Towing hook assembly and vehicle

Abstract

The invention relates to a towing hook assembly and a vehicle, belongs to the technical field of vehicles, and aims to solve the problem that a towing hook in the prior art is tedious to use and operate. The towing hook assembly is used for the vehicle and comprises a fixed base and a towing hook, the fixed base is suitable for being fixed to a vehicle body of the vehicle, the vehicle body is provided with a containing space, and the containing space penetrates through the outer surface of the vehicle body to form an opening; the towing hook is arranged in the containing space and rotatably connected to the fixed base, the towing hook is provided with a first position and a second position and can rotate between the first position and the second position relative to the fixed base, the towing hook is located in the containing space at the first position, and at least part of the towing hook extends out of the vehicle body through the opening at the second position.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the technical field of vehicles, and in particular to a tow hook assembly and a vehicle. Background Art

[0002] In the field of vehicle technology, a tow hook can usually be fixed to the vehicle body. In emergency situations such as vehicle failure or getting stuck in a muddy road, the tow hook can be fixed to the vehicle body to apply pulling force to the vehicle body to tow the vehicle.

[0003] In the related art, in order to prevent the setting of the tow hook from affecting the surface flatness of the vehicle, the tow hook of the vehicle is detachably connected to the vehicle body and a corresponding tow hook cover is provided. When the vehicle needs to use the tow hook, the tow hook cover can be opened and the tow hook can be connected to the vehicle body. When the vehicle does not need to use the tow hook, the tow hook can be removed from the vehicle body and the corresponding position can be covered by the tow hook cover. However, the operation of using the tow hook is cumbersome and therefore needs to be improved. Summary of the Invention

[0004] The object of the present invention is to provide a tow hook assembly and a vehicle to overcome the problem of cumbersome operation of the tow hook in the related art.

[0005] In order to achieve the above object, the technical solution adopted by the present invention is as follows:

[0006] According to the first aspect of the present application, the present application provides a tow hook assembly, which is used for a vehicle and includes a fixed base and a tow hook. The fixed base is suitable for being fixed to the body of the vehicle, and the body has a accommodating space, which penetrates the outer surface of the body to form an opening; the tow hook is arranged in the accommodating space and is rotatably connected to the fixed base. The tow hook has a first position and a second position and can be rotated relative to the fixed base between the first position and the second position. In the first position, the tow hook is located in the accommodating space. In the second position, at least a portion of the tow hook extends to the outside of the body through the opening.

[0007] According to the above technical means, by setting the tow hook to be rotatable between a first position and a second position, when the vehicle needs to use the tow hook, the tow hook can be rotated from the first position to the second position so that the tow hook meets the usage requirements; when the vehicle no longer needs to use the tow hook, the tow hook can also be stored in the accommodating space by rotating the tow hook from the second position to the first position, so as to reduce the adverse effect of the tow hook on the appearance flatness of the vehicle, which is conducive to simplifying the use operation of the tow hook.

[0008] In a possible embodiment, in the first position, the contour of the end surface of the towing hook facing the opening is adapted to the contour of the opening to cover at least a portion of the opening.

[0009] According to the above technical means, the end face contour of the towing hook facing the opening is adapted to the contour of the opening, so that when the towing hook is in the first position and stored in the accommodating space, it can have a good covering effect on the opening, which is beneficial to improving the neatness and flatness of the vehicle's appearance; in addition, there is no need to provide an additional covering component for the opening, which is also beneficial to reducing the number of components, saving costs, and improving assembly efficiency.

[0010] In a possible embodiment, the towing hook assembly also includes a locking component, which has a locked state and an unlocked state. In the locked state, the locking component can lock and fix the towing hook to the fixed base so that the towing hook is in the first position; in the unlocked state, the locking component allows the towing hook to rotate from the first position to the second position.

[0011] According to the above technical means, when the tow hook is in the storage state of the first position, it is firmly locked to the fixed base through the locking assembly to prevent the tow hook from rotating unexpectedly due to vibration, collision or wind pressure, thereby helping to improve the safety of the entire vehicle under various working conditions.

[0012] In a possible embodiment, the locking assembly includes a locking accessory and a fixing plate, wherein the fixing plate is provided on the fixing base. In a locked state, the locking accessory is connected between the towing hook and the fixing plate, and in an unlocked state, the locking accessory is detached from the fixing plate.

[0013] According to the above technical means, the locking assembly can provide a strong locking force by rigidly connecting the locking assembly to the fixing plate to ensure that the tow hook will not be accidentally deployed in the first position.

[0014] In a possible embodiment, the towing hook includes a towing hook body, which is annular and encloses a hanging hole. A through hole is provided in the portion of the towing hook body located between the hanging hole and the fixing plate. The locking accessory is passed through the through hole and connected to the fixing plate.

[0015] According to the above technical means, the through holes are reasonably arranged, which facilitates the locking and unlocking operations of the lock accessory.

[0016] In a possible embodiment, the side of the hanging hole facing away from the fixing plate is the first side of the hanging hole, and the portion of the towing hook body located on the first side is provided with an operating port, which is opposite to the locking accessory.

[0017] According to the above technical means, an operating port is set relative to the lock accessory, allowing a tool to be inserted to achieve the unlocking action, making it convenient for the user to approach the lock accessory with the tool from outside the vehicle to perform locking or unlocking operations, thereby improving the convenience of use.

[0018] In a possible implementation, the towing hook assembly further includes a damping member, which is used to apply a damping force to the towing hook to prevent the towing hook from rotating relative to the fixed base.

[0019] According to the above technical means, the damping member can provide the user with a certain tactile feedback, so that the user can smoothly rotate the tow hook to extend or retract the tow hook, thereby improving the user's operating experience; in addition, it can also provide a certain resistance for the tow hook to reduce or prevent the tow hook in the second position from rotating arbitrarily relative to the fixed base.

[0020] In a possible embodiment, the towing hook assembly also includes a rotating shaft, which is arranged between the rotating hole of the towing hook and the connecting hole of the fixed base, and the towing hook is rotatable around the rotating shaft relative to the fixed base; the damping member includes a first damping part, which is located between the outer peripheral wall of the rotating shaft and the inner peripheral wall of the rotating hole along the radial direction of the rotating shaft.

[0021] According to the above technical means, the first damping part is reasonably set in a position. When the towing hook rotates between the first position and the second position, the first damping part can provide a radial damping force for the relative rotation of the rotating shaft and the towing hook. The towing hook is subject to damping constraints, making its rotation more stable and smooth.

[0022] In a possible embodiment, the towing hook includes a first connecting arm, the fixed base includes a base and a second connecting arm arranged on the base, the base is suitable for being fixed to the vehicle body, the second connecting arms are two oppositely arranged, the first connecting arm is clamped between the two second connecting arms, the rotating shaft passes through the first connecting arm and the second connecting arm, the first connecting arm is formed with a rotating hole, and the second connecting arm is formed with a connecting hole.

[0023] According to the above technical means, the first connecting arm is clamped between the two second connecting arms, and the second connecting arms form an effective limiting effect on the first connecting arm, so as to improve the stability and reliability of the tow hook assembly during use.

[0024] In a possible embodiment, the damping member further includes a second damping portion, which is arranged at both ends of the first damping portion along the axial direction of the rotating shaft and is formed in a lug shape; the second damping portion is located between the first connecting arm and the second connecting arm along the axial direction of the rotating shaft.

[0025] According to the above technical means, the second damping part can provide axial damping force for the towing hook, further improving the rotation stability of the towing hook; in addition, the second damping part can also prevent the towing hook from shaking randomly along the circumference of the rotating shaft relative to the fixed base, thereby playing an effective limiting role.

[0026] According to the second aspect of the present application, the present application provides a vehicle, which includes a vehicle body and the above-mentioned tow hook assembly, and the tow hook assembly is arranged on the vehicle body.

[0027] According to the above technical means, the ease of use of the vehicle's tow hook can be improved.

[0028] In one possible embodiment, the vehicle body includes a collision beam and a bumper, the bumper is arranged outside the collision beam, the tow hook assembly is fixed to the collision beam, and an accommodating space is defined between the collision beam and the bumper, and the accommodating space passes through the outer surface of the bumper to form an opening.

[0029] According to the above-mentioned technical means, by arranging the tow hook assembly in the accommodating space between the collision beam and the bumper, the existing space of the front structure of the vehicle is fully utilized, avoiding additional occupation of external space or damage to the appearance of the vehicle body, which is conducive to the compact design of the overall structure of the vehicle body and improves space utilization; in addition, the collision beam is an important structural strength component of the vehicle body, with high rigidity and load-bearing capacity. The tow hook assembly is fixed on the collision beam, which is conducive to improving the structural stability of the tow hook assembly when in use.

[0030] Beneficial effects of the present invention:

[0031] (1) The tow hook of the present application can be rotated between a first position and a second position relative to the fixed base. When the vehicle needs to use the tow hook, the tow hook can be rotated from the first position to the second position so that the tow hook can meet the use requirements. When the vehicle no longer needs to use the tow hook, the tow hook can be stored in the accommodating space by rotating it from the second position to the first position, so as to reduce the adverse effect of the tow hook on the appearance flatness of the vehicle, which is conducive to simplifying the use operation of the tow hook.

[0032] (2) The locking assembly of the present application can firmly lock the tow hook to the fixed base, avoiding unexpected rotation of the tow hook due to vibration, collision or wind pressure, thereby helping to improve the safety of the entire vehicle under various working conditions.

[0033] (3) The damping member of the present application can provide the user with a certain tactile feedback, so that the user can smoothly rotate the tow hook to extend or retract the tow hook, thereby improving the user's operating experience; in addition, it can also provide a certain resistance to the tow hook to reduce or prevent the tow hook in the second position from rotating arbitrarily relative to the fixed base.

[0034] It should be noted that the technical effects brought about by the implementation method of the second aspect can be referred to the technical effects brought about by the corresponding implementation method in the first aspect, and will not be repeated here.

[0035] It should be understood that the foregoing general description and the following detailed description are exemplary and explanatory only and are not restrictive of the present application. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0036] Figure 1 A partial structural schematic diagram of a vehicle provided in some embodiments of the present application, wherein the tow hook is in a first position;

[0037] Figure 2A partial structural schematic diagram of a vehicle provided in some embodiments of the present application, wherein the tow hook is in a second position;

[0038] Figure 3 A schematic structural diagram of a towing hook assembly provided in some embodiments of the present application, wherein the towing hook is in a first position;

[0039] Figure 4 A schematic structural diagram of a tow hook assembly provided in some embodiments of the present application, wherein the tow hook is in a second position;

[0040] Figure 5 An exploded schematic diagram of a tow hook assembly provided in some embodiments of the present application;

[0041] Figure 6 A schematic diagram of the connection between a tow hook assembly and a vehicle body is provided in some embodiments of the present application.

[0042] Reference numerals:

[0043] 100. Vehicle body; 101. Accommodation space; 102. Bumper; 103. Collision beam; 104. Opening;

[0044] 10. Tow hook assembly;

[0045] 1. Fixed base; 11. Second connecting arm; 12. Connecting hole; 13. Base; 14. Bolt;

[0046] 2. Tow hook; 21. Tow hook body; 22. Hooking hole; 23. Through hole; 24. Operation port; 25. First connecting arm; 26. Rotating hole;

[0047] 3. Locking assembly; 31. Locking attachment; 32. Fixing plate; 321. Fixing hole;

[0048] 4. Damping element; 41. First damping part; 42. Second damping part;

[0049] 5. Rotating shaft. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0050] In order to enable ordinary people in the art to better understand the technical solutions of the present application, the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present application will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0051] It should be noted that the terms "first", "second", and the like in the description and in the claims of the present application and the above-described accompanying drawings are used to distinguish similar objects and are not necessarily used to describe a specific sequential or chronological order. It should be understood that the data thus used can be interchanged, where appropriate, so that the embodiments of the present application described herein can be carried out in other than the order shown or described herein. The implementations described in the following example embodiments are not meant to represent all implementations consistent with the present application. Rather, they are merely examples of apparatus and methods consistent with some aspects of the present application as detailed in the appended claims.

[0052] In some embodiments, the embodiments of the present application provide a vehicle. In which, the embodiments of the present application do not make specific limitation on the specific type of the vehicle, for example, the vehicle provided by the embodiments of the present application can be a fuel vehicle, an electric vehicle, a hybrid vehicle or a solar vehicle, etc. Meanwhile, the vehicle provided by the embodiments of the present application can also be a vehicle in different forms. For example, the vehicle provided by the embodiments of the present application can be a sedan, a sport utility vehicle (SUV) or a multi-Purpose Vehicles (MPV).

[0053] In some embodiments, the vehicle includes a vehicle body 100 and a tow hook assembly 10, the tow hook assembly 10 is usually fixedly connected to the vehicle body 100, and the tow hook assembly 10 is suitable for connecting a towing device outside the vehicle, such as a towing rod, a hook or other towing device, etc. In the event of a vehicle breakdown or getting stuck in a muddy road, etc., the vehicle can be towed by connecting the towing device to the tow hook assembly 10 to apply a pulling force to the vehicle body 100.

[0054] Next, referring to Figures 1-6 The tow hook assembly 10 provided by some embodiments of the present application will be described.

[0055] Referring to Figures 1-6 In some embodiments, the present application provides a tow hook assembly 10 for a vehicle and comprising a fixed base 1 and a tow hook 2, the fixed base 1 is suitable for being fixed to a vehicle body 100 of the vehicle, the vehicle body 100 has a receiving space 101, the receiving space 101 penetrates through the outer surface of the vehicle body 100 to form an opening 104. The tow hook 2 is arranged in the receiving space 101 and is rotatably connected to the fixed base 1, the tow hook 2 has a first position and a second position and can rotate relative to the fixed base 1 between the first position and the second position, in the first position, the tow hook 2 is located in the receiving space 101, in the second position, at least part of the tow hook 2 extends outside the vehicle body 100 through the opening 104.

[0056] Among them, at least part of the towing hook 2 extends out of the vehicle body 100 through the opening 104, which may include the following situations: for example, part of the towing hook 2 extends out of the vehicle body 100 through the opening 104; for another example, the entire towing hook 2 extends out of the vehicle body 100 through the opening 104.

[0057] When the towing hook 2 is in the first position, it is accommodated in the accommodation space 101, which prevents the towing hook 2 from protruding outside the vehicle body 100 and causing unnecessary collisions and interference, and also provides a certain degree of protection for the towing hook 2. When the towing hook 2 is in the second position, at least a portion of the towing hook 2 is positioned within the vehicle body 100 through the opening 104, making it easier to connect a towing device or the like outside the vehicle to the towing hook 2, and providing sufficient operating space for the connection operation.

[0058] Optionally, the vehicle body 100 includes a collision beam 103 and a bumper 102, the fixing base 1 is fixed to the collision beam 103, and the bumper 102 is disposed outside the collision beam 103, defining an accommodation space 101 between the collision beam 103 and the bumper 102. The accommodation space 101 penetrates the outer surface of the bumper 102 to form an opening 104.

[0059] Optionally, the towing hook assembly 10 may also be provided with a control component, for example, the control component includes a control motor, and when the vehicle needs to use the towing hook 2 and when the towing hook 2 has been used, the control component can be used to control the towing hook 2 to automatically rotate between the first position and the second position.

[0060] For example, when the vehicle needs to use the towing hook 2, the towing hook 2 can be manually rotated from the first position to the second position so that the vehicle's external towing device can be connected to the towing hook 2; when the towing hook 2 is no longer used, the towing hook 2 can be manually rotated from the second position back to the first position, thereby storing the towing hook 2 in the accommodating space 101.

[0061] On this basis, by configuring the tow hook 2 to be rotatable between a first position and a second position, when the vehicle needs to use the tow hook 2, the tow hook 2 can be rotated from the first position to the second position to facilitate the tow hook 2 connection operation. When the vehicle no longer needs to use the tow hook 2, the tow hook 2 can be rotated from the second position to the first position to be stored in the accommodating space 101, thereby reducing the adverse effect of the tow hook 2 on the vehicle's appearance and smoothness, thereby simplifying the use of the tow hook 2.

[0062] See also Figure 6In some optional embodiments, the tow hook assembly 10 is removably secured to the collision beam 103 via bolts 14. Specifically, the fixing base 1 of the tow hook assembly 10 is secured to the collision beam 103 via bolts 14. This facilitates maintenance and replacement of the tow hook assembly 10, significantly reducing repair costs. It also enables modularization and universalization, allowing it to be used on other vehicle models, significantly reducing R&D costs and development cycles, and mitigating development risks. Alternatively, the tow hook assembly 10 can be located at the front or rear of the vehicle, that is, it can be secured to the front collision beam 103 or the rear collision beam 103 of the vehicle.

[0063] See also Figure 1 In some embodiments, in the first position, the end surface of the towing hook 2 facing the opening 104 matches the profile of the opening 104 to cover at least a portion of the opening 104. For example, the end surface of the towing hook 2 facing the opening 104 covers a portion of the opening 104, or the end surface of the towing hook 2 facing the opening 104 covers the entire opening 104.

[0064] On this basis, the end face contour of the towing hook 2 facing the opening 104 is adapted to the contour of the opening 104, so that when the towing hook 2 is in the first position and stored in the accommodating space 101, it can have a good covering effect on the opening 104, which is beneficial to improving the neatness and flatness of the vehicle's appearance.

[0065] In addition, there is no need to provide an additional covering component for the opening 104 , which helps to reduce the number of components, save costs, and improve assembly efficiency.

[0066] See also Figures 1-4 In some embodiments, the towing hook assembly 10 further includes a locking component 3, which has a locked state and an unlocked state. In the locked state, the locking component 3 can lock and fix the towing hook 2 to the fixed base 1 so that the towing hook 2 is in the first position; in the unlocked state, the locking component 3 allows the towing hook 2 to rotate from the first position to the second position.

[0067] If the towing hook 2 is not locked, it may rotate unexpectedly under the action of gravity or airflow, causing a safety hazard. Especially when driving on bumpy roads or at high speeds, the traditional non-locking structure may cause the towing hook 2 to loosen or even pop out, affecting safety and service life.

[0068] For example, the locking assembly 3 can be implemented in a mechanical, electric, or electromechanical manner.

[0069] On this basis, when the towing hook 2 is in the storage state of the first position, it is firmly locked to the fixed base 1 through the locking component 3, avoiding unexpected rotation of the towing hook 2 due to vibration, collision or wind pressure, thereby helping to improve the safety of the entire vehicle under various working conditions.

[0070] See also Figure 1-Figure 5 In some embodiments, the locking assembly 3 includes a locking accessory 31 and a fixing plate 32. The fixing plate 32 is provided on the fixed base 1. In the locked state, the locking accessory 31 is connected between the towing hook 2 and the fixing plate 32. In the unlocked state, the locking accessory 31 is separated from the fixing plate 32.

[0071] When the locking assembly 3 is in the locked state, the locking attachment 31 is connected between the towing hook 2 and the fixing plate 32, forming a mechanical constraint, locking the towing hook 2 in the first position, and the towing hook 2 cannot rotate; when the locking assembly 3 is in the unlocked state, the locking attachment 31 is separated from the fixing plate 32, releasing the towing hook 2, and the towing hook 2 can rotate freely, so that it can be rotated from the first position to the second position.

[0072] The fixing plate 32 is mounted on the fixed base 1 and serves as a docking surface or support structure for the locking attachment 31. The fixing plate 32 may be provided with positioning holes, grooves, or magnetic areas to mate with the locking attachment 31, assisting in positioning and enhancing locking strength. Optionally, the fixing plate 32 may be detachably connected to the fixed base 1, or the fixing plate 32 may be integrally formed with the fixed base 1.

[0073] Optionally, the locking accessory 31 may be implemented in the form of a mechanical lock pin, an elastic buckle, an electromagnetic adsorption structure, or the like.

[0074] Exemplarily, a rotating shaft 5 with a limiting hole is provided at the part of the towing hook 2 near the fixing plate 32, and the fixing plate 32 is provided with aligned through holes. The locking accessory 31 is a retractable locking pin, which is normally pushed by a spring to be inserted into the limiting hole. When unlocking is required, the locking pin is pulled out (manually or electrically) to release the towing hook 2, and the towing hook 2 can be rotated from the first position to the second position.

[0075] On this basis, through the rigid connection between the locking component 31 and the fixing plate 32, the locking component 3 can provide a strong locking force to ensure that the towing hook 2 will not accidentally unfold when in the storage state of the first position, that is, to ensure that the towing hook 2 will not accidentally rotate from the first position to the second position.

[0076] See also Figure 3-Figure 5 In some embodiments, the towing hook 2 includes a towing hook body 21, which is annular and encloses a hanging hole 22. The portion of the towing hook body 21 located between the hanging hole 22 and the fixing plate 32 is provided with a through hole 23, and the locking accessory 31 is passed through the through hole 23 and connected to the fixing plate 32.

[0077] The hook body 21 is in a ring structure, and the center is a hook hole 22 which can be used to connect a towing ball, a towing rod, a hook or a towing device. Optionally, the material of the hook body 21 is usually high-strength steel or forged aluminum alloy to ensure its structural strength.

[0078] Optionally, the axis of the through hole 23 can be perpendicular or at an angle to the rotation axis 5 of the towing hook 2.

[0079] Optionally, the fixed plate 32 is provided with a fixed hole 321, and the locking accessory 31 is connected to the fixed hole 321.

[0080] Optionally, the locking accessory 31 is a threaded connecting piece, and the fixed hole 321 is a threaded hole, and the locking accessory 31 is threadedly connected to the threaded hole.

[0081] On this basis, the through hole 23 is reasonably arranged, which facilitates the locking and unlocking operation of the locking accessory 31.

[0082] Referring to Figure 3-Figure 5 In some embodiments, the side of the hook hole 22 opposite to the fixed plate 32 is a first side of the hook hole 22, and the part of the hook body 21 located at the first side is provided with an operation port 24, and the operation port 24 is opposite to the locking accessory 31.

[0083] It should be noted that the first side of the hook hole 22 refers to the side away from the fixed base 1 of the vehicle body 100.

[0084] Optionally, the operation port 24 can be a notch, a through hole, a groove or a local opening structure, and the operation port 24 is in communication with the hook hole 22, and the locking accessory 31 can be locked or unlocked through the operation port 24.

[0085] On this basis, the operation port 24 opposite to the locking accessory 31 is provided, which allows a tool to be inserted to realize the unlocking action, and facilitates the user to approach the locking accessory 31 from the outside of the vehicle to perform the locking or unlocking operation, thereby facilitating the improvement of use convenience.

[0086] Referring to Figure 5 In some embodiments, the hook assembly 10 further comprises a damping member 4 for applying a damping force to the towing hook 2 to prevent the towing hook 2 from rotating relative to the fixed base 1.

[0087] Optionally, the damping member 4 can be an elastic friction plate or a gasket to generate friction force by compression; optionally, the damping member 4 can also be a grease filling structure such as silicone oil, which can form viscous damping; optionally, the damping member 4 can also be a rubber bushing which absorbs energy and provides rebound resistance by material deformation.

[0088] On this basis, the damping member 4 can provide the user with a certain tactile feedback, allowing the user to smoothly rotate the towing hook 2 to extend or retract the towing hook 2, thereby improving the user's operating experience; in addition, it can also provide a certain resistance to the towing hook 2 to reduce or prevent the towing hook 2 in the second position from rotating arbitrarily relative to the fixed base 1.

[0089] See also Figure 3-Figure 5 In some embodiments, the towing hook assembly 10 further includes a rotating shaft 5, which is disposed between the rotating hole 26 of the towing hook 2 and the connecting hole 12 of the fixed base 1. The towing hook 2 is rotatable about the rotating shaft 5 relative to the fixed base 1. The damping member 4 includes a first damping portion 41, which is located radially between the outer peripheral wall of the rotating shaft 5 and the inner peripheral wall of the rotating hole 26.

[0090] Among them, the rotating shaft 5 is the central axis of rotation between the towing hook 2 and the fixed base 1. Optionally, the rotating shaft 5 can be a solid shaft or a hollow shaft, and the material is usually high-strength steel or stainless steel. The surface of the rotating shaft 5 can also be hardened (such as nitriding, chrome plating) to improve wear resistance.

[0091] The rotating hole 26 is located on the towing hook 2, allowing the rotating shaft 5 to pass through. The connecting hole 12 is located on the fixed base 1. The connecting hole 12 is aligned with the rotating hole 26 and jointly supports the rotating shaft 5. The two constitute the basic structure for the towing hook 2 to rotate around the axis.

[0092] The first damping portion 41 is arranged in the annular gap between the outer peripheral wall of the rotating shaft 5 and the inner peripheral wall of the rotating hole 26. When the towing hook 2 switches between the first position and the second position, the first damping portion 41 is used to apply a damping force to the towing hook 2 to prevent the towing hook 2 from rotating relative to the rotating shaft 5, thereby indirectly preventing the towing hook 2 from rotating relative to the fixed base 1.

[0093] On this basis, the first damping part 41 is reasonably arranged in a position. When the towing hook 2 rotates between the first position and the second position, the first damping part 41 can provide a radial damping force for the relative rotation of the rotating shaft 5 and the towing hook 2. The towing hook 2 is subject to damping constraints, making its rotation more stable and smooth.

[0094] See also Figure 3-Figure 5 In some embodiments, the towing hook 2 includes a first connecting arm 25, the fixed base 1 includes a base 13 and a second connecting arm 11 provided on the base 13, the base 13 is suitable for being fixed to the vehicle body 100, the second connecting arms 11 are two oppositely arranged, the first connecting arm 25 is clamped between the two second connecting arms 11, the rotating shaft 5 passes through the first connecting arm 25 and the second connecting arm 11, the first connecting arm 25 is formed with a rotating hole 26, and the second connecting arm 11 is formed with a connecting hole 12.

[0095] The rotation hole 26 and the connecting hole 12 are opposite to each other, the rotation shaft 5 is arranged in the rotation hole 26 and the connecting hole 12, the first connecting arm 25 is arranged in rotation connection with the fixed base 1, the first connecting arm 25 is clamped between the two second connecting arms 11, and a “fork arm type” rotation structure is formed.

[0096] On this basis, the first connecting arm 25 is clamped between the two second connecting arms 11, the second connecting arm 25 forms effective limiting action on the first connecting arm 11, and the stability and reliability of the tow hook assembly 2 in use are improved.

[0097] Referring to Figure 3-Figure 5 In some embodiments, the damping member 4 further comprises a second damping part 42, the second damping part 42 is arranged at both ends of the first damping part 41 along the axial direction of the rotation shaft 5 and is formed in a lug shape; the second damping part 42 is located between the first connecting arm 25 and the second connecting arm 11 along the axial direction of the rotation shaft 5.

[0098] The second damping part 42 is arranged in the gap between the first connecting arm 25 and the second connecting arm 11, and provides axial damping or limiting action for the tow hook 2. The damping member 4 is located between the tow hook 2 and the fixed base 1, and when the tow hook 2 switches between the first position and the second position, the damping member 4 can provide a damping force for the tow hook 2 relative to the fixed base 1.

[0099] On this basis, the second damping part 42 can provide an axial damping force for the tow hook 2, further improving the rotation stability of the tow hook 2; in addition, the second damping part 42 can also avoid the tow hook 2 from shaking along the circumferential direction of the rotation shaft 5 relative to the fixed base 1, and effectively limits the position.

[0100] In other embodiments, the application provides a vehicle, which comprises a vehicle body 100 and the above-mentioned tow hook assembly 10, and the tow hook assembly 10 is arranged on the vehicle body 100. On this basis, the use convenience of the tow hook 2 of the vehicle can be improved.

[0101] In some embodiments, the vehicle body 100 comprises a crash beam 103 and a bumper 102, the bumper 102 is arranged outside the crash beam 103, the tow hook assembly 10 is fixed to the crash beam 103, and a containing space 101 is defined between the crash beam 103 and the bumper 102. The containing space 101 penetrates through the outer surface of the bumper 102 to form an opening 104.

[0102] When the towing hook 2 is in the first position, the towing hook assembly 10 is in the storage state and the towing hook 2 can be accommodated in the accommodation space between the bumper 102 and the crash beam 103, and is not exposed outside the vehicle body 100, which is beneficial to maintain the aesthetic level of the vehicle body 100 and avoid unnecessary collision. When the towing hook 2 is in the second position, the towing hook assembly 10 is in the use state and the towing hook 2 can be exposed outside the vehicle body 100 through the opening, which is convenient for using the towing hook.

[0103] According to the above technical means, by arranging the towing hook assembly 10 in the accommodation space between the crash beam 103 and the bumper 102, the existing space of the front structure of the vehicle is fully utilized, and additional external space is avoided or the appearance of the vehicle body 100 is not damaged, which is beneficial to the compact design of the overall structure of the vehicle body 100 and improves the space utilization rate. In addition, the crash beam 103 is an important structural strength component of the vehicle body 100 and has high rigidity and load capacity. The towing hook assembly 10 is fixed on the crash beam 103, which is beneficial to improve the structural stability of the towing hook assembly 10 in the use state.

[0104] The above is only a specific embodiment of the present application, but the protection scope of the present application is not limited thereto. Any change or replacement within the technical scope disclosed in the present application should be covered in the protection scope of the present application. Therefore, the protection scope of the present application should be subject to the protection scope of the claims.

Claims

1. A tow hook assembly for a vehicle, characterized in that: include: A fixed base (1) is adapted to be fixed to a vehicle body (100) of the vehicle, wherein the vehicle body (100) has a receiving space (101), and the receiving space (101) penetrates an outer surface of the vehicle body (100) to form an opening (104); A towing hook (2) is arranged in the accommodating space (101) and is rotatably connected to the fixed base (1). The towing hook (2) has a first position and a second position and is rotatable relative to the fixed base (1) between the first position and the second position. In the first position, the towing hook (2) is located in the accommodating space (101). In the second position, at least a portion of the towing hook (2) extends outside the vehicle body (100) through the opening (104).

2. The tow hook assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that: In the first position, the end face profile of the towing hook (2) facing the opening (104) is adapted to the profile of the opening (104) so ​​as to cover at least a portion of the opening (104).

3. The tow hook assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that: The towing hook assembly (10) further comprises a locking component (3), wherein the locking component (3) has a locked state and an unlocked state. In the locked state, the locking component (3) can lock and fix the towing hook (2) to the fixed base (1) so that the towing hook (2) is in the first position; in the unlocked state, the locking component (3) allows the towing hook (2) to rotate from the first position to the second position.

4. The tow hook assembly according to claim 3, characterized in that: The locking assembly (3) comprises a locking accessory (31) and a fixing plate (32), wherein the fixing plate (32) is provided on the fixing base (1); in the locked state, the locking accessory (31) is connected between the towing hook (2) and the fixing plate (32); in the unlocked state, the locking accessory (31) is separated from the fixing plate (32).

5. The towing hook assembly according to claim 4, characterized in that: The towing hook (2) comprises a towing hook body (21), the towing hook body (21) is annular and encloses a hook hole (22), a portion of the towing hook body (21) located between the hook hole (22) and the fixing plate (32) is provided with a through hole (23), and the locking accessory (31) is passed through the through hole (23) and connected to the fixing plate (32).

6. The tow hook assembly according to claim 5, characterized in that: The side of the hook hole (22) facing away from the fixing plate (32) is the first side of the hook hole (22), and the portion of the towing hook body (21) located on the first side is provided with an operating port (24), and the operating port (24) is opposite to the locking accessory (31).

7. The tow hook assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that: It also includes a damping member (4), which is used to apply a damping force to the towing hook (2) to prevent the towing hook (2) from rotating relative to the fixed base (1).

8. The towing hook assembly according to claim 7, characterized in that: It also includes a rotating shaft (5), the rotating shaft (5) is arranged between the rotating hole (26) of the towing hook (2) and the connecting hole (12) of the fixed base (1), and the towing hook (2) is rotatable relative to the fixed base (1) around the rotating shaft (5); The damping member (4) comprises a first damping portion (41), and the first damping portion (41) is located between the outer peripheral wall of the rotating shaft (5) and the inner peripheral wall of the rotating hole (26) along the radial direction of the rotating shaft (5).

9. The towing hook assembly according to claim 8, characterized in that: The towing hook (2) includes a first connecting arm (25), the fixed base (1) includes a base (13) and a second connecting arm (11) provided on the base (13), the base (13) is suitable for being fixed to the vehicle body (100), the second connecting arms (11) are two oppositely arranged, the first connecting arm (25) is clamped between the two second connecting arms (11), the rotating shaft (5) is passed through the first connecting arm (25) and the second connecting arm (11), the first connecting arm (25) is formed with the rotating hole (26), and the second connecting arm (11) is formed with the connecting hole (12).

10. The tow hook assembly according to claim 9, characterized in that: The damping member (4) further includes a second damping portion (42), the second damping portion (42) being provided at both ends of the first damping portion (41) along the axial direction of the rotating shaft (5), and the second damping portion (42) being formed in a lug shape; The second damping portion (42) is located between the first connecting arm (25) and the second connecting arm (11) along the axial direction of the rotating shaft (5).

11. A vehicle, characterized in that: include: The tow hook assembly according to any one of claims 1 to 10; The vehicle body is provided with the towing hook assembly.

12. The vehicle according to claim 11, characterized in that The vehicle body (100) comprises a collision beam (103) and a bumper (102), wherein the bumper (102) is arranged outside the collision beam (103), the tow hook assembly (10) is fixed to the collision beam (103), and the accommodating space (101) is defined between the collision beam (103) and the bumper (102), and the accommodating space (101) passes through the outer surface of the bumper to form an opening (104).

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