Tow bar block and tow bar assembly

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1984-10-12

1986-10-14

Spar, Robert J.

Material or article handling

Traversing hoist type

Tow truck type

254134, 267153, 414786, B60P 306

Patent

active

046169709

ABSTRACT:
A spacer block for a tow bar which has a central support having an opening therethrough to receive the tow bar and a plurality of faces disposed around the central support. Each face has a different configuration adapted to conform to the shape of support elements provided on the underside of a vehicle. The faces are connected to the central support by a plurality of webs which absorb impact, forces which would otherwise be transmitted to the automobile by the towing apparatus while the vehicle is being towed.

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GM Serviceability Assessment Exhibit, 1986, p. 83.
General Motors Passenger Car and Light Truck Towing Instructions, 1986, pp. 2 and 13.
Tow Times, vol. 3, No. 2, Sep. 1985, pp. 38 and 45.
Spacer Block Revolutionize Towing, Grand Rapids Plastics, Inc., Aug. 1985.
"Supplement to General Motors 1984 T-55 Towing Instructions", 11 pages.

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