Patent · US Expired

Towing device

US4618161A · kind A · utility

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4References
7Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateJul 12, 1985
Grant dateOct 21, 1986
Priority date
Expiry dateJul 12, 2005

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB60P3/127
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An apparatus for being attached to the fifth-wheel mechanism of towing tractor for towing a disabled tractor-trailer. An arm is pivotally mounted on a body for movement between one or more raised positions and a lowered position. The body is attached to the towing tractor. A coupling mechanism is provided to attach the front of the disabled tractor-trailer to the arm. A lifting mechanism is provided to move the arm between the raised and lowered positions.

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