Abstract

A coupling device for interconnecting a tensile restraint member and a structural component, the coupling device including: a body adapted to be supported from the structural component; and a linkage having: a proximal end adapted to be rotatably coupled to the body such that the linkage or proximal end is rotationally displaceable relative to the body about a transverse axis; and a distal end configured such that said tensile restraint member is connectable thereto.

IPC Classes  ?

• B60D 1/18 - Tow ropes, chains, or the like

Abstract

A ball coupling device includes a socket assembly, configured to assume an operative condition in which it defines a socket to capture a tow ball such that there is formed a sliding fit, permitting relative rotation, between the tow ball and socket or assembly and to assume an inoperative condition whereby the tow ball and assembly can be decoupled. The assembly being configured to define in the operative condition an opening, disposed about a neck via which the tow ball is supported, having a width, parallel to a rotational axis extending centrally through the tow ball and perpendicular to a central axis of the tow ball that extends top-to-bottom therethrough, sufficient that the neck passes through the opening, and a length sufficient to permit relative displacement between the neck and assembly and thus relative rotation between the tow ball and the assembly or device about the rotational axis.

IPC Classes  ?

• B60D 1/06 - Ball-and-socket hitches
• B60D 1/28 - Traction couplingsHitchesDraw-gearTowing devices characterised by arrangements for particular functions for preventing unwanted disengagement, e.g. safety appliances

Abstract

There is disclosed a ball connector, comprising a body which defines a ball and a base, the base being secured or securable to a support whereby the ball is mounted to receive thereover a mating socket, such that there is defined a coupling, comprising the ball and socket, the 5 ball connector including an inlet through which lubricant can be supplied under pressure, wherein the body is configured with at least one internal fluid passage a downstream end of which opens through a surface of the ball, thereby defining an outlet, and an upstream end of which is arranged to be in fluid communication with the inlet, whereby the lubricant flows through the passage so as to be output, through the outlet, to lubricate between the ball and 10 socket within the coupling.

IPC Classes  ?

• B60D 1/06 - Ball-and-socket hitches
• B60D 1/58 - Auxiliary devices
• F16C 11/06 - Ball-jointsOther joints having more than one degree of angular freedom, i.e. universal joints

Goods & Services

Apparatus for towing vehicles, namely, tow bars; non-electric couplings for towing trailers; tow balls for vehicles; tow bars for vehicles; tow bars for trailers; tow hitches, namely, tow hitches for vehicles and trailer hitches; tow hooks for vehicles; towing eyes for vehicles; towing hook mountings for vehicles; towing hooks for vehicles; towing jaws for vehicles; towing pins of metal for vehicles; brake systems for vehicles; couplings for land vehicles; power transmission couplings for land vehicles; safety couplings for land vehicles; trailer couplings for vehicles

Abstract

An attachment for use with a safety chain which has a leading link and a following link, the attachment having a clevis with first and second lateral side sections and an opening between the side sections into which a leading end of the leading link is receivable; and a pin receivable by the first and second side sections so as to extend across the opening to couple the leading link to the clevis and a portion of the clevis defined between the first and second sections has a configuration complementary to a configuration of the leading end of the leading link; and/or portions of the first and second side sections have configurations complementary to configurations of portions of a leading end of the following link, such that there is a close fit between the clevis and chain when the leading link is coupled to the clevis by the pin.

IPC Classes  ?

• B60D 1/28 - Traction couplingsHitchesDraw-gearTowing devices characterised by arrangements for particular functions for preventing unwanted disengagement, e.g. safety appliances
• F16G 15/06 - Shackles designed for attachment by joint pins to chain elements, e.g. D-shackles
• B60D 1/18 - Tow ropes, chains, or the like
• F16G 13/12 - Hauling- or hoisting-chains

Abstract

There is disclosed an attachment for use with a safety chain which comprises a leading link and a following link connected to the leading link, the attachment comprising: a clevis having first and second lateral side sections and an opening between the side sections into which a leading end of the leading link is receivable; and a pin member receivable by the first and second side sections so as to extend across the opening to couple the leading link to the clevis when the leading end is received in the opening, wherein: a portion of the clevis defined between the first and second sections has a configuration complementary to a configuration of the leading end of the leading link; and/or portions of the first and second side sections have configurations complementary to configurations of portions of a leading end of the following link, such that there is a close fit between the clevis and chain when the leading link is coupled to the clevis by the pin member.

IPC Classes  ?

• F16G 15/06 - Shackles designed for attachment by joint pins to chain elements, e.g. D-shackles

Goods & Services

Metal chains for use in relation to towing for security or safety purposes; metal chains to attach between motor vehicles and trailers Tow balls for vehicles; towbars for vehicles; tow hitches for vehicles; tow hooks for vehicles; towing eyes for vehicles; towing hitch devices for vehicles; tow couplings for vehicles; couplings for land vehicles

Goods & Services

(1) Tow balls; towbars; apparatus for towing vehicles, namely, safety chains and chains for motor cars; tow hitches; tow hooks; towing eyes; tow couplings; trailer parts and accessories, namely, safety chains and chains for motor cars; brake couplings; couplings for land vehicles.

Goods & Services

(1) Tow balls; towbars; apparatus for towing vehicles, namely, safety chains and chains for motor cars; tow hitches; tow hooks; towing eyes; tow couplings; trailer parts and accessories, namely, safety chains and chains for motor cars; brake couplings; couplings for land vehicles; all of the aforementioned goods for use in relation to semi-trailer trucks, medium duty or heavy duty trucks with gross vehicle weight ratings in excess of 19,500 pounds, and buses, but not for use in connection with any other motor vehicles, including pick-up trucks, passenger vehicles, cars, vans, SUVs and ATVs.

Goods & Services

(1) Tow balls; towbars; apparatus for towing vehicles, namely, safety chains and chains for motor cars; tow hitches; tow hooks; towing eyes; tow couplings; trailer parts and accessories, namely, safety chains and chains for motor cars; brake couplings; couplings for land vehicles.