Tow bar apparatus

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1978-09-18

1981-05-12

Silverstrim, John P.

Land vehicles

Wheeled

Articulated vehicle

280491E, 280480, 280502, B60D 114

Patent

active

042668000

ABSTRACT:
A towing apparatus of enhanced stability is illustrated for attaching an automobile and other vehicle to be towed to a towing vehicle wherein diverging arms are pivoted adjacent one end of a central bar or frame member which extends rearwardly from a towing vehicle with a slide carried thereon for attachment at predetermined positions along the bar, and diverging links each having pivotal connection on one end on a respective arm and on the other end to the slide member. A chain attaching means is provided for use with the tow bar wherein respective chains carried by the arms are positioned in spread relation adjacent a free end of respective arms and extend inwardly across one another and are attachable to spaced vehicle frame members thus serving as a towing and positioning chain with an extending portion acting as a safety chain.

REFERENCES:
patent: 3119631 (1964-01-01), Wanamaker
patent: 3385610 (1968-05-01), Vezina
patent: 3806162 (1974-04-01), Milner

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