Trailer attachment apparatus

Details Trailer attachment apparatus Trailer attachment apparatus

1996-02-01

1998-01-27

Johnson, Brian L.

Land vehicles

Wheeled

Articulated vehicle

280495, 224570, B60D 100

Patent

active

057115435

ABSTRACT:
A connection apparatus for connecting a vehicle to a wheeled container for towing the container including a handle having at least a portion lying generally parallel to the container wheel axle. The apparatus is connected to the vehicle in a manner permitting the container to pivot and to roll slightly so as to track well during towing. A channel is formed between an elongated angle and one or more angular brackets for receiving the container handle. A clamping device is movable between positions closing the open side of the channel to clamp the handle in the channel and an open position for removal of the handle. The channel is adjustable in width and height and the angular bracket positions are adjustable to accommodate various handle shapes. A releasable locking device is provided to lock the channel closed around the handle during towing. The locking and clamping devices are adjustable to accommodate various handle heights and shapes. The apparatus is thus adaptable to almost any handle configuration.

REFERENCES:
patent: 1398547 (1921-11-01), Graham
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patent: 2439623 (1948-04-01), Howells
patent: 3237968 (1966-03-01), Arsenault
patent: 4721324 (1988-01-01), Blacklaw
patent: 4730841 (1988-03-01), Ponder
patent: 5647604 (1997-07-01), Russel

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