Combination tow hook and base plate system for tow bar connection
US6685212B1 · kind B1 · utility
Inventors
Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 8, 2000 |
| Grant date | Feb 3, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 8, 2020 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60D1/167
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A combination tow hook and base plate system for connecting a tow bar to a towed vehicle. The system includes transversely opposed tow hook members, each having a closed loop configuration, connected to the towed vehicle. The system also includes base plate members configured to be operatively connected to the tow bar, each base plate member including a horizontally oriented spacer plate, a stiffener, an optional cross member interconnecting the base plate members, and a tow bar connector mechanism. The system further includes connector mechanisms configured to operatively connect the base plate members to the tow hook members, each connector mechanism including a connector plate, a spacer configured to be slidably insertable through the closed loop configuration of the respective tow hook member, and a fastening mechanism. The connector plates, spacer plates, and fastening mechanisms are configured to cooperatively and removably secure the base plate members to the tow hook members. For some applications, the length of the optional cross member may be adjustable. A kit and a method of using the combination tow hook and base plate system is provided.
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