Quick release telescoping and swiveling hitch assembly
US8733780B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 30, 2009 |
| Grant date | May 27, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 15, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60D1/42
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A quick release assembly for remotely actuating operative disconnection between vehicles by decoupling a hitch assembly having a telescopic and swiveling probe assembly carried in a housing assembly and mounted on the towed vehicle. In one embodiment, the release assembly includes an actuator remotely controlled from the towing vehicle that releases the components retaining the probe assembly in the housing. In another embodiment, an actuator remotely controlled from the towing vehicle decouples the entire hitch assembly from the associated vehicle. In both instances, the towing vehicle may resume movement clear of the towing vehicle. Thereafter, the probe assembly and/or the hitch assembly may be recoupled for subsequent use.
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