Tow bar and leg latching mechanism therefor
US8056919B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 3, 2011 |
| Grant date | Nov 15, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 3, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB62B2203/20
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A tow bar having telescoping tow bar legs connected to a head member which is structured to be releasably securable to a towing hitch member of a towing vehicle; aft leg connector mechanisms structured to releasably connect the tow bar legs to a towed vehicle; and a latching mechanism, including latching portions structured to releasably retain the tow bar legs in a stored configuration, and locking portions structured to releasable lock the tow bar legs in a deployed configuration.
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