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Flange mount drawbar with self-aligning snubber

US8608187B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 30, 2012
Grant dateDec 17, 2013
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Expiry dateNov 30, 2032

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB60D1/04
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A drawbar assembly includes a mounting member adapted to couple to a vehicle and that includes a body portion having a first passage, an eye portion extending outwardly from the mounting body portion, wherein the eye portion includes a top surface, a bottom surface and a second passage extending therethrough adapted to receive a pintle hook therein, and a wedge member slidably received within the first passage of the body portion. The wedge member is slidably movable between a first portion, wherein the wedge member is withdrawn into the first passage of the body portion, and a second position, where the wedge member extends into the second passage of the eye portion. The wedge member is located between the top surface and the bottom surface of the eye portion, and does not extend above the top surface or the bottom surface.

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