Traction device for vehicle

Abstract

The utility model relates to a traction device for a vehicle, which comprises a connecting body provided with a spherical clamping space capable of clamping a target hitch ball; the clamping piece is arranged on one side of the spherical clamping space and is rotationally connected with the connecting body through a connecting shaft so as to clamp or release the target trailer ball located in the spherical clamping space; one end of the elastic piece is connected with the connecting part, and the other end of the elastic piece abuts against the clamping piece. The clamping piece can rotate and overcome the elastic force of the elastic piece so that the whole target trailer ball can enter the spherical clamping space, and the target trailer ball located in the spherical clamping space can also be clamped, so that the target trailer ball and the traction device are completely fixed, it is ensured that the trailer ball is not prone to falling off in the traction process, and the traction efficiency is improved. The safety and the stability of the traction device are improved; and a user can rotate the clamping piece with one hand to clamp or release the trailer ball, so that the operation steps and time are reduced, and the use convenience is improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of trailer hooks, in particular to a vehicle traction device. Background Art

[0002] A tow ball, also known as a tow hook, ball-type rear tow hook, tow bar, or drawbar, is a common sight in trailers. Existing tow ball structures are cumbersome and time-consuming to disassemble and install, hindering trailer efficiency. Furthermore, the long tail of existing tow ball structures restricts the ability to maneuver a trailer in confined spaces, such as parking lots and city streets. In these situations, the trailer may not be able to turn or park easily, limiting its applicability.

[0003] Therefore, it is necessary to improve the prior art to overcome the above defects. Utility Model Content

[0004] In view of this, an embodiment of the present application provides a vehicle traction device to solve at least one problem existing in the background technology, including:

[0005] A connecting body, comprising a mounting portion and a connecting portion connected to the mounting portion, wherein the connecting portion is used to connect to the vehicle body, the mounting portion having a spherical holding space capable of holding a target trailer ball;

[0006] a clamping member, disposed on one side of the spherical clamping space and rotatably connected to the connecting body via a connecting shaft to clamp or release a target trailer ball located in the spherical clamping space;

[0007] An elastic member has one end connected to the connecting portion and the other end abutting against the holding member.

[0008] Optionally, in the above-mentioned vehicle towing device, the clamping member has a clamping portion, and the clamping portion has an arc-shaped clamping surface adapted to the target trailer ball.

[0009] Optionally, the above-mentioned vehicle traction device further includes a reinforcement layer structure, which is sleeved on the outside of the connecting body and forms a reinforcement cavity between the reinforcement layer structure and the connecting body.

[0010] Optionally, in the above-mentioned vehicle traction device, the mounting portion, the connecting portion and the reinforcement layer structure are integrally formed.

[0011] Optionally, the above-mentioned vehicle traction device further includes a handle connected to the connecting shaft, the handle includes a connecting section and an extension portion connected to the connecting section, and the extension portion is bent in a direction away from the connecting body.

[0012] Optionally, in the above-mentioned vehicle traction device, the handle is provided with an anti-slip layer.

[0013] Optionally, in the above-mentioned vehicle traction device, the length of the connecting portion is 1 / 3 of the length of the vehicle traction device.

[0014] Compared with the prior art, the present application has the following beneficial effects: by providing a clamping piece rotatably connected to the connecting body between the mounting portion and the connecting portion, the clamping piece can rotate and overcome the elastic force of the elastic piece so that the entire target trailer ball can enter the spherical clamping space, and can also clamp the target trailer ball located in the spherical clamping space, so that the target trailer ball and the towing device are completely fixed, ensuring that the trailer ball is not easy to fall off during the towing process, thereby improving the safety and stability of the towing device; and the user can clamp or release the trailer ball by rotating the clamping piece with one hand, reducing the operation steps and time, and improving its convenience of use. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0015] Figure 1 This is a schematic structural diagram of a vehicle traction device shown in this application;

[0016] Figure 2 for Figure 1 A partial schematic diagram of a vehicle traction device is shown;

[0017] Figure 3 for Figure 1 A cross-sectional view of a vehicle traction device is shown.

[0018] in,

[0019] 1-connecting body, 11-installation part, 111-spherical holding space, 12-connecting part;

[0020] 2-clamping member, 21-clamping portion, 211-arc-shaped clamping surface;

[0021] 3- elastic member;

[0022] 4-reinforcement layer structure, 41-reinforcement cavity;

[0023] 5-handle, 51-connecting section, 52-extension part. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0024] The exemplary embodiments disclosed in the present application will be described in more detail below. In the description below, a large number of specific details are given in order to provide a more thorough understanding of the present application. However, it is obvious to those skilled in the art that the present application can be implemented without one or more of these details. In other examples, in order to avoid confusion with the present application, some technical features well known in the art are not described; that is, all features of the actual embodiments are not described here, and well-known functions and structures are not described in detail.

[0025] It should be understood that when an element or layer is referred to as being "on," "adjacent to," "connected to," or "coupled to" another element or layer, it may be directly on, adjacent to, connected to, or coupled to the other element or layer, or there may be intervening elements or layers. Conversely, when an element is referred to as being "directly on," "directly adjacent to," "directly connected to," or "directly coupled to" another element or layer, there may be no intervening elements or layers. It should be understood that although the terms first, second, third, etc. may be used to describe various elements, components, regions, layers, and / or parts, these elements, components, regions, layers, and / or parts should not be limited by these terms. These terms are merely used to distinguish one element, component, region, layer, or part from another element, component, region, layer, or part. Therefore, without departing from the teachings of the present application, the first element, component, region, layer, or part discussed below may be represented as a second element, component, region, layer, or part. And when the second element, component, region, layer, or part is discussed, it does not necessarily mean that the first element, component, region, layer, or part is present in the present application.

[0026] Spatially relative terms such as "below," "beneath," "beneath," "beneath," "above," "upper," etc., may be used herein for convenience to describe the relationship of one element or feature to other elements or features shown in the figures. It will be understood that the spatially relative terms are intended to encompass different orientations of the device in use and operation in addition to the orientations depicted in the figures.

[0027] The purpose of the terms used herein is only to describe specific embodiments and is not intended to limit the present application. When used herein, the singular forms "a", "an", and " / the" are intended to include the plural forms, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. It should also be understood that the terms "comprising" and / or "including", when used in this specification, identify the presence of features, integers, steps, operations, elements and / or parts, but do not exclude the presence or addition of one or more other features, integers, steps, operations, elements, parts and / or groups. When used herein, the term "and / or" includes any and all combinations of the relevant listed items.

[0028] In order to fully understand the present application, detailed steps and detailed structures will be presented in the following description to illustrate the technical solution of the present application. The preferred embodiments of the present application are described in detail below. However, in addition to these detailed descriptions, the present application may also have other implementation methods.

[0029] Please refer to Figure 1-Figure 3 As shown, the present application discloses a vehicle towing device, one end of which is adapted to be fixedly mounted on a trailer, and the other end of which is adapted to be connected to a towed vehicle. Specifically, each towed vehicle has a tow ball. In this embodiment, for ease of description, the tow ball on the towed vehicle is referred to as a target tow ball, and the specifications of the target tow ball are not specifically limited.

[0030] The vehicle towing device includes a connecting body 1, a clamping member 2, and an elastic member 3. The connecting body 1 includes a mounting portion 11 and a connecting portion 12 connected to the mounting portion 11. The connecting portion 12 is used to connect to a vehicle body, in this case a trailer. The mounting portion 11 has a spherical clamping space 111 for clamping a target trailer ball. One end of the elastic member 3 is connected to the connecting portion 12, and the other end abuts the clamping member 2. The clamping member 2 is positioned on one side of the spherical clamping space 111 and is rotatably connected to the connecting vehicle body via a connecting shaft to clamp or release the target trailer ball within the spherical clamping space 111.

[0031] It should be noted that in this embodiment, the length of the connecting portion 12 is 1 / 3 of the length of the vehicle towing device. Setting the connecting portion 12 to be relatively short not only reduces the space occupied by the entire towing device, thereby reducing the distance between the two vehicles and avoiding problems with smooth passage in narrow areas or around corners, but also allows for connection to a wider range of trailer models due to its shorter length, eliminating the problem of being unable to connect to trailers with smaller mounting portions 11 due to a longer connecting portion 12.

[0032] When the target trailer ball of the towed vehicle needs to be installed on the traction device, a force is applied to the clamping member 2, and the clamping member 2 compresses the elastic member 3 to completely expose the spherical clamping space 111, so that the target trailer ball can enter the spherical clamping space 111. At this time, the force applied to the clamping member 2 is canceled, and the clamping member 2 returns to its original position under the action of the elastic member 3 to clamp and fix the target trailer ball located in the spherical clamping space 111.

[0033] Specifically, the clamping member 2 includes a clamping portion 21 with a curved clamping surface 211 adapted to mate with the target trailer ball. When the clamping member 2 engages the target trailer ball, the curved clamping surface 211 abuts and secures the target trailer ball. The curved clamping surface allows for a tight fit between the clamping surface and the target trailer ball. The larger contact area increases friction between the two, thereby enhancing the stability of the connection between the trailer and the towed vehicle.

[0034] The vehicle traction device also includes a reinforcement layer structure 4, which is sleeved on the outside of the connecting body 1 and forms a reinforcement cavity 41 between the reinforcement layer structure 4 and the connecting body 1. On the one hand, it can greatly improve the connection strength of the traction device, and on the other hand, it can also protect the connecting body 1 to prevent the connecting body 1 from being deformed and damaged due to collision.

[0035] It is worth noting that in this embodiment, the mounting portion 11, the connecting portion 12 and the reinforcing layer structure 4 are integrally formed, thereby reducing the number of welding points or connecting portions 12 generated by the split structure, reducing potential structural weaknesses, and improving the strength and durability of the entire device. In addition, the one-piece molding setting can also simplify the manufacturing process, reduce assembly steps, thereby reducing production costs and reducing manual operations and assembly errors, further improving production efficiency.

[0036] In this embodiment, the vehicle towing device also includes a handle 5 connected to the connecting shaft, allowing the user to more conveniently apply force to the clamping member 2. Specifically, the handle 5 includes a connecting section 51 and an extension 52 connected to the connecting section 51. The extension 52 is bent away from the connecting body 1. This arrangement allows the hand to avoid proximity to other components of the towing device during operation, reducing the risk of accidental pinching or collision, and improving operational safety. Furthermore, the bent extension 52 provides greater operating torque, allowing the user to apply greater force when clamping or releasing the tow ball, thereby ensuring a secure hold or rapid release of the tow ball and enhancing the device's usability.

[0037] More specifically, an anti-slip layer is provided on the handle 5. By increasing the surface friction, the user can hold the handle 5 more firmly when operating the handle 5, preventing the hand from slipping, thereby ensuring the stability and safety of the operation. Even in wet, greasy or other adverse environments, the anti-slip layer can effectively prevent the hand from slipping, reduce the risk of accidents during operation, and ensure the safety of the user.

[0038] The above is only a specific implementation of the present application. Any other improvements made based on the concept of the present application are considered to be within the scope of protection of the present application.

Claims

1. A vehicle traction device, characterized in that: include: A connecting body, comprising a mounting portion and a connecting portion connected to the mounting portion, wherein the connecting portion is used to connect to the vehicle body, the mounting portion having a spherical holding space capable of holding a target trailer ball; a clamping member, disposed on one side of the spherical clamping space and rotatably connected to the connecting body via a connecting shaft to clamp or release a target trailer ball located in the spherical clamping space; An elastic member has one end connected to the connecting portion and the other end abutting against the holding member.

2. The vehicle traction device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The clamping piece has a clamping portion, and the clamping portion has an arc-shaped clamping surface adapted to the target trailer ball.

3. The vehicle traction device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The vehicle traction device further comprises a reinforcement layer structure, which is sleeved on the outside of the connecting body and forms a reinforcement cavity between the reinforcement layer structure and the connecting body.

4. The vehicle traction device according to claim 3, characterized in that: The mounting portion, the connecting portion and the reinforcement layer structure are integrally formed.

5. The vehicle traction device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The vehicle traction device further comprises a handle connected to the connecting shaft, wherein the handle comprises a connecting section and an extension portion connected to the connecting section, and the extension portion is bent in a direction away from the connecting body.

6. The vehicle traction device according to claim 5, characterized in that: The handle is provided with an anti-slip layer.

7. The vehicle traction device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The length of the connecting portion is 1 / 3 of the length of the vehicle traction device.

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