Motorized towing device
US7635037B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 26, 2004 |
| Grant date | Dec 22, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 9, 2025 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB62B5/0079
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A motorized towing device comprising a chassis, at least one motor, at least two wheels, a controller, and a quick release attachment mechanism. The controller operates the motor to cause the rotation of the wheels and the movement of the chassis over a surface. The quick release attachment mechanism releaseably secures the chassis to an object desired to be towed or moved while permitting rotational movement of the device relative to the object about a generally horizontal plane.
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