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Towbar system

US7390007B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 5, 2006
Grant dateJun 24, 2008
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Expiry dateJun 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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