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Vehicle towing device, vehicle structural member and vehicle comprising a vehicle structural member

US9221312B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateMar 19, 2014
Grant dateDec 29, 2015
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Expiry dateMar 19, 2034

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB60D1/565
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A vehicle towing device with a first extremity comprising a towing member, a second extremity comprising an attachment arrangement, and an elongated part extending there between is provided. The elongated part comprises a first portion and a second portion. The second portion has a conical outer contact surface extending peripherally from the first portion towards the attachment arrangement. The conical contact surface has a first cone radius at an end of the second portion facing the first portion, and a second cone radius at an end of the second portion facing the attachment arrangement. The first cone radius is larger than the second cone radius, and a longitudinal extension of the second portion exceeds the second cone radius.

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