A foldable hook for a vehicle which is easy to use
By designing a lever structure for the foldable hook, the problems of items falling off during driving and the need for two-handed operation of existing vehicle hooks are solved, enabling quick one-handed hanging and retrieval, thus improving ease of use.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- GUANGZHOU ANYONG IND CO LTD
- Filing Date
- 2025-07-01
- Publication Date
- 2026-06-23
AI Technical Summary
Existing vehicle hooks are prone to causing items to fall off while driving, and require both hands to operate, making them inconvenient to use.
A foldable hook was designed, which forms a closed structure with the hook and the lever. The lever can rotate up and down around the hook. The spring force of the torsion spring enables one-handed operation for hanging and picking up items. The lever automatically opens and closes the hanging opening under gravity or manual action.
It enables quick one-handed hanging and retrieval of items, preventing items from slipping due to driving bumps and improving ease of use.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of automotive parts technology, specifically to a user-friendly foldable hook for vehicles. Background Technology
[0002] With the continuous progress of society, motorcycles and electric vehicles have become common means of transportation. To facilitate hanging items, hooks are usually installed on the vehicle body. However, most existing vehicle hooks are open-type, making it easy for items to fall off during vehicle movement due to bumps. To address this problem, engineers have gradually developed closed hooks, which consist of two semi-rings. Normally, these rings are closed. When an item needs to be hung, the user must open one of the semi-rings to attach the handle. While this design solves the problem of items falling off, it also introduces inconvenience. Users need both hands to operate the hook: one hand opens the semi-ring, and the other hand attaches the handle. Similarly, removing the item requires opening the semi-ring with one hand and removing the handle with the other, making it inconvenient to use. Utility Model Content
[0003] The purpose of this utility model is to address the shortcomings of the existing technology by providing an easy-to-use foldable hook for vehicles, thereby solving the problems mentioned in the background art.
[0004] To achieve this objective, the present invention adopts the following technical solution:
[0005] A user-friendly foldable car hook includes a mounting base and a hook. A connecting assembly is mounted on the mounting base. The hook is movably connected to the connecting assembly via a first connecting shaft, allowing the hook to rotate left and right around the connecting assembly. The top of the hook has a hanging opening, giving it an overall U-shaped structure. The inner wall of the hook at the hanging opening is recessed inward to form a mounting groove. A lever is provided at the mounting groove. The lever extends outward to close the hanging opening of the hook. A mounting hole is provided at one end of the lever within the mounting groove. A second connecting shaft is movably connected to the mounting hole. The two ends of the second connecting shaft protrude from the connecting hole and are respectively connected to the two side walls of the mounting groove, allowing the lever to rotate up and down around the second connecting shaft to open the hanging opening of the hook.
[0006] As a preferred embodiment of a user-friendly foldable car hook, a torsion spring is fitted onto the second connecting shaft. A first slot is provided on one side of the lever, and one end of the torsion spring is engaged in the first slot. A second slot is provided on the inner wall of the mounting groove of the hook, and one end of the second slot extends inward to form a slot hole. The other end of the torsion spring is installed in the second slot and extends into the slot hole to position the torsion spring.
[0007] As a preferred embodiment of a user-friendly foldable car hook, the connecting assembly includes two first connecting blocks mounted vertically and horizontally on a mounting base. Each first connecting block has a first connecting hole. A second connecting block is mounted on one side of the hook, located between the two first connecting blocks, and has a second connecting hole. The hook has a third connecting hole corresponding to the position of the second connecting hole. The bottom end of the first connecting shaft passes through the third connecting hole, the two first connecting holes, and the second connecting hole, and is limited by a retaining ring.
[0008] As a preferred embodiment of a user-friendly foldable car hook, a shoulder is installed at the top of the first connecting shaft. The diameter of the shoulder is larger than the diameter of the first connecting shaft and the diameter of the third connecting hole, so that the shoulder can overlap the top of the third connecting hole.
[0009] As a preferred embodiment of a user-friendly foldable car hook, the mounting base has an installation opening corresponding to the position of the second connecting block. A limiting plate is installed at the installation opening, and the end of the limiting plate is bent to one side to form a limiting hook. An arc-shaped groove is provided on the side of the second connecting block, and the two ends of the arc-shaped groove are recessed inward to form a hook groove. The shape of the hook groove matches that of the limiting hook.
[0010] As a preferred embodiment of a user-friendly foldable car hook, the limiting hook is made of elastic material. When the hook drives the arc-shaped groove of the second connecting block to rotate, the limiting hook slides within the arc-shaped groove. When the arc-shaped groove rotates to its end, the limiting hook falls into the hook groove and engages with it.
[0011] As a preferred embodiment of a user-friendly foldable car hook, both of the two hook slots have a chamfered structure on their opposite sides.
[0012] As a preferred embodiment of a user-friendly foldable car hook, the mounting base has several support corners spaced apart along its height on the side near the hook, and the hook can overlap with the support corners.
[0013] As a preferred embodiment of a user-friendly foldable car hook, the mounting base has several reinforcing ribs installed on the side away from the hook, and the mounting base has positioning holes for easy installation and fixation.
[0014] The beneficial effects of this utility model are:
[0015] This utility model of a foldable car hook adopts a lever structure design. The lever and the hook form a closed structure, and the lever can rotate and fold around the hook. When using the hook, the user only needs to place the handle of the item on the lever with one hand. The item, driven by gravity, presses down on the lever, thereby opening the hook's suspension opening. The item's handle will automatically slide into the hook, and the lever will also return to its original position under the elastic force of the torsion spring, thus re-closing the hook and preventing the item from slipping off due to driving bumps. When it is necessary to remove the item's handle, the user only needs to grasp the handle and pull upwards. The lever will unfold synchronously with the handle movement, exposing the hook's suspension opening, thereby allowing the item's handle to be removed. This utility model of a foldable car hook can be operated with one hand, enabling barrier-free and quick access and improving the convenience of hook use. Attached Figure Description
[0016] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of this utility model, the drawings used in the embodiments of this utility model will be briefly described below. Obviously, the drawings described below are merely some embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without any creative effort.
[0017] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the easy-to-use foldable car hook described in this utility model.
[0018] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the disassembled structure of the easy-to-use foldable car hook described in this utility model.
[0019] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the mounting base described in this utility model.
[0020] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the hook described in this utility model.
[0021] Figure 5 This is a cross-sectional view of the hook described in this utility model.
[0022] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the lever described in this utility model.
[0023] In the picture:
[0024] 1. Mounting base; 11. Support angle; 12. Positioning hole;
[0025] 2. Hook; 21. Mounting slot; 22. Second slot; 23. Second connecting block; 24. Arc groove; 25. Hook groove; 26. Second connecting hole; 27. Third connecting hole;
[0026] 3. Connecting component; 31. First connecting block; 32. First connecting hole;
[0027] 4. First connecting shaft; 41. Snap ring; 42. Shaft shoulder;
[0028] 5. Lever; 51. First slot;
[0029] 6. Second connecting shaft; 7. Torsion spring; 8. Limiting plate; 9. Limiting hook. Detailed Implementation
[0030] The technical solution of this utility model will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments.
[0031] The accompanying drawings are for illustrative purposes only and are schematic diagrams, not actual images. They should not be construed as limiting the scope of this patent. To better illustrate the embodiments of this utility model, some components in the drawings may be omitted, enlarged, or reduced, and do not represent the actual dimensions of the product. It is understandable to those skilled in the art that some well-known structures and their descriptions may be omitted in the drawings.
[0032] In the accompanying drawings of this utility model, the same or similar reference numerals correspond to the same or similar components. In the description of this utility model, it should be understood that if terms such as "upper," "lower," "left," "right," "inner," and "outer" indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the drawings, they are only for the convenience of describing this utility model and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, the terms used to describe positional relationships in the drawings are only for illustrative purposes and should not be construed as limiting this patent. For those skilled in the art, the specific meaning of the above terms can be understood according to the specific circumstances.
[0033] In the description of this utility model, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the term "connection" or similar designation indicating the connection relationship between components should be interpreted broadly. For example, it can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral part; it can be a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; it can be a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; it can refer to the internal communication of two components or the interaction between two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model based on the specific circumstances.
[0034] Example 1:
[0035] like Figure 1 and Figure 2As shown, this embodiment provides a user-friendly foldable car hook, including a mounting base 1 and a hook 2. The mounting base 1 has a positioning hole 12, through which fasteners can be passed to fix the mounting base 1 to a motorcycle or electric vehicle. The mounting base 1 is also equipped with a connecting component 3. The hook 2 can be movably connected to the connecting component 3 through a first connecting shaft 4, so that the hook 2 can rotate left and right around the connecting component 3. When the hook 2 is not in use, the hook 2 can be rotated to fit against the plane of the mounting base 1 to avoid obstructing the driver. When the hook 2 is needed, the user only needs to rotate the hook 2 to form a certain angle with the mounting base 1 so that the handle of the item can be hung on the hook 2.
[0036] The top of the hook 2 has a hanging opening, making it a U-shaped structure with an upward opening. The inner wall of the hook 2 at the hanging opening is recessed to form a mounting groove 21. The mounting groove 21 is a U-shaped structure with an inward opening. A lever 5 is provided at the mounting groove 21. The lever 5 extends outward to the inside of the hook 2 to close the hanging opening of the hook 2. The end of the lever 5 in the mounting groove 21 has a mounting hole. A second connecting shaft 6 is movably connected to the mounting hole. The two ends of the second connecting shaft 6 protrude from the connecting hole and are connected to the two side walls of the mounting groove 21 respectively, so that the lever 5 can rotate up and down around the second connecting shaft 6 to open the hanging opening of the hook 2.
[0037] like Figure 5 and Figure 6 As shown, a torsion spring 7 is sleeved on the second connecting shaft 6. A first slot 51 is provided on one side of the lever 5. One end of the torsion spring 7 is engaged in the first slot 51. A second slot 22 is provided on the inner side wall of the mounting groove 21. One end of the second slot 22 extends inward to form a slot hole. The other end of the torsion spring 7 is installed in the second slot 22 and extends into the slot hole, thereby positioning the torsion spring 7.
[0038] When the torsion spring 7 is in its initial state, the lever 5 and the hook 2 are perpendicular, forming a closed structure. When the user needs to hang an item on the hook 2, they simply place the item's handle on the lever 5 with one hand. The item's weight will press down on the lever 5, opening the hanging opening of the hook 2. The item's handle will automatically slide into the hook 2. During this process, the torsion spring 7 will also undergo elastic deformation. Once the item's handle is inside the hook 2, the downward pressure on the lever 5 disappears, and the lever 5 will return to its original position under the elastic force of the torsion spring 7, thus re-closing the hook. Hook 2 prevents items from slipping due to bumps during driving. When the user needs to remove the item handle from hook 2, simply grasp the handle and pull upwards. The lever 5 will fold upwards synchronously with the handle movement, exposing the hanging opening of hook 2, thus removing the item handle from hook 2. During this process, the torsion spring 7 will also undergo elastic deformation. When the upward pushing force of lever 5 disappears, lever 5 will return to its original position under the elastic force of torsion spring 7. This foldable car hook allows for easy removal and placement of item handles with just one hand, improving the convenience of using hook 2.
[0039] Specifically, the connecting component 3 in this embodiment includes two first connecting blocks 31 installed at an interval between the upper and lower parts of the mounting base 1. The first connecting blocks 31 have first connecting holes 32. A second connecting block 23 is installed on one side of the hook 2. The second connecting block 23 is located between the two first connecting blocks 31 and has a second connecting hole 26. The hook 2 has a third connecting hole 27 corresponding to the position of the second connecting hole 26. The bottom end of the first connecting shaft 4 passes through the third connecting hole 27, the two first connecting holes 32 and the second connecting hole 26 and is limited by a retaining ring 41. The retaining ring 41 abuts against the bottom of the lower first connecting block 31, thereby realizing the movable connection between the hook 2 and the connecting component 3 on the mounting base 1.
[0040] Meanwhile, a shoulder 42 is installed at the top of the first connecting shaft 4. The diameter of the shoulder 42 is larger than the diameter of the first connecting shaft 4 and the diameter of the third connecting hole 27, so that the shoulder 42 can overlap the top of the third connecting hole 27, thereby limiting the upper end of the first connecting shaft 4 and preventing the first connecting shaft 4 from moving axially.
[0041] Preferably, in this embodiment, a plurality of support angles 11 are installed at intervals along the height direction on the side of the mounting base 1 near the hook 2. When the hook 2 rotates toward the mounting base 1, it will overlap with the support angles 11, thereby retracting the hook 2. Since the support angles 11 protrude from the side of the mounting base 1, a gap is left between the hook 2 and the mounting base 1. When the user needs to pull out the hook 2, he / she only needs to insert his / her finger into the gap to pinch one end of the hook 2 and rotate it, thereby facilitating the use of the hook 2.
[0042] Preferably, in this embodiment, the mounting base 1 on the side away from the hook 2 is also equipped with several reinforcing ribs, thereby improving the strength of the mounting base 1.
[0043] Example 2:
[0044] Based on Example 1, this example further optimizes the stability of hook 2.
[0045] like Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown, to prevent the hook 2 from wobbling left and right during use, the mounting base 1 of this embodiment has an installation opening corresponding to the position of the second connecting block 23. A limiting plate 8 is installed at the installation opening. The end of the limiting plate 8 is bent towards the side closer to the hook 2 to form a limiting hook 9. An arc-shaped groove 24 is provided on the side of the second connecting block 23. The two ends of the arc-shaped groove 24 are recessed inward to form a hook groove 25. The shape of the hook groove 25 matches that of the limiting hook 9, so that the limiting hook 9 can be engaged with the hook groove 25.
[0046] Meanwhile, in this embodiment, the limiting hook 9 abuts against the arc-shaped groove 24. Since the limiting hook 9 is made of elastic material, when the hook 2 drives the arc-shaped groove 24 of the second connecting block 23 to rotate, the limiting hook 9 can slide in the arc-shaped groove 24. When the arc-shaped groove 24 rotates to the end, the limiting hook 9 will fall into the hook groove 25 and engage with it, thereby limiting the hook 2 and preventing the hook 2 from shaking. Similarly, when the hook 2 rotates to overlap with the support angle 11, the limiting hook 9 just falls into another hook groove 25 and engages with it, thus limiting the hook 2.
[0047] Preferably, in this embodiment, both sides of the two hook grooves 25 facing each other are provided with a chamfer structure. The chamfer structure can help the limiting hook 9 slide out of the hook groove 25 to release the limiting of the hook 2.
[0048] More preferably, the arc of the arc groove 24 in this embodiment is preferably 90°, so that the hook 2 can rotate 90° around the mounting base 1 and be perpendicular to the mounting base 1, so as to facilitate the use of the hook 2.
[0049] It should be stated that the above-described specific embodiments are merely preferred embodiments of this utility model and the technical principles employed. Those skilled in the art should understand that various modifications, equivalent substitutions, and variations can be made to this utility model. However, such variations, as long as they do not depart from the spirit of this utility model, should be within the protection scope of this utility model. Furthermore, some terminology used in this application specification and claims is not limiting, but merely for ease of description.
Claims
1. A user-friendly foldable car hook, characterized in that, The device includes a mounting base (1) and a hook (2). A connecting component (3) is mounted on the mounting base (1). The hook (2) is movably connected to the connecting component (3) via a first connecting shaft (4), allowing the hook (2) to rotate left and right around the connecting component (3). The top of the hook (2) has a hanging opening, making it U-shaped. The inner wall of the hook (2) at the hanging opening is recessed to form a mounting groove (21). A lever (5) is provided at the mounting groove (21). The lever (5) extends outward to close the hanging opening of the hook (2). One end of the lever (5) in the mounting groove (21) has a mounting hole. A second connecting shaft (6) is movably connected to the mounting hole. The two ends of the second connecting shaft (6) protrude from the connecting hole and are connected to the two side walls of the mounting groove (21), allowing the lever (5) to rotate up and down around the second connecting shaft (6) to open the hanging opening of the hook (2).
2. The easy-to-use foldable car hook according to claim 1, characterized in that, A torsion spring (7) is sleeved on the second connecting shaft (6). A first slot (51) is provided on one side of the lever (5). One end of the torsion spring (7) is engaged in the first slot (51). A second slot (22) is provided on the inner side wall of the mounting groove (21). One end of the second slot (22) extends inward to form a slot hole. The other end of the torsion spring (7) is installed in the second slot (22) and extends into the slot hole to position the torsion spring (7).
3. The easy-to-use foldable car hook according to claim 1, characterized in that, The connecting component (3) includes two first connecting blocks (31) installed at an upper and lower interval on the mounting base (1). The first connecting block (31) has a first connecting hole (32). A second connecting block (23) is installed on one side of the hook (2). The second connecting block (23) is located between the two first connecting blocks (31) and has a second connecting hole (26). The hook (2) has a third connecting hole (27) at the position corresponding to the second connecting hole (26). The bottom end of the first connecting shaft (4) passes through the third connecting hole (27), the two first connecting holes (32) and the second connecting hole (26) and is limited by a retaining ring (41).
4. The easy-to-use foldable car hook according to claim 3, characterized in that, The top end of the first connecting shaft (4) is fitted with a shoulder (42), the diameter of which is greater than the diameter of the first connecting shaft (4) and the diameter of the third connecting hole (27), so that the shoulder (42) can overlap the top of the third connecting hole (27).
5. The easy-to-use foldable car hook according to claim 3, characterized in that, The mounting base (1) has an installation opening at the position corresponding to the second connecting block (23). A limiting plate (8) is installed at the installation opening. The end of the limiting plate (8) is bent to one side to form a limiting hook (9). An arc-shaped groove (24) is provided on the side of the second connecting block (23). The two ends of the arc-shaped groove (24) are recessed inward to form a hook groove (25). The hook groove (25) matches the shape of the limiting hook (9).
6. The easy-to-use foldable car hook according to claim 5, characterized in that, The limiting hook (9) is made of elastic material. When the hook (2) drives the arc groove (24) of the second connecting block (23) to rotate, the limiting hook (9) slides in the arc groove (24). When the arc groove (24) rotates to the end, the limiting hook (9) falls into the hook groove (25) and engages with it.
7. The easy-to-use foldable car hook according to claim 6, characterized in that, Both of the two hook grooves (25) have a chamfered structure on the opposite side.
8. The easy-to-use foldable car hook according to claim 1, characterized in that, The mounting base (1) has several support corners (11) installed at intervals along its height direction on the side near the hook (2), and the hook (2) can overlap with the support corners (11).
9. The easy-to-use foldable car hook according to claim 1, characterized in that, The mounting base (1) has several reinforcing ribs installed on the side away from the hook (2), and the mounting base (1) has positioning holes (12) for easy installation and fixing.