Folding towbar and lock mechanism
US6619686B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 7, 2001 |
| Grant date | Sep 16, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 27, 2021 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60D2001/548
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A towbar for a vehicle. The towbar includes a yoke and a drawbar rotatably connected to the yoke. The drawbar is attached to the towing vehicle. A pair of connecting bars is attached to the yoke and to the vehicle being towed. A lock assembly is connected between the yoke and the to drawbar. The lock assembly is adapted to move from a first position in which the drawbar is free a to rotate and a second position in which the drawbar is retained to the yoke.
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