CPC B60D 1/54 (2013.01) [B60D 1/565 (2013.01); B60D 1/243 (2013.01)] | 18 Claims |
1. An apparatus comprising:
a tow hook configured to extend in a first direction from a surface of a vehicle and to receive a towing line;
a mount configured to secure the tow hook to the surface wherein the mount is configured to:
maintain a position of the tow hook relative to the surface in response to a pulling force being applied to the tow hook in a first direction away from the vehicle; and
enable the tow hook to move relative to the surface in response to the tow hook incurring a force in a second direction, wherein the second direction is at least partially toward the surface of the vehicle;
wherein the tow hook includes a plurality of base portions extending generally in the first direction and a transverse portion extending across the plurality of base portions;
wherein the mount is configured to engage the plurality of base portions; and
one or more connectors disposed through the base portions and the mount.
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