the hook arm as shown. When in the closed position, the end of the hook arm 122 can be vertically aligned with the base in a vertical direction. In some embodiments, the interlocking protrusion 130 extends from the hook arm 122 toward the base 110. For example, the interlocking protrusion 130 extends vertically from the hook arm 122 at the end of the hook arm 122 as shown. However, it is contemplated that the interlocking protrusion 130 can also extend from the hook arm 122 at a position other than the end of the hook arm 122. As shown, the interlocking protrusion 130 may include an extension 132 and a locking tab 134 protruding laterally from the extension 132. When in the closed position, as shown in FIG. Figure 1A and Figure 1B As shown, the locking tab 134 extends into the port 115 of the base 110. The port 115 is a recess that is sized and arranged to receive the locking tab 134. The friction between the locking tab 134 and the surface of the port 115 can prevent the rotatable hook 120 from rotating the hook arm 122 away from the closed position until it is moved toward the open position by the user, such as Figure 2 By providing an interlocking protrusion 130 extending from the hook arm 122 toward the base 110, at least a portion of the hook arm 122 can be vertically spaced apart from the base 110, thereby defining a gap between the hook arm 122 and the base 110 when the hook arm 122 is in the closed position.

[0031] Still reference Figure 1A and Figure 1BIn the illustrated embodiment, the hook arm 122 includes a first end 124 and a second end 126, a first interlocking protrusion 131a extends from the first end 124, and a second interlocking protrusion 131b extends from the second end 126. In these embodiments, the rotatable hook 120 is rotatably coupled to the base 110 between the first end 124 and the second end 126 of the hook arm 122. For example, the rotatable hook 120 can be rotatably coupled to the base 110 at a midpoint of the hook arm 122 between the first end 124 and the second end 126. In this embodiment, the first interlocking protrusion 131a interlocks with the base 110 on a first side 116 of the base 110, and the second interlocking protrusion 131b interlocks with the base 110 on a second side 118 of the base 110 opposite the first side 116.

[0032] When in the closed position, Figure 1A and Figure 1B As shown, a portion of the base 110 (e.g., portion 119a and / or portion 119b) extends from the bottom surface 113 of the base 110 between the hook arm 122 and the interlocking protrusion 130 in a vertical direction. For example, the portion 119a of the base 110 may extend between and contact the locking tab 134 of the first interlocking protrusion 131a and the first end 124 of the hook arm 122, and the portion 119b of the base 110 may extend between and contact the locking tab 134 of the second interlocking protrusion 131b and the second end 126 of the hook arm 122. Therefore, when a load is supported on the hook arm 122, a portion of the load is also supported by the portion of the base 110 (e.g., portion 119a and / or portion 119b).

[0033] Figure 2 The rotatable hook 120 is shown rotated to an open position. As shown, when the rotatable hook is rotated to the open position, the end of the rotatable hook 120 can be angularly spaced from the base 110. In an embodiment including an interlocking protrusion, when the rotatable hook 120 is rotated to the open position, the interlocking protrusion 130 is angularly offset from the portions 119a, 119b and angularly spaced from the base 110. This allows objects such as bags with shoulder straps to be hooked on either side of the hook arm 122. In some embodiments, the rotatable hook 120 can be rotated clockwise about the axis 114 in the X / Y plane to a position where the hook arm 122 is positioned approximately 90 degrees relative to the base 110. In other words, the rotatable hook 120 can be rotated in the X / Y plane to a position where the hook arm 122 is perpendicular to the base 110. In other embodiments, the hook arm 122 can be rotated by a greater or lesser amount.

[0034] In some embodiments, the rotatable hook 120 can rotate a full 360 degrees relative to the base 110 and can freely rotate to any angular position relative to the base. In other embodiments, the rotatable hook 120 can rotate a predetermined amount, such as Figure 2 In some embodiments, the rotatable hook 120 can be locked at a specific angular position to prevent the rotatable hook 120 from rotating relative to the base 110. In some embodiments, the rotatable hook 120 can include a plurality of locking positions at predetermined positions relative to the base 110.

[0035] Figure 3 A bottom perspective view of the base 110 is shown in isolation. A base connector 140 for connecting the base 110 to the rotatable hook 120 is shown. The base connector 140 is shown as protruding from the bottom surface 113 of the base 110. However, it is contemplated that the base connector 140 may also be flush with the bottom surface 113 of the base 110. The base connector 140 defines a receiving aperture 142 extending into the base 110. The receiving aperture 142 may have a base stop 144 formed therein. As will be described in more detail, the base stop 144 may provide a limit to the degree of rotation through which the rotatable hook 120 may travel.

[0036] Figure 4 A perspective view of the rotatable hook 120 is shown separately. The rotatable hook 120 may include a hook connector 150 extending from an upper surface 123 of a hook arm 122. The hook connector 150 may include a mating structure 152 configured to be received within a receiving aperture 142 of a base connector 140. The mating structure 152 may include a rotation stop 154. The rotation stop 154 ​​of the hook connector 150 and the base stop 144 of the base connector 140 may limit the degree of rotation 114 of the rotatable hook 120.

[0037] For example, Figure 5 Shown along Figure 1A 1. A cross section of the vehicle hook 100 taken along line AA in FIG. Thus, the rotation stop 154 ​​of the rotatable hook 120 is shown in a closed position, wherein the rotation stop 154 ​​contacts the first wall 146 of the base stop 144. As shown, an open space 170 is located between the second wall 148 of the base stop 144 and the rotation stop 154. Figure 6 Shown along Figure 2 Thus, when the swivel hook 120 is rotated to the open configuration, the swivel stopper 154 can rotate through the open space 170 (eg, Figure 5), until the rotation stopper 154 contacts the second wall 148 of the base stopper 144. Therefore, the rotation 114 of the rotatable hook 120 is limited by the interaction between the base stopper 144 and the rotation stopper 154.

[0038] Figure 7 A vehicle 10 (e.g., a truck) is shown including a trunk (e.g., a truck bed 14) having side walls 16, 18. A support structure 20 extends between the side walls 16, to which a vehicle hitch 100 is mounted. It should be noted that in other embodiments or vehicles, the support structure 20 may also be a wall of the trunk. In some embodiments, there may be multiple vehicle hitches mounted to the support structure 20. In addition, and as described above, the vehicle hitch 100 may be mounted to the support structure within the cab of the vehicle 10.

[0039] Figure 8 A diagram of a vehicle hook 100 mounted to a support structure 20 by one or more fasteners 22 (e.g., one or more bolts, pins, etc.) is shown, wherein a rotatable hook 120 is rotated to an open position. An object 30 having a handle or strap 32 (e.g., a shopping bag, a sports bag, a backpack, etc.) is suspended from a hook arm 122 of the rotatable hook 120 by the handle or strap 32. Once the handle or strap 32 is suspended from the hook arm 122, the rotatable hook 120 can be rotated to a closed position, such as Fig. 9 As described above, when the rotatable hook 120 is rotated to the closed position, the hook arm 122 is spaced apart from the base 110. This leaves room for the handle or strap 32 to remain supported on the hook arm 122 when the rotatable hook 120 is rotated to the closed position. When in the closed position, the interlocking protrusion 130 engages with the base 110. This enables the rotatable hook 120 to support a greater weight than a vehicle hook 100 without this engagement. That is, the object 30 is supported by both the rotatable hook 120 and the base 110.

[0040] Embodiments may be described with reference to the following numbered clauses, with preferred features being described in the dependent clauses:

[0041] 1. A vehicle hook, comprising: a base, the base being configured to be coupled to a supporting structure of a vehicle; and a rotatable hook, the rotatable hook being rotatably coupled to the base and having an open position and a closed position, the rotatable hook comprising: a hook arm; and an interlocking protrusion extending from the hook arm, wherein the interlocking protrusion interlocks with the base when the rotatable hook is rotated to the closed position, and the interlocking protrusion is angularly spaced apart from the base when the rotatable hook is rotated to the open position.

[0042] 2. The vehicle hitch of clause 1, wherein the base defines a mounting surface for mounting the base to a support structure of the vehicle; and the base defines a rotation axis of the rotatable hitch that is perpendicular to the mounting surface.

[0043] 3. A vehicle hook as described in any of the preceding clauses, wherein the hook arm is spaced apart from the base when the rotatable hook is rotated to the closed position.

[0044] 4. The vehicle hook of any of the preceding clauses, wherein the hook arm comprises a first end and a second end, the first interlocking protrusion extending from the first end and the second interlocking protrusion extending from the second end.

[0045] 5. The vehicle hitch of clause 4, wherein the rotatable hitch is rotatably coupled to the base between the first end and the second end of the hitch arm.

[0046] 6. The vehicle hitch of clause 4 or 5, wherein the first interlocking protrusion interlocks with the base on a first side of the base, and the second interlocking protrusion interlocks with the base on a second side of the base opposite the first side.

[0047] 7. A vehicle hitch as claimed in any of the preceding clauses, wherein a portion of the base extends between the hook arm and the interlocking projection when the rotatable hitch is rotated to the closed position.

[0048] 8. A vehicle hook kit, comprising: a vehicle hook and an installation kit for mounting the vehicle hook to a supporting structure of a vehicle, the vehicle hook comprising: a base, the base being configured to be connected to a supporting structure of the vehicle; and a rotatable hook, the rotatable hook being configured to be rotatably connected to the base and having an open position and a closed position, the rotatable hook comprising: a hook arm; and an interlocking protrusion extending from the hook arm, wherein the interlocking protrusion interlocks with the base when the rotatable hook is rotated to the closed position, and the interlocking protrusion is angularly spaced apart from the base when the rotatable hook is rotated to the open position.

[0049] 9. The vehicle hitch kit of clause 8, wherein the base defines a mounting surface for mounting the base to a supporting structure of a vehicle; and the base defines an axis of rotation of the rotatable hitch when the rotatable hitch is rotatably mounted to the base perpendicular to the mounting surface.

[0050] 10. The vehicle hitch kit of clause 8 or 9, wherein the hook arm is configured to be spaced apart from the base when the rotatable hitch is rotated to the closed position.

[0051] 11. The vehicle hitch kit of any one of clauses 8 to 10, wherein the hitch arm comprises a first end and a second end, the first interlocking protrusion extending from the first end and the second interlocking protrusion extending from the second end.

[0052] 12. The vehicle hitch kit of clause 11, wherein the rotatable hitch is configured to be rotatably coupled to the base between the first end and the second end of the hitch arm.

[0053] 13. The vehicle hitch kit of clause 11 or 12, wherein the first interlocking protrusion is configured to interlock with the base on a first side of the base, and the second interlocking protrusion is configured to interlock with the base on a second side of the base opposite the first side.

[0054] 14. The vehicle hitch kit of any one of clauses 8 to 13, wherein a portion of the base is configured to extend between the hook arm and the interlocking protrusion when the rotatable hitch is rotated to the closed position.

[0055] 15. A vehicle, comprising: a storage space, the storage space including a supporting structure; and a vehicle hook, the vehicle hook comprising: a base, the base connected to the supporting structure of the storage space; and a rotatable hook, the rotatable hook is rotatably connected to the base, has an open position and a closed position, and comprises: a hook arm; and an interlocking protrusion extending from the hook arm, wherein the interlocking protrusion forms an interlock with the base when the rotatable hook is rotated to the closed position, and the interlocking protrusion is angularly spaced apart from the base when the rotatable hook is rotated to the open position.

[0056] 16. The vehicle of clause 15, wherein the base of the vehicle hitch defines a mounting surface coupled to a support structure of the trunk; and the base of the vehicle hitch defines a rotation axis of the rotatable hitch that is perpendicular to the mounting surface.

[0057] 17. A vehicle as claimed in clause 15 or 16, wherein the hook arm of the vehicle hook is spaced apart from the base when the rotatable hook is rotated to the closed position.

[0058] 18. The vehicle of any one of clauses 15 to 18, wherein the hook arm of the vehicle hook comprises a first end and a second end, the first interlocking protrusion extending from the first end and the second interlocking protrusion extending from the second end.

[0059] 19. The vehicle of clause 18, wherein the rotatable hook of the vehicle hook is rotatably coupled to the base between the first end and the second end of the hook arm.

[0060] 20. The vehicle of clause 18 or 19, wherein the first interlocking protrusion is configured to interlock with the base on a first side of the base, and the second interlocking protrusion is configured to interlock with the base on a second side of the base opposite the first side.

[0061] 21. A vehicle hook, comprising: a base, the base being configured to be connected to a supporting structure of a vehicle; and a rotatable hook, the rotatable hook being rotatably connected to the base and having an open position and a closed position, the rotatable hook comprising a hook arm having an end, wherein when the rotatable hook is rotated to the closed position, the end of the hook arm is vertically aligned with the base; and when the rotatable hook is rotated to the open position, the end of the hook arm is angularly spaced from the base.

[0062] 22. The vehicle hitch of clause 21, wherein the base defines a mounting surface for mounting the base to a support structure of the vehicle; and the base defines an axis of rotation of the rotatable hitch that is perpendicular to the mounting surface.

[0063] 23. The vehicle hitch of clause 21 or 22, wherein when the rotatable hitch is rotated to the closed position, the hook arm is spaced apart from the base to provide a gap between the hook arm and the base.

[0064] 24. The vehicle hitch of any one of clauses 21 to 23, wherein the hook arm further comprises a first interlocking protrusion extending from the first end of the hook arm and a second interlocking protrusion extending from the second end.

[0065] 25. The vehicle hitch of clause 24, wherein the rotatable hitch is rotatably coupled to the base between the first end and the second end of the hitch arm.

[0066] 26. The vehicle hitch of clause 24, wherein the first interlocking protrusion interlocks with the base on a first side of the base, and the second interlocking protrusion interlocks with the base on a second side of the base opposite the first side.

[0067] 27. The vehicle hitch of clause 21, wherein the hook arm further comprises an interlocking protrusion extending from an end of the hook arm, wherein a portion of the base extends between the hook arm and the interlocking protrusion when the rotatable hitch is rotated to the closed position.

[0068] It should now be understood that the embodiments described herein relate to a vehicle hitch that includes a base and a rotatable hook rotatably coupled to the base. The rotatable hitch includes an open position in which an object can be mounted to the rotatable hitch, and a closed position in which the interlocking protrusion engages with and is supported by the base. By engaging the rotatable hitch with the base, an object supported on the base can be better retained on the hitch, and the vehicle hitch can support additional weight compared to a vehicle hitch without this engagement feature.

[0069] It should be noted that the terms "substantially" and "about" may be used herein to represent the inherent degree of uncertainty that may be attributed to any quantitative comparison, value, measurement, or other representation. These terms are also used herein to represent the degree by which a quantitative representation may vary from a stated reference without resulting in a change in the basic function of the subject matter at issue.

[0070] Although specific embodiments have been illustrated and described herein, it should be understood that various other changes and modifications may be made without departing from the spirit and scope of the subject matter to be protected. In addition, although various aspects of the subject matter to be protected have been described herein, these aspects need not be used in combination. Therefore, the appended claims are intended to cover all such changes and modifications within the scope of the subject matter to be protected.

Claims

1. A vehicle hook, comprising: a base configured to be coupled to a support structure of a vehicle; a rotatable hook rotatably coupled to the base, having an open position and a closed position, the rotatable hook comprising a hook arm having an end, wherein when the rotatable hook is rotated to the closed position, the end of the hook arm is vertically aligned with the base; and when the rotatable hook is rotated to the open position, the end of the hook arm is angularly spaced from the base, one or more interlocking projections extending from the hook arm, each of the interlocking projections comprising an extension extending perpendicularly from the hook arm and a locking tab protruding laterally from the extension; and one or more ports formed in a side wall of the base, wherein the locking tabs of the interlocking protrusions are sized and arranged to be positioned within a port of the one or more ports when the rotatable hook is rotated to the closed position, Wherein, when mounted to the support structure, the base is located between the rotatable hook and the support structure.

2. The vehicle hook according to claim 1, characterized in that: The base defines a mounting surface for mounting the base to the support structure of the vehicle, The base defines a rotation axis of the rotatable hook that is perpendicular to the mounting surface.

3. The vehicle hook according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that: When the rotatable hook is rotated to the closed position, the hook arm is spaced apart from the base to provide a gap between the hook arm and the base.

4. The vehicle hook according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that: The hook arm also includes a first interlocking protrusion extending from a first end of the hook arm and a second interlocking protrusion extending from a second end.

5. The vehicle hook according to claim 4, characterized in that: The rotatable hook is rotatably coupled to the base via a pin between the first end and the second end of the hook arm.

6. The vehicle hook according to claim 4, characterized in that: The first interlocking protrusion interlocks with the base on a first side of the base, and the second interlocking protrusion interlocks with the base on a second side of the base opposite the first side.

7. The vehicle hook according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that: The hook arm further includes an interlocking protrusion extending from the end of the hook arm, wherein a portion of the base extends between the hook arm and the interlocking protrusion when the rotatable hook is rotated to the closed position.

8. A vehicle hook kit, comprising: A vehicle hitch as claimed in claim 1 or 2 and a mounting kit for mounting the vehicle hitch to a supporting structure of a vehicle.

9. A vehicle comprising: a storage space, the storage space comprising a support structure; as well as A vehicle hook as claimed in claim 1 or 2.

10. The vehicle hook according to claim 9, characterized in that: The rotatable hook includes a first end and a second end, and the rotatable hook is rotatably coupled to the base via a pin located between the first end and the second end of the hook arm.

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