Tow bar and leg latching mechanism therefor

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2011-06-03

2011-11-15

Silbermann, Joanne (Department: 3611)

Land vehicles

Wheeled

Articulated vehicle

C280S482000, C280S491200

Reexamination Certificate

active

08056919

ABSTRACT:
A tow bar having telescoping tow bar legs connected to a head member which is structured to be releasably securable to a towing hitch member of a towing vehicle; aft leg connector mechanisms structured to releasably connect the tow bar legs to a towed vehicle; and a latching mechanism, including latching portions structured to releasably retain the tow bar legs in a stored configuration, and locking portions structured to releasable lock the tow bar legs in a deployed configuration.

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