Detachable tow hook assembly

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2005-05-24

2005-05-24

Boehler, Anne Marie (Department: 3611)

Land vehicles

Wheeled

Articulated vehicle

C280S504000

Reexamination Certificate

active

06896281

ABSTRACT:
A tow hook mount is adapted to resist movement of the tow hook in a towing direction. The mount is also adapted to release the tow hook by allowing the tow hook to move in a direction opposite to the towing direction when contacted by a force in such direction. The tow hook is an elongated member having a towing end and a mounting end. The mounting end includes a front mount and a rear mount, each having a slot extending substantially opposite to the towing direction. In a low impact collision, the tow hook is arranged to move or break away from the automobile upon application of an impact force to the tow hook which is less than an activation force required to activate an airbag on the vehicle.

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