Tow adapter
US9114679B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 15, 2013 |
| Grant date | Aug 25, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 15, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T29/49959
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Disclosed is a tow adapter suitable for coupling a device to be towed to a towing vehicle. The tow adapter includes a bracket for attachment to the towing vehicle and a loop and hook for receiving a tether attached to the bracket, the hook attached to the bracket central of the loop. The tether is threaded through the loop and attached to the hook, thereby enabling the towing vehicle to tow the device.
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