Tow kit having thimble slider

US10308085B2 · kind B2 · utility

Inventors

• Wesley Conger · Houston, US
• Adam Ross Baldwin · Waukesha, US
• Luis S. Padilla · Davidson, US
• Michael Charles Greenwood · Lompoc, US
• Dennis J. Weber · Albion, US
• Brett Burke · Minier, US

Key dates

• Filing date: Dec 22, 2015
• Grant date: Jun 4, 2019
• Expiry date: Mar 4, 2036

Classification

• Technology area (CPC B): Performing Operations; Transporting
• CPC primary: B60D1/18
• WIPO field: Transport
• WIPO sector: Mechanical engineering

Abstract

A tow kit is disclosed having a thimble slider engaged with a plurality of tethers. The thimble slider may have a generally C-shaped body with a back portion and opposing end portions. The thimble slider may also have a channel formed within outer surfaces of the back and opposing end portions, and an elongated separator connected to an inner surface of the back portion and extending in a direction generally orthogonal to the back portion to define two portions. A tether can engage the channel to equally distribute weight applied to the two ends of the tether. A sling can engage the inner surface of the back portion. At least one other tether can engage the sling.