Towbar system
US7390007B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 5, 2006 |
| Grant date | Jun 24, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 15, 2026 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60D1/52
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A towbar for flat-towing a vehicle, including two telescoping arms each pivotally attached at a pivot end having a heavy-gauge eyelet for attaching to a pintle hitch on the rear of a towing vehicle, with each arm having a gear element at the pivot end, in gear engagement with the gear element of the other arm. The telescoping arms automatically lock at a predetermined length.
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