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Towing attachment

US9499379B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateDec 11, 2012
Grant dateNov 22, 2016
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Expiry dateApr 7, 2033

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB60D2001/008
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A towing attachment for a for a forklift is described. The towing attachment includes a main frame for locating the attachment on a fork assembly of a forklift, a towing hitch assembly on the main frame for connection to a towed article; and one or more connectors mounted on the main frame for connecting the main frame to a forklift body or forklift chassis wherein the one or more connectors are adapted to transfer towing forces on the towing attachment to the forklift body or forklift chassis.

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