Patent ID: 8490935
Filing Date: 2013-07-23
Classification: B60R

Abstract:
1. A hook assembly, comprising: a pivotal hook body comprising: a length defining a longitudinal axis, a top side; a bottom side; a first longitudinal end; a second longitudinal end opposite the first longitudinal end; and, a central portion that is positioned longitudinally between the first and second ends; a first hook portion positioned on the first longitudinal end of the pivotal hook body and comprising a recess defined by a first portion of the top side of the hook body extending downwardly toward the bottom side; a pivot member that: is positioned in the central portion of the pivotal hook body; defines a pivot axis; and, extends through at least one of the top side and the bottom side of the pivotal hook body; a frame member comprising a housing that: receives the pivot member to provide a pivotal connection of the pivotal hook body to the frame member; has top and bottom surfaces and first and second sides defining a recess that is between the top and bottom surfaces and between the first and second sides; wherein the pivotal hook body is pivotal about the pivot axis: (1) in a first direction from a configuration where the first hook portion extends out of the recess and is accessible to a configuration wherein the first hook portion is positioned within the recess on the first side and is inaccessible, and (2) in a second direction that is opposite the first direction from the configuration where the first hook portion extends out of the recess and is accessible to a configuration wherein the first hook portion is positioned within the recess on the second side and is inaccessible; wherein the pivotal hook body has a stop pin that extends from one of the top side and the bottom side; and, wherein the housing comprises an opening formed in one of the top and bottom surfaces that receives the stop pin and limits the range of motion of the pivotal hook body.