Tow bar having orthogonally-articulated towed-vehicle connectors
US7988179B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 15, 2009 |
| Grant date | Aug 2, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 15, 2029 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60D1/1675
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A tow bar having orthogonally-articulated towed-vehicle connectors includes a body element; a first connector element secured to and extending forwardly from the body element, the first connector element being structured to releasably connect the body element to a towing hitch arrangement of a towing vehicle; at least one tow bar leg having a fore end connected to the body element, and an aft end extending rearwardly from the body element; and a second connector element secured to and extending rearwardly from the aft end of the at least one tow bar leg, the second connector element being orthogonally-articulated and structured to releasably connect the aft end of the at least one tow bar leg to a towing hitch arrangement of the towed vehicle.
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