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Quick-fold compact tow-bar

US7464974B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateJul 19, 2006
Grant dateDec 16, 2008
Priority date
Expiry dateJan 2, 2027

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S180/904
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A quick-fold compact tow-bar which is especially suited to tow airplanes, such as single-engine Cessna airplanes. The disclosed foldable tow-bar can be unfolded to tow an airplane in an easy and safe manner and folded back to be stowed away in the luggage compartment of the airplane.

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