GB2287232B - Guide and locking unit for use in tow-coupling an automotive tug-vehicle to a trailer-vehicle - Google Patents

Guide and locking unit for use in tow-coupling an automotive tug-vehicle to a trailer-vehicle

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Publication number
GB2287232B
GB2287232B GB9404442A GB9404442A GB2287232B GB 2287232 B GB2287232 B GB 2287232B GB 9404442 A GB9404442 A GB 9404442A GB 9404442 A GB9404442 A GB 9404442A GB 2287232 B GB2287232 B GB 2287232B
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Prior art keywords
vehicle
tug
tow
trailer
automotive
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Expired - Fee Related
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GB9404442A
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GB9404442D0 (en
GB2287232A (en
Inventor
Shane Patrick Clarke
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CLARKE VALERIE DAWN ROSE
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CLARKE VALERIE DAWN ROSE
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Priority to GB9404442A priority Critical patent/GB2287232B/en
Publication of GB9404442D0 publication Critical patent/GB9404442D0/en
Priority to AU18557/95A priority patent/AU1855795A/en
Priority to PCT/GB1995/000504 priority patent/WO1995024321A1/en
Publication of GB2287232A publication Critical patent/GB2287232A/en
Application granted granted Critical
Publication of GB2287232B publication Critical patent/GB2287232B/en
Anticipated expiration legal-status Critical
Expired - Fee Related legal-status Critical Current

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Classifications

    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B60—VEHICLES IN GENERAL
    • B60D—VEHICLE CONNECTIONS
    • B60D1/00—Traction couplings; Hitches; Draw-gear; Towing devices
    • B60D1/24—Traction couplings; Hitches; Draw-gear; Towing devices characterised by arrangements for particular functions
    • B60D1/36—Traction couplings; Hitches; Draw-gear; Towing devices characterised by arrangements for particular functions for facilitating connection, e.g. hitch catchers, visual guide means, signalling aids
    • B60D1/38—Traction couplings; Hitches; Draw-gear; Towing devices characterised by arrangements for particular functions for facilitating connection, e.g. hitch catchers, visual guide means, signalling aids involving auxiliary cables for drawing the trailer to the tractor before coupling

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  • Engineering & Computer Science (AREA)
  • Transportation (AREA)
  • Mechanical Engineering (AREA)
  • Details Of Connecting Devices For Male And Female Coupling (AREA)
GB9404442A 1994-03-08 1994-03-08 Guide and locking unit for use in tow-coupling an automotive tug-vehicle to a trailer-vehicle Expired - Fee Related GB2287232B (en)

Priority Applications (3)

Application Number Priority Date Filing Date Title
GB9404442A GB2287232B (en) 1994-03-08 1994-03-08 Guide and locking unit for use in tow-coupling an automotive tug-vehicle to a trailer-vehicle
AU18557/95A AU1855795A (en) 1994-03-08 1995-03-08 Guide-and-locking unit for use in two-coupling vehicles
PCT/GB1995/000504 WO1995024321A1 (en) 1994-03-08 1995-03-08 Guide-and-locking unit for use in two-coupling vehicles

Applications Claiming Priority (1)

Application Number Priority Date Filing Date Title
GB9404442A GB2287232B (en) 1994-03-08 1994-03-08 Guide and locking unit for use in tow-coupling an automotive tug-vehicle to a trailer-vehicle

Publications (3)

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GB9404442D0 GB9404442D0 (en) 1994-04-20
GB2287232A GB2287232A (en) 1995-09-13
GB2287232B true GB2287232B (en) 1998-04-29

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GB (1) GB2287232B (en)
WO (1) WO1995024321A1 (en)

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DE19518633A1 (en) * 1995-05-20 1996-11-21 Fritz Duesterhoeft Manoeuvring aid fitted to front of vehicle
DE19959613A1 (en) * 1999-12-10 2001-06-13 Volkswagen Ag Device for in-house transporting of rollable goods on a four-wheel transporter has two rigid axles, a front axle on a swiveling carriage turning on a main chassis and a rear axle staying rigid on the main chassis.
US20110297903A1 (en) * 2010-06-03 2011-12-08 Sure-Fab LLC Winch assembly
GB2484966A (en) * 2010-10-28 2012-05-02 James Hines-Dedman Extendible coupling for use on with a vehicle trailer or in a dock

Citations (6)

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Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
US4466632A (en) * 1982-11-18 1984-08-21 Devorak Dwight F Trailer hitch having a winch coupling assist
EP0136017A2 (en) * 1983-08-27 1985-04-03 James Steel A power drive
US4807899A (en) * 1988-03-04 1989-02-28 Belcher Nicky G Hitch assembly
US5005852A (en) * 1989-08-23 1991-04-09 Smyly George M Sr Separative trailer tongue hitching method
US5048854A (en) * 1990-08-16 1991-09-17 Clark Murrell C Pivoting quick-connect hitch system
GB2252290A (en) * 1991-02-02 1992-08-05 Paul Andrew Coulstock Improvements in and relating to towing apparatus for trailers

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DE560697C (en) * 1930-02-15 1932-10-06 Eisen Und Stahlwerk Walter Pey Axle bushing for rail vehicles with fixed thigh collar and two-part bearing shell
US2150010A (en) * 1937-09-01 1939-03-07 Solomon Guillermo Trailer hitch
US4042254A (en) * 1976-04-29 1977-08-16 Allen Gordon L Automobile hitch coupler aid
EP0271205A3 (en) * 1986-11-18 1990-07-04 Bellway (Services) Limited Winches

Patent Citations (6)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
US4466632A (en) * 1982-11-18 1984-08-21 Devorak Dwight F Trailer hitch having a winch coupling assist
EP0136017A2 (en) * 1983-08-27 1985-04-03 James Steel A power drive
US4807899A (en) * 1988-03-04 1989-02-28 Belcher Nicky G Hitch assembly
US5005852A (en) * 1989-08-23 1991-04-09 Smyly George M Sr Separative trailer tongue hitching method
US5048854A (en) * 1990-08-16 1991-09-17 Clark Murrell C Pivoting quick-connect hitch system
GB2252290A (en) * 1991-02-02 1992-08-05 Paul Andrew Coulstock Improvements in and relating to towing apparatus for trailers

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AU1855795A (en) 1995-09-25
GB9404442D0 (en) 1994-04-20
GB2287232A (en) 1995-09-13
WO1995024321A1 (en) 1995-09-14

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Legal Events

Date Code Title Description
730A Proceeding under section 30 patents act 1977
PCNP Patent ceased through non-payment of renewal fee

Effective date: 20020308