Claims:We Claim:

1. A hook (100) for a supporting rod (4) of a screen (200) of a vehicle, the hook (100) comprising:
a body (1) defining a first end (2a) and a second end (2b);
an arm (3) extending from the second end (2b) of the body (1), wherein the arm (3) defines a receiving section (7a) to accommodate the supporting rod (4) of the screen (200); and
a lug (5) fixed to the arm (3) and is configured to reside within a provision (7b) defined by the arm (3), wherein the lug (5) is adapted to deform, to accommodate the supporting rod (4) of the screen (200).

2. The hook (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the arm (3) is configured to extend at an angle from the second end (2b) of the body (1) to define the receiving section (7a).

3. The hook (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein at least a portion at the end of the arm (3) is configured to extend substantially parallel to the body (1), to define the provision (7b) in the arm (3).

4. The hook (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the receiving section (7a) is defined between the arm (3) and the first end (2a) of the body (1).

5. The hook (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the lug (5) includes a protrusion (6), adapted to constrain movement of the supporting rod (4).

6. The hook (100) as claimed in claim 5, wherein the protrusion (6) is defined with a convex profile, to contact the supporting rod (4) and exert compressive force on the supporting rod (4) of the screen (200).

7. The hook (100) as claimed in claim 5, wherein the protrusion (6) is oriented towards the first end (2a) of the body (1).

8. The hook (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the lug (5) is made of a deformable material.

9. The hook (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the lug (5) is bonded to the arm (3).

10. The hook (100) as claimed in claim 1, comprises a second lateral end (8b) defined between the first end (2a) and the second end (2b), wherein the second lateral end (8b) is attachable to at least one of a door, a window and at least one interior panel of the vehicle.

11. A vehicle comprising a hook (100) for a screen (200) as claimed in claim 1. , Description:TECHNICAL FIELD
The present disclosure relates in general to the field of automobiles. Particularly, but not exclusively, the present disclosure relates to fixtures and mountings for interior components of a vehicle. Further, embodiments of the present disclosure discloses a hook for a supporting rod of a screen of the vehicle.

BACKGROUND OF THE DISCLOSURE
Vehicles are evolving continuously and new technologies are being implemented in order to meet consumer expectations. With the government rules and regulations becoming strict by the day, vehicle manufacturers need to meet with coping demands of the law as well as the consumers by manufacturing innovative products. Of late, many countries, have moved laws to ban or limit usage of sun films or tinted windows installed in vehicles. In view of this, vehicle manufacturers have shifted to other means of alternatives such as using blinds or screens on the windows for blocking out the sunlight and to provide realm of privacy to the occupants of the vehicle. These interior screens and blinds used in the vehicle are expected to be fitted with high precision and minimum tolerance such that, no rattling sounds and/or noises, due to vibrations produced during vehicular movement, are generated. Due to this, the interior screens and blinds may have to be adjusted and/or modified in order to accommodate the growing demand.

Conventionally, a number of attempts have been made as an alternative to the tinted windows or sun films in the vehicle, and also attempts have been made to reduce rattling sounds and/or noises due to vibrations of such alternatives. However, a rod supporting the screens or blinds may be connected to doors and/or window panels in the vehicle, which evidently transmit the vibration, produced due to vehicular movement, onto the screens or blinds.

As a modification, connecting means which accommodate the rod which is supporting the screens or blinds is provisioned with a felt pad, where the felt pad is configured to minimize contact between the rod and the connecting means. The minimization of the contact between the rod and the connecting means may eliminate hard-to-hard contact regions in the vehicle, which may reduce rattling sounds and/or noises due to vibrations. However, durability of the felt pad is low, and hence, regular replacement of the same is required in order to eliminate the rattling sounds and/or noises. Also, the felt pad used on such hooks are visible to the occupants of the vehicle and the felt pad is not aesthetically appealing. Thus, the felt pad used in the hooks may not be considered as a suitable alternative to the tinted films.

The present disclosure is directed to overcome one or more limitations stated above or any other limitation associated with the prior arts.

SUMMARY OF THE DISCLOSURE:

One or more shortcomings of conventional devices or methods or systems are overcome and additional advantages are provided through the device as claimed in the present disclosure. Additional features and advantages are realized through the techniques of the present disclosure. Other embodiments and aspects of the disclosure are described in detail herein and are considered a part of the claimed disclosure.

In one non-limiting embodiment of the present disclosure, a hook for a supporting rod of a screen of a vehicle is disclosed. The hook comprises a body defining a first end and a second end. Further, the hook includes an arm extending from the second end of the body, where the arm defines a receiving section to accommodate the supporting rod of the screen. A lug is fixed to the arm and is configured to reside within a provision defined by the arm. The lug is adapted to deform, to accommodate the supporting rod of the screen.

In an embodiment of the present disclosure, the arm is configured to extend at an angle from the first end of the body to define the receiving section.

In an embodiment of the present disclosure, at least a portion at the end of the arm is configured to extend substantially parallel to the body, to define the provision in the arm.

In an embodiment of the present disclosure, the receiving section is defined between the arm and the first end of the body.

In an embodiment of the present disclosure, the lug includes a protrusion, adapted to constrain movement of the supporting rod. Further, the protrusion is defined with a convex profile, to contact the supporting rod and exert compressive force on the supporting rod of the screen. Also, the protrusion is oriented towards the first end of the body.

In an embodiment of the present disclosure, the lug is made of a deformable material.

In an embodiment of the present disclosure, the lug is bonded to the arm.

In an embodiment of the present disclosure, the hook is defined with a second lateral end between the first end and the second end, where the second lateral end is attachable to at least one of a door, a window and at least one interior panel of the vehicle.

It is to be understood that the aspects and embodiments of the disclosure described above may be used in any combination with each other. Several of the aspects and embodiments may be combined together to form a further embodiment of the disclosure.

The foregoing summary is illustrative only and is not intended to be in any way limiting. In addition to the illustrative aspects, embodiments, and features described above, further aspects, embodiments, and features will become apparent by reference to the drawings and the following detailed description.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE ACCOMPANYING DRAWINGS

The novel features and characteristic of the disclosure are set forth in the appended claims. The disclosure itself, however, as well as a preferred mode of use, further objectives and advantages thereof, will best be understood by reference to the following detailed description of an illustrative embodiment when read in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. One or more embodiments are now described, by way of example only, with reference to the accompanying drawings wherein like reference numerals represent like elements and in which:

Figure 1 illustrates a schematic diagram of a hook without the supporting rod, in accordance with one embodiment of the present disclosure.

Figure 2 illustrates a schematic diagram of the hook with the supporting rod, in accordance with one embodiment of the present disclosure.

It should be appreciated by those skilled in the art that any block diagrams herein represent conceptual views of illustrative systems embodying the principles of the present disclosure. Similarly, it will be appreciated that any flow charts, flow diagrams, and the like represent various processes which may be substantially represented in computer readable medium and executed by a computer or processor, whether or not such computer or processor is explicitly shown.

The figures depict embodiments of the disclosure for purposes of illustration only. One skilled in the art will readily recognize from the following description that alternative embodiments of the structures and methods illustrated herein may be employed without departing from the principles of the disclosure described herein.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

While the embodiments in the disclosure are subject to various modifications and alternative forms, specific embodiment thereof has been shown by way of example in the figures and will be described below. It should be understood, however, that it is not intended to limit the disclosure to the particular forms disclosed, but on the contrary, the disclosure is to cover all modifications, equivalents, and alternative falling within the scope of the disclosure.

It is to be noted that a person skilled in the art would be motivated from the present disclosure and modify various features of the device, without departing from the scope of the disclosure. Therefore, such modifications are considered to be part of the disclosure. Accordingly, the drawings show only those specific details that are pertinent to understand the embodiments of the present disclosure, so as not to obscure the disclosure with details that will be readily apparent to those of ordinary skill in the art having benefit of the description herein. Also, the device of the present disclosure may be employed in any kind of vehicle ranging from passenger vehicles to commercial vehicles.

The terms “comprises”, “comprising”, or any other variations thereof used in the disclosure, are intended to cover a non-exclusive inclusion, such that a device that comprises a list of components does not include only those components but may include other components not expressly listed or inherent to such device. In other words, one or more elements in the device proceeded by “comprises… a” does not, without more constraints, preclude the existence of other elements or additional elements in the device.

Embodiments of the present disclosure discloses a hook for a supporting rod of a screen of a vehicle. The hook comprises a body defining a first end and a second end, where the first end is connectable to the vehicle. Further, the hook includes an arm extending from the second end of the body, where the arm defines a receiving section to accommodate the supporting rod of the screen. A lug is fixed to the arm and is configured to reside within a provision defined by the arm. The lug is adapted to deform, to accommodate the supporting rod of the screen such as curtain blind . Further, the lug is configured to be accommodated within the provision of the arm, thereby making the lug hidden from sight of passengers in the vehicle.

Henceforth, the present disclosure is explained with the help of figures illustrating a hook for a supporting rod of a screen of the vehicle. However, such exemplary embodiments should not be construed as limitations of the present disclosure, since the hook may be used for harnessing other components of vehicles where such need arises. A person skilled in the art can envisage various such embodiments without deviating from scope of the present disclosure.

Figure 1 is an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure, illustrating a schematic diagram of a hook (100) for a supporting rod (4) of a vehicle [not shown in Figures]. The hook (100) may be adapted to receive and accommodate the supporting rod (4) as shown in Figure 2. In an exemplary embodiment, the hook (100) may be configured to assist in mounting the support rod (4) to at least one interior panel of the vehicle. Further, the hook (100) may be provided within a cabin of the vehicle, whereby the hook (100) may be adapted to receive the supporting rod (4). In an embodiment, the hook (100) may be oriented either with respect to a horizontal axis or a vertical axis, based on direction in which the at least one interior panel is to be disposed.

In an exemplary embodiment, the supporting rod (4) may be configured to rail down a screen (200), which may be at least one of, but not limited to, a window screen, a curtain, a projector display, and the like. The supporting rod (4) may be a cylindrical element, which may either be a solid rod or a hollow tube, which may be adapted to accommodate the screen (200) at defined localized regions of the cabin of the vehicle. In an embodiment, the defined localized regions of the passenger cabin may be including, but not limited to, doors, door panels, rear window trims, door trims, the at least one interior panels and the like. Further, the supporting rod (4) may be rigidly, yet removably, held by the hook (100) such that, noise and vibration generated by the hook (100) and the supporting rod (4) due to vehicular movement may be attenuated.

Referring now to Figure 2, which illustrates a schematic representation of the hook (100) as depicted in Figure 1. The hook (100) is configured to receive and accommodate the supporting rod (4). The hook (100) is defined with a body (1), where the body (1) includes a first end (2a) and a second end (2b). The body (1) of the hook (100) is configured to selectively extend about the at least one interior panel of the cabin of the vehicle. Further, the first end (2a) of the body (1) may be connectable to the at least one interior panel of the vehicle. The first end (2a) of the body (1) may be connectable to the at least one interior panel by means including, but not limited to, welding, adhesive bonding, press-fitting, fastening, and the like. This may render that the first end (2a) of the body (1) may be integrally formed with the at least one automotive interior trim, in order to enhance aesthetical appearance of the cabin of the vehicle.

Further, an arm (3) is extended from the second end (2b) of the body (1). The arm (3) is configured to extend at an angle, between 20° to 70°, from the second end (2b) of the body (1) to define a receiving section (7a), to accommodate the supporting rod (4) of the screen (200). The arm (3) may be configured to extend from an intersection of a first lateral end (8a) of the body (1) and the second end (2b) of the body (1). In an embodiment, the arm (3) may extend upwardly, from the second end (2b), in order to define the receiving section (7a) for accommodating the supporting rod (4). The extension of the arm (3), from the second end (2b), assists in enduring load acting on the supporting rod (4). The receiving section (7a) is defined between an end of the arm (3) and the second end (2b) of the body (1), whereby the supporting rod (4) may be disposed in the receiving portion of the hook (100).

In an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure, a lug (5) is fixed to the arm (3) of the hook (100). The lug (5) may be fixed about a provision (7b) defined at the end of the arm (3), where at least a portion at the end of the arm (3) is configured to extend substantially parallel to the second end (2b) of the body (1), to define the provision (7b) in the arm (3). Further, profile of the lug (5) may be defined such that, the lug (5) may be seated flush within the provision (7b) defined in the arm (3). This way, the lug (5) may be formed as an integral part of the hook (100) and may be concealed within the hook (100), thereby preventing exposure of the lug (5) to the occupants of the vehicle. This configuration also increases aesthetical appeal to the hook (100) with respect to the at least one interior panel of the vehicle. The lug (5) is configured to face the second end (2b) of the body (1), from the provision (7b) in the arm (3), to reduce area of the receiving section (7a) of the hook (100). The reduction of area of the receiving section (7a) may render that the supporting rod (4) may be rigidly accommodated in the hook (100).

In an embodiment, the lug (5) may be made of a deformable material, including, but not limited to, polymers. The lug (5) may be adapted to selectively deform within the provision (7b) of the arm (3), in order to accommodate the supporting rod (4) during engagement. The lug (5) may be fixed to the provision (7b) of the arm (3) by means including, but not limited to, welding, adhesive bonding, press-fitting, fastening, and the like. This way, the lug (5) may be configured to dampen the vibrations produced during movement of the vehicle, thereby preventing rattling sounds or noises in the cabin of the vehicle.

In an embodiment, the first end (2a) of the body (1) may be defined with a profile that may complement the profile of a surface texture of the at least one automotive interior trim, to match with the at least one automotive interior trim.

Referring to Figure 2 again it illustrates a schematic representation of the hook (100) accommodating the supporting rod (4). The supporting rod (4), during engagement with the hook (100), is configured to contact and selectively deform the lug (5), during insertion. Further, the lug (5) is defined with a protrusion (6), the protrusion (6) is defined with a convex profile, which normally orients and extends from a surface of the lug (5) towards the second end (2b) of the hook (100). The convex profile of the protrusion (6) is configured to further reduce area of receiving section (7a) of the hook (100). As apparent from Figure 2, the convex profile of the protrusion (6) is also configured to maintain minimum contact with the supporting rod (4), thereby the protrusion (6) may damp vibrations and may restrict movement of the supporting rod (4) during movement of the vehicle. Further, the protrusion (6) may engage the supporting rod (4) and may exert a compressive force on the supporting rod (4) of the screen (200). During insertion of the supporting rod (4), the protrusion (6) may deform the lug (5), in order to allow translation [that is, movement into the receiving section (7a) of the hook (100)] of the supporting rod (4), to accommodate in the hook (100). Due to this engagement with the protrusion (6), the supporting rod (4) may be restricted from vertical linear movement when seated in the receiving section (7a) of the hook (100).

In an embodiment, the lug (5) of the hook (100) is hidden from visibility of the occupant or the passengers in the vehicle, thereby making the hook (100) and the lug (5) aesthetical appealing to the occupants.

In an embodiment, as the lug (5) may be made of deformable material, such as, polymeric material, may be configured to dampen the vibrations produced during movement of the vehicle. This way, the lug (5) may prevent rattling sounds or noises in the cabin of the vehicle.

In an embodiment, it may be noted that the screen (200) may be at least one of, but not limited to, a window screen, a curtain, a projector display, and the like, where the screen (200) may correspond to any element which may partially and/or selectively allow passage of light into the cabin of the vehicle. Further, the screen (200) may be connectable to a roller mechanism [not shown in figures], where the supporting rod (4) of the screen (200) may be connected to rollers of the roller mechanism. The screen (200) may be dropped-down by defined means, to selectively operate the rollers, and in-turn the roller mechanism, to suitably block passage of light into the cabin of the vehicle.

It is to be understood that a person of ordinary skill in the art may also incorporate the hook (100) for accommodating other components such as, but not limited to, wire harnesses, electrical cables, and the like. Such modifications and variations may be made without departing from the scope of the present invention. Therefore, it is intended that the present disclosure covers such modifications and variations provided they come within the ambit of the appended claims and their equivalents.

Equivalents:

With respect to the use of substantially any plural and/or singular terms herein, those having skill in the art can translate from the plural to the singular and/or from the singular to the plural as is appropriate to the context and/or application. The various singular/plural permutations may be expressly set forth herein for sake of clarity.

It will be understood by those within the art that, in general, terms used herein, and especially in the appended claims (e.g., bodies of the appended claims) are generally intended as “open” terms (e.g., the term “including” should be interpreted as “including but not limited to,” the term “having” should be interpreted as “having at least,” the term “includes” should be interpreted as “includes but is not limited to,” etc.). It will be further understood by those within the art that if a specific number of an introduced claim recitation is intended, such an intent will be explicitly recited in the claim, and in the absence of such recitation no such intent is present. For example, as an aid to understanding, the following appended claims may contain usage of the introductory phrases “at least one” and “one or more” to introduce claim recitations. However, the use of such phrases should not be construed to imply that the introduction of a claim recitation by the indefinite articles “a” or “an” limits any particular claim containing such introduced claim recitation to inventions containing only one such recitation, even when the same claim includes the introductory phrases “one or more” or “at least one” and indefinite articles such as “a” or “an” (e.g., “a” and/or “an” should typically be interpreted to mean “at least one” or “one or more”); the same holds true for the use of definite articles used to introduce claim recitations. In addition, even if a specific number of an introduced claim recitation is explicitly recited, those skilled in the art will recognize that such recitation should typically be interpreted to mean at least the recited number (e.g., the bare recitation of “two recitations,” without other modifiers, typically means at least two recitations, or two or more recitations). Furthermore, in those instances where a convention analogous to “at least one of A, B, and C, etc.” is used, in general such a construction is intended in the sense one having skill in the art would understand the convention (e.g., “a system having at least one of A, B, and C” would include but not be limited to systems that have A alone, B alone, C alone, A and B together, A and C together, B and C together, and/or A, B, and C together, etc.). In those instances, where a convention analogous to “at least one of A, B, or C, etc.” is used, in general such a construction is intended in the sense one having skill in the art would understand the convention (e.g., “a system having at least one of A, B, or C” would include but not be limited to systems that have A alone, B alone, C alone, A and B together, A and C together, B and C together, and/or A, B, and C together, etc.). It will be further understood by those within the art that virtually any disjunctive word and/or phrase presenting two or more alternative terms, whether in the description, claims, or drawings, should be understood to contemplate the possibilities of including one of the terms, either of the terms, or both terms. For example, the phrase “A or B” will be understood to include the possibilities of “A” or “B” or “A and B.” While various aspects and embodiments have been disclosed herein, other aspects and embodiments will be apparent to those skilled in the art. The various aspects and embodiments disclosed herein are for purposes of illustration and are not intended to be limiting, with the true scope and spirit being indicated by the following claims.

REFERRAL NUMERALS
Particulars Numeral
Hook 100
Body 1
First end 2a
Second end 2b
Arm 3
Supporting rod 4
Lug 5
Protrusion 6
Receiving section 7a
Provision 7b
First lateral end 8a
Second lateral end 8b
Screen 200