Automobile towing hook cover

Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of automobile towing connectors, and specifically to an automobile tow hook cover. An automobile tow hook cover comprises a bumper, a tow hook cover and a tow hook cover fixing bracket, wherein the tow hook cover is provided with a claw and a push-down support portion on one side close to the inner side of the bumper; the tow hook cover fixing bracket is provided with a support groove matched with the push-down support portion, and the tow hook cover fixing bracket is provided with a positioning step matched with the claw. The push-down support portion and the support portion are adopted to prevent the tow hook cover from being sunken due to external forces during the installation process, thereby increasing the step difference between the tow hook cover and the bumper; the claw and the positioning step are adopted to cooperate to prevent the tow hook cover from being installed in place, resulting in the tow hook cover bulging outwards, thereby making the step difference between the tow hook cover and the bumper uneven.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of automobile towing connectors, in particular to an automobile towing hook cover. Background Art

[0002] The automobile tow hook cover is installed on the bumper to optimize the aesthetics of the vehicle exterior. The automobile tow hook has the function of being used when the vehicle breaks down, falls into a pothole, or gets stuck in a quagmire, which makes the vehicle unable to move forward, backward, left, or right. The tow hook is on the inside of the bumper. In order not to damage the bumper, the current vehicles are designed with a tow hook cover. The tow hook cover can achieve the effect of using the tow hook without damaging the bumper; at the same time, it can be used as long as the tow hook cover is opened. After use, the tow hook cover can be reinstalled to restore the original beautiful decorative effect, which plays a role in optimizing the aesthetics of the vehicle exterior. With the popularization of vehicles, especially new energy vehicles, and people's expectations for the aesthetics of vehicle exteriors continue to increase, however, the existing tow hook cover will have problems such as uneven height difference with the bumper body after use, which loses the decorative effect of the bumper. At present, the uniformity of the step difference between the bumper tow hook cover and the bumper body after use has become a problem that needs to be solved. However, there is no relatively perfect structure on the market, which affects the aesthetic requirements of modern people for automobile exteriors. Prior art CN109733135A, a car bumper tow hook cover, installed in the tow hook slot of the bumper, including a cover, the cover is provided with a mounting surface facing the bumper, and also includes a buckle, a rotating plate, a face difference limiting flange, a gap limiting structure and a reverse bolt; the buckle and the reverse bolt are relatively arranged at the two ends of the mounting surface, and the buckle is used to clamp the tow hook slot holder; the cover is provided with a flange extending toward the bumper, the rotating plate and the face difference limiting flange are arranged on the end surface of the flange away from the mounting surface, and the rotating plate can rotate with the groove structure on the bumper; the gap limiting structure is arranged on the outer facade of the flange and / or the edge of the mounting surface. The prior art directly fixes the tow hook cover on the bumper, which easily causes the bumper to deform during disassembly and use, resulting in a step difference between the tow hook cover and the bumper tow hook cover, and the bumper needs to be replaced for repair, which has a high repair cost. The inventor believes that there is still a lot of room for improvement. Utility Model Content

[0003] The design purpose of the utility model is to solve the problem of repeated assembly of automobile tow hooks on the bumper, which affects the step difference between the tow hook cover and the bumper; to prevent the tow hook cover from being sunken by external force after being pressed down, resulting in a larger step difference between the tow hook cover and the bumper; to prevent the tow hook cover and the tow hook cover fixing bracket from bulging outward after being positioned, resulting in uneven step difference between the tow hook cover and the bumper; to prevent the tow hook cover and the tow hook cover fixing bracket from being fixed by claws, resulting in uneven step difference due to the force of the claws sunken by the tow hook cover. The utility model provides an automobile tow hook cover, including a bumper, a tow hook cover and a tow hook cover fixing bracket, wherein the tow hook cover is provided with at least two claws and at least two pressing support parts on one side close to the inside of the bumper; the tow hook cover fixing bracket is provided with a support groove matched with the pressing support part, and the tow hook cover fixing bracket is provided with a positioning step matched with the claw. The pressing support part and the supporting part are used to prevent the towing hook cover from being sunken due to external force during the pressing-down installation process, thereby increasing the step difference between the towing hook cover and the bumper; the clamping claws and the positioning steps are used in combination to prevent the towing hook cover from being installed improperly, causing the towing hook cover to bulge outward or concave inward, resulting in uneven step difference between the towing hook cover and the bumper and causing surface difference.

[0004] Preferably, the lower pressing support portion of the towing hook cover is semicircular, and the contact surface between the lower pressing support portion and the fixing bracket of the towing hook cover is a curved surface. The lower pressing support portion of the towing hook cover is semicircular, which is convenient for the lower pressing support portion to match with the supporting groove. The semicircular curved surface has a guiding function to guide the lower pressing support portion to match and install with the supporting groove; the contact surface between the lower pressing support portion and the fixing bracket of the towing hook cover is a curved surface, which prevents the lower pressing support portion from sliding in the supporting groove, increases the contact area between the lower pressing support portion and the supporting groove, reduces the contact stress, and prevents the lower pressing support portion from breaking during the process of pressing the towing hook cover down.

[0005] Preferably, the claw of the towing hook cover includes a fixed claw and an installation claw, the fixed claw includes a fixed insertion part in the same installation direction as the towing hook cover and a fixed clamping part parallel to the towing hook cover fixing bracket, and reinforcing ribs are provided on both sides of the fixed insertion part. The installation claw is used to facilitate the positioning of the fixed claw and then the towing hook cover is installed in place as a whole, which maintains the stability of the claw fixation and facilitates installation; the fixed claw is used, and reinforcing ribs are provided on both sides of the fixed insertion part to improve the structural strength of the claw itself and improve the installation stability of the towing hook cover.

[0006] Preferably, the mounting claw comprises a mounting insertion portion in the same mounting direction as the towing hook cover and a mounting clamping portion parallel to the towing hook cover fixing bracket, and the surface of the mounting clamping portion is provided with an inclination angle. The mounting claw needs to be inserted into the mounting position of the towing hook cover on the towing hook cover fixing bracket after being fixed and clamped, and the inclination angle can assist the mounting claw to pass through the towing hook cover fixing bracket; the inclination angle is provided on the mounting clamping portion to facilitate repeated disassembly and assembly of the towing hook cover and reduce the risk of the mounting claw breaking.

[0007] Preferably, a reinforcing rib is provided on one side of the installation insert portion close to the inside of the towing hook cover. The reinforcing rib is used to improve the structural strength of the installation insert portion and reduce the risk of the installation claw breaking during repeated disassembly and assembly; it is prevented that the installation claw is irreversibly deformed during repeated disassembly and assembly, which increases the installation gap between the towing hook cover and the towing hook cover fixing bracket, causes the towing hook cover to make an abnormal sound, or even causes the installation claw to lose its fixing function.

[0008] Preferably, a flange is provided on the side of the towing hook cover fixing bracket close to the inner side of the bumper, and a support groove and a positioning step are provided on the flange. Since the support groove and the positioning step realize the matching between the towing hook cover and the towing hook cover fixing bracket in different directions, a higher processing accuracy is required. Designing the flange and providing the support groove and the positioning step on the flange can reduce the area of ​​parts requiring high processing accuracy, reduce processing time, and save production costs; thickening the matching position of the towing hook cover fixing bracket and the towing hook cover can avoid the contact position of the two being frequently deformed by external force during repeated disassembly and assembly of the towing hook cover.

[0009] Preferably, at least two side support ribs are provided on the flange of the towing hook cover fixing bracket, and the other end of the support ribs is in contact with the side of the towing hook cover close to the inside of the bumper. The side support ribs can prevent the towing hook cover fixing bracket from being sunken due to external forces caused by the clamping claws, resulting in uneven step difference between the towing hook cover and the bumper.

[0010] Preferably, the towing hook cover is provided with a hook, which is fixed with the towing hook cover fixing bracket, and the towing hook cover fixing bracket is provided with at least two positioning ribs in contact with the bumper, and there is an angle between the positioning ribs. The hook is inserted into the towing hook cover fixing bracket to prevent the towing hook cover from falling during use; the positioning ribs are used to indicate the fixing position of the towing hook cover fixing bracket on the bumper, which is convenient for welding and fixing the towing hook cover fixing bracket and the bumper.

[0011] The utility model aims to solve the problem of repeated assembly of automobile tow hooks on the bumper, which affects the step difference between the tow hook cover and the bumper; prevent the tow hook cover from being sunken due to external force after being pressed down, resulting in a larger step difference between the tow hook cover and the bumper; prevent the tow hook cover and the tow hook cover fixing bracket from bulging outward after being positioned, resulting in uneven step difference between the tow hook cover and the bumper; prevent the tow hook cover and the tow hook cover fixing bracket from being fixed by claws, resulting in uneven step difference due to the indentation of the tow hook cover due to the force of the claws, and has the following beneficial effects: increasing the contact area between the pressing support part of the tow hook cover and the tow hook cover fixing bracket, reducing the contact stress, and avoiding the breakage of the pressing support part; adopting side end supporting ribs to prevent the tow hook cover fixing bracket from being sunken due to external force caused by the claws; adopting an installation claw dedicated to the clamping and disassembly of the tow hook cover, avoiding the claws from being irreversibly deformed during repeated disassembly and assembly, resulting in an increase in the installation gap between the tow hook cover and the tow hook cover fixing bracket, abnormal noise from the tow hook cover, and even loss of fixing function of the claws. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0012] Figure 1 It is a schematic diagram of the structure of the utility model;

[0013] Figure 2 It is a partial enlarged view of the utility model;

[0014] Figure 3 It is a structural schematic diagram of a towing hook cover and a towing hook cover fixing bracket of the utility model;

[0015] Figure 4 It is a side structural schematic diagram of the towing hook cover and the towing hook cover fixing bracket of the utility model;

[0016] Figure 5 for Figure 4 A partial enlarged view of

[0017] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the towing hook cover of the utility model;

[0018] Figure 7 It is a structural schematic diagram of the towing hook cover fixing bracket of the utility model.

[0019] Explanation of the reference numerals: 1 bumper; 2 towing hook cover fixing bracket; 21 supporting groove; 22 positioning step; 23 positioning rib; 24 side end supporting rib; 3 towing hook cover; 31 pressing support portion; 32 fixing claw; 321 fixing clamping portion; 322 fixing insertion portion; 33 hook; 34 mounting claw; 341 mounting clamping portion; 342 mounting insertion portion. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0020] The technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention will be described clearly and completely below in conjunction with the drawings in the embodiments of the present invention. Obviously, the described embodiments are only part of the embodiments of the present invention, rather than all of the embodiments.

[0021] Embodiment 1

[0022] like Figure 1 As shown, a vehicle tow hook cover 3 comprises a bumper 1, a tow hook cover 3 and a tow hook cover fixing bracket 2. The tow hook cover 3 is provided with at least two claws and at least two pressing support parts 31 on one side close to the inside of the bumper 1; the tow hook cover fixing bracket 2 is provided with a support groove 21 matched with the pressing support part 31, and the tow hook cover fixing bracket 2 is provided with a positioning step 22 matched with the claw. The pressing support part 31 and the support part are adopted to prevent the tow hook cover 3 from being sunken inwards due to external force during the pressing and installing process, thereby increasing the step difference between the tow hook cover 3 and the bumper 1; the claws and the positioning step 22 are adopted to cooperate to prevent the tow hook cover 3 from being pressed and installed in place, resulting in the tow hook cover 3 bulging outwards, thereby making the step difference between the tow hook cover 3 and the bumper 1 uneven.

[0023] like Figure 4 As shown, the pressing support portion 31 of the towing hook cover 3 is semicircular, and the contact surface between the pressing support portion 31 and the towing hook cover fixing bracket 2 is a curved surface. The pressing support portion 31 of the towing hook cover 3 is semicircular, which is convenient for the pressing support portion 31 to match with the supporting groove 21. The semicircular curved surface has a guiding function, guiding the pressing support portion 31 to match and install with the supporting groove 21; the contact surface between the pressing support portion 31 and the towing hook cover fixing bracket 2 is a curved surface, which prevents the pressing support portion 31 from sliding in the supporting groove 21, increases the contact area between the pressing support portion 31 and the supporting groove 21, reduces the contact stress, and prevents the pressing support portion 31 from breaking during the pressing process of the towing hook cover 3.

[0024] Combination Figure 3 , Figure 4 and Figure 6 As shown, the claw of the hook cover 3 includes a fixed claw 32 and a mounting claw 34. The fixed claw 32 includes a fixed insertion portion 322 in the same installation direction as the hook cover 3 and a fixed clamping portion 321 parallel to the hook cover fixing bracket 2. Both sides of the fixed insertion portion 322 are provided with reinforcing ribs. The mounting claw 34 includes a mounting insertion portion 342 in the same installation direction as the hook cover 3 and a mounting clamping portion 341 parallel to the hook cover fixing bracket 2. The surface of the mounting clamping portion 341 is provided with an inclination. A reinforcing rib is provided on one side of the mounting insertion portion 342 close to the inside of the hook cover 3.

[0025] Through the above configuration, the installation claw 34 is used to facilitate the positioning of the fixing claw 32 before the hook cover 3 is installed as a whole; the fixing claw 32 is used, and reinforcing ribs are set on both sides of the fixing insertion part 322 to improve the structural strength of the claw itself and improve the installation stability of the hook cover 3. The installation claw 34 needs to be inserted into the installation position of the hook cover 3 on the hook cover fixing bracket 2 after being fixed and fixed, and the inclination angle can assist the installation claw 34 to pass through the hook cover fixing bracket 2; the inclination angle is set in the installation clamping part 341 to facilitate repeated disassembly and assembly of the hook cover 3 and reduce the risk of fracture of the installation claw 34. The reinforcing ribs are used to improve the structural strength of the installation insertion part 342 and reduce the risk of fracture of the installation claw 34 during repeated disassembly and assembly; it is prevented that the installation claw 34 is irreversibly deformed during repeated disassembly and assembly, resulting in an increase in the installation gap between the hook cover 3 and the hook cover fixing bracket 2, the hook cover 3 makes an abnormal sound, and even the installation claw 34 loses its fixing function.

[0026] like Figure 6As shown, the hook cover 3 is provided with a hook 33, which is fixed with the hook cover fixing bracket 2, and the hook cover fixing bracket 2 is provided with at least two positioning ribs 23 in contact with the bumper 1, and there is an angle between the positioning ribs 23. The hook 33 is inserted into the hook cover fixing bracket 2 to prevent the hook cover 3 from falling during use; the positioning ribs 23 are used to indicate the fixing position of the hook cover fixing bracket 2 on the bumper 1, so as to facilitate welding and fixing the hook cover fixing bracket 2 and the bumper 1.

[0027] like Figure 7 As shown, the towing hook cover fixing bracket 2 is provided with a flange on one side close to the inner side of the bumper 1, and a support groove 21 and a positioning step 22 are provided on the flange. Since the support groove 21 and the positioning step 22 realize the matching of the towing hook cover 3 and the towing hook cover fixing bracket 2 in different directions, a higher processing accuracy is required. Designing the flange and providing the support groove 21 and the positioning step 22 on the flange can reduce the area of ​​parts requiring high processing accuracy, reduce processing time, and save production costs.

[0028] At least two side support ribs 24 are provided on the flange of the towing hook cover fixing bracket 2, and the other end of the support ribs is in contact with the side of the towing hook cover 3 close to the inside of the bumper 1. The side support ribs 24 can prevent the towing hook cover fixing bracket 2 from being sunken due to the external force caused by the claws, resulting in uneven step difference between the towing hook cover 3 and the bumper 1.

[0029] The utility model aims to solve the problem that the bumper 1 is repeatedly assembled with a car tow hook, which affects the step difference between the tow hook cover 3 and the bumper 1; prevent the tow hook cover 3 from being sunken by external force after being pressed down, resulting in a larger step difference between the tow hook cover 3 and the bumper 1; prevent the tow hook cover 3 and the tow hook cover fixing bracket 2 from bulging outward after being positioned, resulting in an uneven step difference between the tow hook cover 3 and the bumper 1; prevent the tow hook cover 3 and the tow hook cover fixing bracket 2 from being fixed by a claw, resulting in an uneven step difference due to the claw being sunken, and has the following beneficial effects: increasing The contact area between the pressing support portion 31 of the towing hook cover 3 and the towing hook cover fixing bracket 2 is reduced to reduce the contact stress and avoid the breakage of the pressing support portion 31; the side end support rib 24 is adopted to prevent the towing hook cover fixing bracket 2 from being sunken due to the external force caused by the clamping claw; the installation clamping claw 34 is adopted specifically for the clamping and disassembly of the towing hook cover 3 to avoid the irreversible deformation of the clamping claw during repeated disassembly and assembly, which leads to an increase in the installation gap between the towing hook cover 3 and the towing hook cover fixing bracket 2, the towing hook cover 3 makes an abnormal sound, and even the clamping claw loses its fixing function.

[0030] This article uses specific examples to illustrate the principles and implementation methods of this application. The description of the above embodiments is only used to help understand the method and its core ideas of this application. The above is only the preferred implementation method of this application. It should be pointed out that due to the limitations of textual expression and the objective existence of infinite specific structures, ordinary technicians in this technical field can make several improvements, modifications or changes without departing from the principles of this application, and can also combine the above technical features in an appropriate manner; these improvements, modifications, changes or combinations, or the direct application of the concept and technical solution of the utility model to other occasions without improvement, should be regarded as the scope of protection of this application.

Claims

1. A vehicle tow hook cover, comprising a bumper (1), a tow hook cover (3) and a tow hook cover fixing bracket (2), characterized in that: The towing hook cover (3) is provided with at least two claws and at least two downward pressing support parts (31) on one side close to the inside of the bumper (1); the towing hook cover fixing bracket (2) is provided with a support groove (21) cooperating with the downward pressing support part (31), and the towing hook cover fixing bracket (2) is provided with a positioning step (22) cooperating with the claws.

2. The automobile tow hook cover according to claim 1, characterized in that: The pressing support portion (31) of the towing hook cover (3) is semicircular, and the contact surface between the pressing support portion (31) and the towing hook cover fixing bracket (2) is a curved surface.

3. The automobile tow hook cover according to claim 1, characterized in that: The clamping claw of the towing hook cover (3) comprises a fixed clamping claw (32) and a mounting clamping claw (34); the fixed clamping claw (32) comprises a fixed insertion portion (322) in the same mounting direction as the towing hook cover (3) and a fixed clamping portion (321) parallel to the towing hook cover fixing bracket (2); and reinforcing ribs are provided on both sides of the fixed insertion portion (322).

4. The automobile tow hook cover according to claim 3, characterized in that: The mounting claw (34) comprises a mounting insertion portion (342) having the same mounting direction as the towing hook cover (3) and a mounting clamping portion (341) parallel to the towing hook cover fixing bracket (2), wherein a surface of the mounting clamping portion (341) is provided with an inclination angle.

5. The automobile tow hook cover according to claim 4, characterized in that: A reinforcing rib is provided on one side of the installation insertion portion (342) close to the interior of the towing hook cover (3).

6. The automobile tow hook cover according to claim 1, characterized in that: The towing hook cover fixing bracket (2) is provided with a flange on one side close to the inside of the bumper (1), and the flange is provided with the supporting groove (21) and the positioning step (22).

7. The automobile tow hook cover according to claim 6, characterized in that: At least two side support ribs (24) are provided on the flange of the towing hook cover fixing bracket (2), and the other end of the support rib is in contact with a side of the towing hook cover (3) close to the inside of the bumper (1).

8. The automobile tow hook cover according to claim 1, characterized in that: The towing hook cover (3) is provided with a hook (33), the hook (33) cooperates with and is fixed to the towing hook cover fixing bracket (2), the towing hook cover fixing bracket (2) is provided with at least two positioning ribs (23) in contact with the bumper (1), and the positioning ribs (23) have an included angle therebetween.

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