The subject matter in general relates to towing in a vehicle. More
particularly, but not exclusively, the subject matter relates to providing a towing arrangement that increases the towing capacity of the vehicle.
BACKGROUND
[002] Background description includes information that may be useful in
understanding the present subject matter. It is not an admission that any of the information provided herein is prior art or relevant to the presently claimed subject matter, or that any publication specifically or implicitly referenced is prior art.
[003] Towing is a general process of transporting/relocating a vehicle from
one location to another. This towing process is essential in case of vehicle breakdown and also the same towing point is used as a fixing point in order to avoid damage to the vehicle which might happen due to vehicle movement during transportation. In this process, high amount of push and pull loads in multiple directions are generated in the towing area.
[004] Towing structure is an important structural component of the vehicle. It
consists of a towing hook, towing joinery component (eye bolt) and attached reinforced structure. Load is transferred from towing hook to the attached reinforced structure through the joinery component. In case of failure, uneven load transfer or body separation/deformation might happen which might further raise the safety concerns in vehicle running condition.
[005] The primary functional objective of towing structure is to sustain the
required towing/shipping loads while maintaining a minimum dynamic gap with the bumper in order to avoid damage caused to bumper during towing/shipping.
[006] Towing structure is required to withstand loads up to two times the
gross vehicle weight (GVW) of a vehicle.
[007] Therefore it is imperative that the towing structure withstands the

towing loads.
OBJECTS OF THE DISCLOSURE
[008] In view of the foregoing limitations inherent in the state of the art, some
of the objects of the present disclosure, which at least one embodiment herein satisfy, are listed herein below.
[009] It is an object of the present disclosure to provide a towing structure
that increases the towing capacity of the vehicle.
[0010] It is another object of the present disclosure to provide a towing structure that withstands the increased towing loads.
[0011] It is yet another object of the present disclosure to provide a towing structure that uniformly distributes the load generated due to towing.
[0012] These and other objects and advantages of the present invention will be apparent to those skilled in the art after a consideration of the following detailed description taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings in which a preferred form of the present invention is illustrated.
SUMMARY
[0013] This summary is provided to introduce concepts related to a towing structure for a vehicle. The concepts are further described below in the detailed description. This summary is not intended to identify key features or essential features of the claimed subject matter, nor is it intended to be used to limit the scope of the claimed subject matter.
[0014] The present disclosure relates to a vehicle towing structure for facilitating towing of a vehicle. The vehicle towing structure comprises a long member, a towing nut, a back plate, a front plate and an L-shaped bracket. The long member defines a box shape cross section profile. The towing nut is mounted to the long member. The towing nut is configured to receive a tie rod. The back plate is

mounted on front end of the long member. The back plate defines a back plate emboss. The back plate emboss defines a first portion and a second portion. The first portion is circular in shape and the second portion extends in first direction along the surface of the back plate. The first portion defines a first through-hole configured to receive the towing nut. The front plate is mounted on the back plate. The front plate defines a back plate emboss cut-out configured to receive the back plate emboss. The L-shaped bracket defines a cylindrical emboss. The cylindrical emboss defines a first cylindrical emboss and a second cylindrical emboss. The first cylindrical emboss defines a pocket. The second cylindrical emboss tapers towards rear end of the L-shaped bracket.
[0015] Other objects, features and advantages of the present disclosure will become apparent from the following detailed description. It should be understood, however, that the detailed description and the specific examples, while indicating specific embodiments of the invention, are given by way of illustration only, since various changes and modifications within the spirit and scope of the invention will become apparent to those skilled in the art from this detailed description.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS
[0016] While the specification concludes with claims particularly pointing out and distinctly claiming the subject matter that is regarded as forming the present subject matter, it is believed that the present disclosure will be better understood from the following description taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, where like reference numerals designate like structural and other elements, in which:
[0017] FIG. 1 an isometric view of a vehicle towing structure, in accordance with an embodiment.
[0018] FIG. 2 is an exploded view of the vehicle towing structure, in accordance with an embodiment.

[0019] FIG. 3 is an isometric view of a back plate, in accordance with an embodiment.
[0020] FIG. 4 is an isometric view of a front plate, in accordance with an embodiment.
[0021] FIG. 5 is an orthographic projection of the back plate, in accordance with an embodiment.
[0022] FIG. 6 is an orthographic projection of the back plate along with a tie rod, in accordance with an embodiment.
[0023] FIG. 7 is an orthographic projection of the vehicle towing structure, in accordance with an embodiment.
[0024] FIG. 8 is an isometric view of an L-shaped bracket, in accordance with an embodiment.
[0025] FIG. 9 is an isometric view of a reinforcement bracket, in accordance with an embodiment.
[0026] FIG. 10 is a cross section view of the vehicle towing structure as shown in Fig. 8 along line AA, in accordance with an embodiment.
[0027] FIG. 11 discloses a bumper cutout for the tie rod in bumper of the vehicle.
[0028] The figures depict embodiments of the present subject matter for the purposes of illustration only. A person skilled in the art will easily 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
[0029] The detailed description of various exemplary embodiments of the

disclosure is described herein with reference to the accompanying drawings. It should be noted that the embodiments are described herein in such details as to clearly communicate the disclosure. However, the amount of details provided herein is not intended to limit the anticipated variations of embodiments; on the contrary, the intention is to cover all modifications, equivalents, and alternatives falling within the spirit and scope of the present disclosure as defined by the appended claims.
[0030] It is also to be understood that various arrangements may be devised that, although not explicitly described or shown herein, embody the principles of the present disclosure. Moreover, all statements herein reciting principles, aspects, and embodiments of the present disclosure, as well as specific examples, are intended to encompass equivalents thereof.
[0031] The terminology used herein is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to be limiting of example embodiments. As used herein, the singular forms "a", "an", and "the" are intended to include the plural forms as well, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. It will be further understood that the terms "comprises", "comprising", "includes", "consisting" and/or "including" when used herein, specify the presence of stated features, integers, steps, operations, elements and/or components, but do not preclude the presence or addition of one or more other features, integers, steps, operations, elements, components and/or groups thereof.
[0032] It should also be noted that in some alternative implementations, the functions/acts noted may occur out of the order noted in the figures. For example, two figures shown in succession may, in fact, be executed concurrently or may sometimes be executed in the reverse order, depending upon the functionality/acts involved.
[0033] In addition, the descriptions of "first", "second", "third", and the like in the present invention are used for the purpose of description only, and are not to be construed as indicating or implying their relative importance or implicitly

indicating the number of technical features indicated. Thus, features defining "first" and "second" may include at least one of the features, either explicitly or implicitly.
[0034] Unless otherwise defined, all terms (including technical and scientific terms) used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which example embodiments belong. It will be further understood that terms, e.g., those defined in commonly used dictionaries, should be interpreted as having a meaning that is consistent with their meaning in the context of the relevant art and will not be interpreted in an idealized or overly formal sense unless expressly so defined herein.
[0035] FIG. 1 discloses a vehicle towing structure 100 for facilitating towing of a vehicle. The vehicle towing structure 100 is connected to a long member 102. The long member 102 extends along the length of the vehicle. A brace 104 is provided to be in contact with the long member 102. The brace 104 extends along the height of the vehicle. A bumper beam 106 is provided at the front of the long member 106, wherein the bumper beam 106 is in contact with the long member 102 and extends along the width of the vehicle.
[0036] In an embodiment, the long member 102 defines a box shape cross section profile.
[0037] Referring to FIG. 2, disclosed is an exploded view of the vehicle towing structure 100, in accordance with an embodiment. The vehicle towing structure 100 comprises a towing nut 200, a back plate 202, a front plate 204, a crash can 206, an L-shaped bracket 210, and a reinforcement bracket 902 (shown in FIG. 9).
[0038] The towing nut 200 is mounted to the long member 102. The towing nut 200 is configured to receive a tie rod 602 (shown in FIG 6). The tie rod 602 is configured to be tied to a connecting mechanism that connects the vehicle to another vehicle for towing or that connects the vehicle to a fixed point for vehicle transportation. The connecting mechanism may be one of rope, or chain among others.

[0039] Referring to FIG. 3, disclosed is an isometric view of a back plate 202, in accordance with an embodiment. The back plate 202 is configured to be mounted on a front end 212 (shown in FIG. 2) of the long member 102. The back plate 202 defines a back plate emboss 302. The back plate emboss 302 defines a first portion 304 and a second portion 306. The first portion 304 of the back plate emboss 302 is circular in shape and the second portion 306 of the back plate emboss 302 extends in first direction 506 (shown in FIG. 5) along the surface of the back plate 202. The first direction 506 is the direction along the width of the vehicle.
[0040] In an embodiment, the second portion 306 extends from the end of the vehicle that contains the tie rod 602 to the opposite end of the vehicle along the vehicle width.
[0041] In an embodiment, the second portion 306 of the back plate emboss 302 helps in uniform stress distribution by transferring the loads to nearby bolted joints and welded parts, thereby preventing local buckling in the back plate 202.
[0042] The extended emboss shape is provided to avoid local buckling in the back plate 202 and to increase the strength in the back plate 202 so that load is distributed uniformly.
[0043] In an embodiment, the second portion 306 of the back plate emboss 302 is configured to contain the displacement of the tie rod 602 during the towing of the vehicle, thereby mitigating the damage to the bumper.
[0044] In an embodiment, the back plate emboss 302 may define the shape of "p"..
[0045] The first portion 304 of the back plate emboss 302 defines a first through-hole 308, wherein the first through-hole 308 is configured to receive the towing nut 200.
[0046] In an embodiment, the first side 310 of the back plate 202 defines an arc 312 such that the arc corresponds to the circular shape of the first portion 304

of the back plate emboss 302.
[0047] In an embodiment, the back plate 202 defines a plurality of attachment holes 314, 316 configured to attach the back plate 202 to the front plate 204 and the brace 104.
[0048] In an exemplary embodiment, the back plate 202 defines four attachment holes 314, 316.
[0049] Referring to FIG. 4, disclosed is an isometric view of the front plate 204, in accordance with an embodiment. The front plate 204 is configured to be mounted on the back plate 202. The front plate 204 defines a back plate emboss cut-out 402 that is configured to receive the back plate emboss 302.
[0050] In an embodiment, first side 404 of the front plate 204 defines an arc 406 that is similar to the arc 312 defined by the back plate 202.
[0051] In an embodiment, the front plate 204 defines a plurality of attachment holes 408, 410 corresponding attachment holes 314, 316 defined by the back plate 202. The attachment holes 314, 316, 408, 410 allow attachment fixtures such as nut and bolt to pass through to attach the front plate 204 to the back plate 202 and the brace 104.
[0052] In an exemplary embodiment, the front plate 204 defines four attachment holes 408, 410.
[0053] In an embodiment, the attachment holes 316, 410 are provided to strengthen the attachment of the back plate 202 with the front plate 204 so that the plates 202, 204 do not separate under extreme loading conditions.
[0054] In an embodiment, corner 318 of the back plate 202 and the corner 412 of the front plate 204 are attached to each other along with the brace 104 (as shown in FIG. 1)
[0055] Referring to FIGs. 5 and 6, region 504 of the back plate 202 defined

between the arc 312 and back plate emboss 302 is spot welded to the L-shaped bracket 210 (shown in FIG. 8). In an embodiment, certain portions of the back plate 202 are also spot welded to the long member 102.
[0056] In an embodiment, the towing nut 200 is arc welded (or C02 welding) to the first through-hole 308 at a portion where the towing nut 200 comes in contact with the first through-hole 308 when the towing nut 200 passes through the first through-hole 308.
[0057] Referring back to FIG. 2, one end of the crash can 206 is configured to be attached to the front plate 204 and the other end of the crash can 206 is in contact with the bumper beam 106. The crash can 206 is a rectangular hollow box that is designed to crumple during vehicle collisions, wherein the hollowness of the crash can 206 is along the length of the vehicle.
[0058] Referring to FIG. 7, the part of the bumper beam 106 that is in contact with the crash can 206 is provided with a bumper cut-out 208. The bumper cut-out 208 along with the hollow crash can 206 allows for the mounting of the attachment fixture such as nut and bolt in the attachment holes 316, 410.
[0059] In an exemplary embodiment, the nut and bolt fixture 702 is used to affix the front plate 204 and the back plate 202 to each other.
[0060] Referring to FIG. 8, disclosed is an isometric view of the L-shaped bracket 210, in accordance with an embodiment. The L-shaped bracket 210 as the name suggests is in the shape of an "L".
[0061] In an embodiment, one of the legs of the L-shaped bracket 210 defines a cylindrical emboss 804, wherein the cylindrical emboss 804 defines a first straight cylindrical emboss 806 provided along the vertical portion of the L-shaped bracket 210 and a second angled cylindrical emboss 808. The second angled cylindrical emboss 808 angled towards rear end 818 of the L-shaped bracket 210 from end portion of the first straight cylindrical emboss 806, such that the second angled

cylindrical emboss 808 has a triangular cross-section. The second angled cylindrical emboss 808 is at an angle "a" (as shown in figure 10) with rear end of the first straight cylindrical emboss 806 where the front end of the first straight cylinder emboss 806 is provided towards the horizontal or bent portion of the L-shaped bracket 210.
[0062] In an exemplary embodiment, the presence of the second angled cylindrical emboss 808 in the L-shaped bracket 210 prevents the disengagement of the L-shaped bracket 210 from the outer side of vertical panel of the long member 102 during angular loads by providing uniform distribution of loads. The angular loads are generated as a result of the towing of the vehicle around a corner.
[0063] In another embodiment, the second angled cylindrical emboss 808 is configured to effectively and uniformly transfer load onto the long member 102 during the towing of the vehicle.
[0064] In an embodiment, the length of the cylindrical emboss 804 is along the length of the vehicle.
[0065] In an embodiment, the L-shaped bracket 210 is configured to receive the towing nut 200.
[0066] In an embodiment, the first cylindrical emboss 806 defines a pocket 810. The towing nut 200 is arc welded (or C02 welding) to the cylindrical emboss 804 along the periphery 814 of the pocket 810.
[0067] In an embodiment, the leg of the L-shaped bracket 210 that defines the cylindrical emboss 804 is spot welded to the outer side of vertical panel of the long member 102. Additionally, the leg (i.e., vertical portion) of the L-shaped bracket 210 that defines the cylindrical emboss 804 defines a through-hole for the passage of the attachment fixture 816 to be connected to the long member 102.
[0068] In an embodiment, the L-shaped bracket 210 defines a bracket front end 812 (i.e., horizontal portion). The bracket front end 812 is spot welded to the back

plate 202. The bracket front end 812 is the leg of the L-shaped bracket 210 that is transverse to the leg of the L-shaped bracket 210 that defines the cylindrical emboss 804.
[0069] Referring to FIG. 9, disclosed is an isometric view of the reinforcement bracket 902, in accordance with an embodiment. The reinforcement bracket 902 is configured to be attached to an inner side of vertical panel of the long member 102 such that the reinforcement bracket 902 and the L-shaped bracket 210 are opposite to each other.
[0070] In an embodiment, the reinforcement bracket 902 defines a rectangular emboss 904. The rectangular emboss 904 is defined such that the rectangular emboss 904 and the cylindrical emboss 804 protrude in opposite directions.
[0071] In an embodiment, the reinforcement bracket 902 is spot welded to the inner side of vertical panel of the long member 102. The bottom portion of the reinforcement bracket 902 defines a flange 906 that is seated on an adjacent portion of the inner side of the long member 102. The flange 906 is spot welded to the adjacent portion of the inner side of the long member 102.
[0072] In an embodiment, the reinforcement bracket 902 defines bead structure 908 that extends from the rectangular emboss 904 towards the edges of the reinforcement bracket 902. The bead structure 908 provides the required strength to the reinforcement bracket 902 and the vehicle towing structure 100 as a whole.
[0073] In an embodiment, the reinforcement bracket 902 is configured to mitigate the rupture at the rear end 818 of the L-shaped bracket 210 during the towing process.
[0074] FIG. 10 is a cross sectional view along line AA of the vehicle towing structure 100 along the plane AA as shown in FIG. 8. The cylindrical emboss 804 of the L-shaped bracket 210 defines an emboss front end 1002. The emboss front end 1002 is arc welded (or C02 welding) to the towing nut 200.

[0075] In an embodiment, the second angled cylindrical emboss 808 is at an angle "a" with the first straight cylindrical emboss 804.
[0076] In an embodiment, the emboss front end 1002 is the portion of the first straight cylindrical emboss 804 along the bracket front end 812 that is in contact with the towing nut 200.
[0077] Referring to FIG. 11, a bumper cutout 1104 is defined in bumper 1102 of the vehicle. The bumper cutout 1104 is configured to allow the tie rod 602 to be inserted and connected to the towing nut 200. The bumper cutout 1104 has asymmetrical design and is driven by the styling. The displacement of the tie rod 602 has to be arrested in the minimum gap region of the bumper cutout 1104. By maintaining an optimized height of the back plate emboss 302 in the back plate 202, the displacement of tie rod 602 is controlled and the minimum dynamic gap between the bumper cutout 1104 and tie rod 602 maintained during vehicle towing.
TECHNICAL ADVANTAGE
[0078] The present disclosure proposes a towing structure that increases the towing capacity of the vehicle.
[0079] The present disclosure proposes a towing structure that withstands the increased towing loads.
[0080] The present disclosure proposes a towing structure that uniformly distributes the load generated due to towing.
[0081] Furthermore, each of the appended claims defines a separate invention, which for infringement purposes is recognized as including equivalents to the various elements or limitations specified in the claims. Depending on the context, all references below to the "invention" may in some cases refer to certain specific embodiments only. In other cases, it will be recognized that references to the "invention" will refer to subject matter recited in one or more, but not necessarily all, of the claims.

[0082] Groupings of alternative elements or embodiments of the invention disclosed herein are not to be construed as limitations. Each group member can be referred to and claimed individually or in any combination with other members of the group or other elements found herein. One or more members of a group can be included in, or deleted from, a group for reasons of convenience and/or patentability. When any such inclusion or deletion occurs, the specification is herein deemed to contain the group as modified thus fulfilling the written description of all groups used in the appended claims.
[0083] Furthermore, those skilled in the art can appreciate that the terminology used herein is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to be limiting of the present disclosure. It will be appreciated that several of the above-disclosed and other features and functions, or alternatives thereof, may be combined into other systems or applications. Various presently unforeseen or unanticipated alternatives, modifications, variations, or improvements therein may subsequently be made by those skilled in the art without departing from the scope of the present disclosure as encompassed by the following claims.
[0084] The claims, as originally presented and as they may be amended, encompass variations, alternatives, modifications, improvements, equivalents, and substantial equivalents of the embodiments and teachings disclosed herein, including those that are presently unforeseen or unappreciated, and that, for example, may arise from applicants/patentees and others.
[0085] While the foregoing describes various embodiments of the present disclosure, other and further embodiments of the present disclosure may be devised without departing from the basic scope thereof. The scope of the present disclosure is determined by the claims that follow. The present disclosure is not limited to the described embodiments, versions or examples, which are included to enable a person having ordinary skill in the art to make and use the invention when combined with information and knowledge available to the person having ordinary skill in the art.

[0086] The term "automobile" and "vehicle" as used throughout this detailed description and in the claims refers to any moving vehicle that is capable of carrying one or more human occupants and is powered by any form of energy. The term "automobile" and "vehicle" is a motor vehicle which includes, but is not limited to: cars, trucks, vans, minivans, hatchback, sedan, MUVs, and SUVs.

We claim:

1. A vehicle towing structure (100) for facilitating towing of a vehicle, the
vehicle towing structure (100) comprising:
a long member (102) defining a box shape cross section profile;
a towing nut (200) mounted to the long member (102), wherein the towing
nut (200) is configured to receive a tie rod (602);
characterized in that,
a back plate (202) mounted on front end (212) of the long member (102), the
back plate (202) defining a back plate emboss (302), wherein the back plate
emboss (302) defines a first portion (304) and a second portion (306),
wherein,
the first portion (304) is circular in shape and the second portion (306)
extends in first direction (506) along the surface of the back plate (202);
and
the first portion (304) defines a first through-hole (308) configured to
receive the towing nut (200); and a front plate (204) mounted on the back plate (202), wherein the front plate (204) defines a back plate emboss cut-out (402) configured to receive the back plate emboss (302).
2. The vehicle towing structure (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein first side (310) of the back plate (202) defines an arc (312) corresponding to the first portion (304) of the back plate emboss (302) and first side (404) of the front plate (204) defines an arc (406) similar to the arc (312) defined by the back plate (202).
3. The vehicle towing structure (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the back plate (202) and the front plate (204) defines corresponding attachment holes (314, 316, 408, 410) configured to attach the front plate (204) and the back plate (202) to each other.

4. The vehicle towing structure (100) as claimed in claim 1, comprising a brace (104), wherein one corner (318, 412) of the front plate (204) and the back plate (202) are configured to be affixed to the brace (104).
5. The vehicle towing structure (100) as claimed in claim 1, comprising a crash can (206), wherein,
the crash can (206) is configured to be attached to the front plate (204);
and
the crash can (206) is a rectangular hollow box.
6. A vehicle towing structure (100) for facilitating towing of a vehicle, the
vehicle towing structure (100) comprising:
a long member (102) defining a box shape cross section profile;
a towing nut (200) mounted to the long member (102), wherein the towing
nut (200) is configured to receive a tie rod (602); and
characterized in that,
an L-shaped bracket (210) defining a cylindrical emboss (804), wherein the
L-shaped bracket (210) is configured to be attached to the long member (102),
wherein the cylindrical emboss (804) defines a first straight cylindrical
emboss (806) and a second angled cylindrical emboss (808), wherein,
the first straight cylindrical emboss (806) defines a pocket (810);
the second angled cylindrical emboss (808) angled towards rear end
(818) of L-shaped bracket (210) from rear end of the first straight
cylindrical emboss (806).
7. The vehicle towing structure (100) as claimed in claim 6, comprising a
reinforcement bracket (902) configured to be attached to the long member
(102).

8. The vehicle towing structure (100) as claimed in claim 7, wherein the reinforcement bracket (902) defines a rectangular emboss (904), the rectangular emboss (904) and the cylindrical emboss (804) protrude in opposite directions.
9. The vehicle towing structure (100) as claimed in claim 6, comprising a back plate (202) mounted on front end (212) of the long member (102), wherein the L-shaped bracket (210) defines a bracket front end (812), the bracket front end (812) is spot welded to the back plate (202).
10. The vehicle towing structure (100) as claimed in claim 9, wherein the towing nut (200) is arc welded to the cylindrical emboss (804) along the periphery (814) of the pocket (810).
11. A vehicle towing structure (100) for facilitating towing of a vehicle, the vehicle towing structure (100) comprising:
a long member (102) defining a box shape cross section profile;
a towing nut (200) mounted to the long member (102), wherein the towing
nut (200) is configured to receive a tie rod (602);
characterized in that,
a back plate (202) mounted on front end (212) of the long member (102), the
back plate (202) defining a back plate emboss (302), wherein the back plate
emboss (302) defines a first portion (304) and a second portion (306),
wherein,
the first portion (304) is circular in shape and the second portion (306)
extends in first direction (506) along the surface of the back plate (202);
and
the first portion (304) defines a first through-hole (308) configured to
receive the towing nut (200);

a front plate (204) mounted on the back plate (202), wherein the front plate (204) defines a back plate emboss cut-out (402) configured to receive the back plate emboss (302); and
an L-shaped bracket (210) defining a cylindrical emboss (804), wherein the L-shaped bracket (210) is configured to be attached to the long member (102), wherein the L-shaped bracket (210) is configured to wherein, the cylindrical emboss (804) defines a first cylindrical emboss (806) and a second cylindrical emboss (808), wherein,
the first straight cylindrical emboss (806) defines a pocket (810); and the second angled cylindrical emboss (808) angled towards rear end (818) of the L-shaped bracket (210) from rear end of the first straight cylindrical emboss (806).
12. The vehicle towing structure (100) as claimed in claim 11, wherein first side (310) of the back plate (202) defines an arc (312) corresponding to the first portion (304) of the back plate emboss (302).
13. The vehicle towing structure (100) as claimed in claim 12, wherein first side (404) of the front plate (204) defines an arc (406) similar to the arc (312) defined by the back plate (202).
14. The vehicle towing structure (100) as claimed in claim 11, wherein the back plate (202) and the front plate (204) define corresponding attachment holes (314, 316, 408, 410) configured to attach the front plate (204) and the back plate (202) to each other.
15. The vehicle towing structure (100) as claimed in claim 11, comprising a brace (104), wherein one corner (318, 412) of the front plate (204) and the back plate (202) are configured to be affixed to the brace (104).

16. The vehicle towing structure (100) as claimed in claim 11, comprising a crash
can (206), wherein,
the crash can (206) is configured to be attached to the front plate (204);
and
the crash can (206) is a rectangular hollow box.
17. The vehicle towing structure (100) as claimed in claim 11, comprising a reinforcement bracket (902) configured to be attached to the long member (102).
18. The vehicle towing structure (100) as claimed in claim 17, wherein the reinforcement bracket (902) defines a rectangular emboss (904), wherein the rectangular emboss (904) and the cylindrical emboss (804) protrude in opposite directions.
19. The vehicle towing structure (100) as claimed in claim 18, wherein the re-shaped bracket (210) defines a bracket front end (812), the bracket front end (812) is spot welded to the back plate (202).
20. The vehicle towing structure (100) as claimed in claim 11, wherein the towing nut (200) is arc welded to the cylindrical emboss (804) along the periphery (814) of the pocket (810).