Roy Amos - Portland OR, US James Woods - Cornelius OR, US
International Classification:
B66C001/00
US Classification:
414/563000
Abstract:
An apparatus for installation in a pickup truck box and which includes a tow beam positionably carried in a support housing positioned by a hydraulic cylinder to raise or lower the tow beam during coupling of the beam end to a truck tractor fifth wheel. Downward movement of the distal end of the beam, by the cylinder, lifts the pickup truck rear end for towing of same. Truck tractor retrieval for servicing may accordingly be accomplished by a single driver.
Apparatus For Towing A Service Vehicle By A Truck Tractor
Roy Amos - Portland OR, US James Woods - Cornelius OR, US
International Classification:
B60P003/12
US Classification:
414/563000
Abstract:
The apparatus is for installation in a pickup truck box and includes a tow beam extensibly carried in a support member positioned by a hydraulic cylinder to enable vertical positioning of the tow beam during coupling of the beam end to the truck tractor fifth wheel. Downward movement of the distal end of the beam, when coupled to a truck tractor, lifts the pickup truck rear end for towing of same to a site for servicing of the truck tractor. Truck tractor retrieval may accordingly be accomplished by a single workman.