View source for 17964440. TOW HOOK ASSEMBLIES AND VEHICLES INCLUDING SAME simplified abstract (TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA)

=TOW HOOK ASSEMBLIES AND VEHICLES INCLUDING SAME=


==Organization Name==

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==Inventor(s)==

[[:Category:Aaron R. Steinhilb of Milan MI (US)|Aaron R. Steinhilb of Milan MI (US)]][[Category:Aaron R. Steinhilb of Milan MI (US)]]

[[:Category:Haley L. Antoine of Saline MI (US)|Haley L. Antoine of Saline MI (US)]][[Category:Haley L. Antoine of Saline MI (US)]]

==TOW HOOK ASSEMBLIES AND VEHICLES INCLUDING SAME - A simplified explanation of the abstract==


This abstract first appeared for US patent application 17964440 titled 'TOW HOOK ASSEMBLIES AND VEHICLES INCLUDING SAME

==Simplified Explanation==

A tow hook assembly is detachably mounted to a frame member of a vehicle. The tow hook assembly includes a housing and a tow hook. The housing has a front wall with an aperture formed in it. The tow hook extends through the aperture and can move between an extended position and a retracted position. The tow hook extends farther outward from the housing in the extended position than in the retracted position. The tow hook moves from the extended position to the retracted position when a force exceeding a certain threshold is applied. The housing disengages from the frame member when a force exceeding a higher threshold is applied.

* The tow hook assembly is detachably mounted to a frame member of a vehicle.
* The tow hook can move between an extended position and a retracted position.
* The tow hook extends farther outward from the housing in the extended position.
* The tow hook moves to the retracted position when a force exceeding a certain threshold is applied.
* The housing disengages from the frame member when a force exceeding a higher threshold is applied.

== Potential Applications ==
The technology can be used in various vehicles such as trucks, SUVs, and off-road vehicles for towing purposes.

== Problems Solved ==
The tow hook assembly provides a secure and reliable towing solution for vehicles, ensuring safety during towing operations.

== Benefits ==
- Easy installation and detachment of the tow hook assembly
- Enhanced safety during towing operations
- Versatile application in different types of vehicles

== Potential Commercial Applications ==
"Detachable Tow Hook Assembly for Vehicles" - A Secure and Reliable Towing Solution

== Possible Prior Art ==
There are existing tow hook assemblies for vehicles, but the specific design of a detachable tow hook assembly with a disengaging housing upon application of a force exceeding a certain threshold may be a novel innovation.

== Unanswered Questions ==

=== How does the housing disengage from the frame member? ===
The abstract does not provide detailed information on the mechanism or process by which the housing disengages from the frame member when a force exceeding a certain threshold is applied.

=== What materials are used in the construction of the tow hook assembly? ===
The abstract does not mention the specific materials used in the construction of the tow hook assembly, which could impact its durability and performance.


==Original Abstract Submitted==

A tow hook assembly is detachably mounted to a frame member of a vehicle. The tow hook assembly includes a housing and a tow hook. The housing has a front wall with a front surface and an aperture formed in the front wall. The tow hook at least partially extends through the aperture and is movable between an extended position and a retracted position, in the extend position the tow hook extends farther outward from the housing than in the retracted position. The tow hook is configured to move from the extended position to the retracted position upon application of a force exceeding a first threshold. The housing is configured to disengage from the frame member upon an application of a force exceeding a second threshold greater than the first threshold.



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