Retractable accessory hook for a vehicle
US7669821B2 · kind B2 · utility
Assignee
Inventor
Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 2, 2007 |
| Grant date | Mar 2, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 1, 2028 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T24/3403
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A retractable accessory hook assembly for a vehicle. A housing has a cavity with an opening. A hook is pivotably coupled to the housing and is movable between a stowed position substantially within the cavity and a deployed position at least partially extending from the opening of the cavity. A cover is also pivotably coupled to the housing and is configured to selectably close off at least a portion of the opening of the cavity. The cover is movable from a closed position proximate the housing to an open position away from the housing while the hook is being moved to a stowed or deployed position. The cover is also movable from the open position to the closed position to retain the hook in either the stowed or deployed positions.
Source: USPTO / EPO open patent data. Objective bibliographic and citation counts.