Shock-absorbing tow bar coupler

Details Shock-absorbing tow bar coupler Shock-absorbing tow bar coupler

1996-09-20

1998-10-20

Le, Mark T.

Railways

Traction

Chain

104249, 104250, 213 75R, 188 821, B61B 1000, B61K 700

Patent

active

058231161

ABSTRACT:
A shock-absorbing tow bar coupler is disclosed. The tow bar coupler includes a housing dimensioned and configured at forward end to engage a trolley of a power and free conveyor. At its rearward end, a clevis is disposed within and rotatably attached to the housing. A hitch dimensioned and configured to engage a tow bar is rotatably attached to the clevis. The tow bar hitch provides a resilient, shock-absorbing attachment between the trolley and the tow bar.

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