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Receptacle for a towing means and method of manufacture

US9855906B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 20, 2014
Grant dateJan 2, 2018
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Expiry dateJun 24, 2034

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB29L2031/30
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An arrangement is proposed of a receptacle consisting of multiple components for a towing means, especially a towing lug, on a support piece (1) attachable to the body of a motor vehicle, wherein the support piece is insertable into a receptacle on a cross member of the vehicle, and the support piece is to be joined with the cross member via friction-stir welds.

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