Towing device
US7267354B2 · kind B2 · utility
Inventors
Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 8, 2005 |
| Grant date | Sep 11, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 26, 2025 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60D1/58
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
The present invention relates to a towing device which can be attached to a vehicle, in order to tow a heavy equipment vehicle, such as a tractor. The towing device includes a towbar hitch having two ends, a first end which attaches to a towing vehicle and a second end attached to a vehicle to be towed; a holder disposed at the second end of the towbar hitch, which holds the vehicle to be towed; and an attachment mechanism which attaches the vehicle to be towed, to the holder. The attachment mechanism includes a plurality of connectors or turnbuckles; and a plurality of links or chains which are attached to the holder, and to the vehicle to be towed. The connectors and the links can be adjusted in length.
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