Towing aid for vehicles

US4629388A · kind A · utility

Assignee

• Daimler-Benz AG · DE

Inventors

• Bernd Riemer · Stuttgart, DE
• Herbert Mehren · Stuttgart, DE

Key dates

• Filing date: Feb 7, 1985
• Grant date: Dec 16, 1986
• Expiry date: Feb 7, 2005

Classification

• Technology area (CPC B): Performing Operations; Transporting
• CPC primary: B66F13/00
• WIPO field: Handling
• WIPO sector: Mechanical engineering

Abstract

A towing apparatus for a rail bound vehicle is described. The towing apparatus includes both a lifting device for lifting the wheel load off of a defective wheel, tire or axle and a mobile support which supports the load, normally supported by the defective wheel, during a towing operation. The lifting device occupies a minimum of space and is supported by the road surface rather than by the rail. The mobile support may be conveniently and positively engaged with a defective wheel hub under conditions wherein a minimum of maneuvering space is available.