System and braking kit for enabling a vehicle trailer and a tow bar to be interconnected in either a braking or a non-braking configuration
US11427280B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 14, 2021 |
| Grant date | Aug 30, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 25, 2041 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB62L3/00
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A system, generally for use with light personal vehicles such as bicycles or e-bikes, for enabling a vehicle trailer and a tow bar to be interconnected in either a braking configuration or a non-braking configuration, is described. Also described is a braking kit for interconnecting a tow bar and a vehicle trailer in a braking configuration, wherein the vehicle trailer comprises a connection interface dimensioned to be connected with an end of the tow bar in a non-braking configuration. When the tow bar and the trailer are interconnected in the braking configuration, at least a threshold amount of rearward force imparted via the tow bar during vehicle braking causes the actuation of at least one brake associated with the trailer wheels. The same tow bar can be used in either braking or non-braking configuration.
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