Abstract

A trolley that couples to a tow saddle is provided. The trolley includes an upper plate and a lower plate. The upper and lower plate are secured against a rear portion of a tow saddle. One or more support bars are coupled to the upper plate. The bars provide structural support for the upper plate and deflect a chain that transits apertures in the upper plate.

IPC Classes  ?

• B60D 1/01 - Traction couplings or hitches characterised by their type
• B60D 1/14 - Draw-gear or towing devices characterised by their type
• B60D 1/145 - Draw-gear or towing devices characterised by their type consisting of an elongated single bar or tube
• B60D 1/18 - Tow ropes, chains, or the like
• B60D 1/24 - Traction couplingsHitchesDraw-gearTowing devices characterised by arrangements for particular functions

Abstract

A front tow extended saddle configured for mounting a vehicle to a towing vehicle and a method of towing a vehicle using the front tow extended saddle are provided. The front tow extended saddle includes front, middle, and rear portions, with the front and rear portions extending along different planes. A protective cover extends along the front tow extended saddle and is supported above the wheels of the towing vehicle.

IPC Classes  ?

• B60D 1/145 - Draw-gear or towing devices characterised by their type consisting of an elongated single bar or tube
• B60D 1/14 - Draw-gear or towing devices characterised by their type
• B60D 3/00 - Fittings to facilitate pushing
• B60P 3/12 - Vehicles adapted to transport, to carry or to comprise special loads or objects for salvaging damaged vehicles
• B60D 1/48 - Traction couplingsHitchesDraw-gearTowing devices characterised by the mounting
• B62D 53/08 - Fifth-wheel traction couplings

Abstract

A trolley that couples to a tow saddle is provided. The trolley includes an upper plate and a lower plate. The upper and lower plate are secured against a rear portion of a tow saddle. One or more support bars are coupled to the upper plate. The bars provide structural support for the upper plate and deflect a chain that transits apertures in the upper plate.

IPC Classes  ?

• B60D 1/01 - Traction couplings or hitches characterised by their type
• B60D 1/14 - Draw-gear or towing devices characterised by their type
• B60D 1/145 - Draw-gear or towing devices characterised by their type consisting of an elongated single bar or tube
• B60D 1/24 - Traction couplingsHitchesDraw-gearTowing devices characterised by arrangements for particular functions
• B60D 1/18 - Tow ropes, chains, or the like

Abstract

A front tow extended saddle configured for mounting a vehicle to a towing vehicle and a method of towing a vehicle using the front tow extended saddle are provided. The front tow extended saddle includes front, middle, and rear portions, with the front and rear portions extending along different planes. A protective cover extends along the front tow extended saddle and is supported above the wheels of the towing vehicle.

IPC Classes  ?

• B60D 1/145 - Draw-gear or towing devices characterised by their type consisting of an elongated single bar or tube
• B60D 1/14 - Draw-gear or towing devices characterised by their type
• B60D 1/48 - Traction couplingsHitchesDraw-gearTowing devices characterised by the mounting
• B60D 3/00 - Fittings to facilitate pushing
• B60P 3/12 - Vehicles adapted to transport, to carry or to comprise special loads or objects for salvaging damaged vehicles
• B62D 53/08 - Fifth-wheel traction couplings

Abstract

A trolley that couples to a tow saddle is provided. The trolley includes an upper plate and a lower plate. The upper and lower plate are secured against a rear portion of a tow saddle. One or more support bars are coupled to the upper plate. The bars provide structural support for the upper plate and deflect a chain that transits apertures in the upper plate.

IPC Classes  ?

• B60D 1/01 - Traction couplings or hitches characterised by their type
• B60D 1/14 - Draw-gear or towing devices characterised by their type
• B60D 1/145 - Draw-gear or towing devices characterised by their type consisting of an elongated single bar or tube
• B60D 1/18 - Tow ropes, chains, or the like
• B60D 1/24 - Traction couplingsHitchesDraw-gearTowing devices characterised by arrangements for particular functions

Abstract

A front tow extended saddle configured for mounting a vehicle to a towing vehicle and a method of towing a vehicle using the front tow extended saddle are provided. The front tow extended saddle includes front, middle, and rear portions, with the front and rear portions extending along different planes. A protective cover extends along the front tow extended saddle and is supported above the wheels of the towing vehicle.

IPC Classes  ?

• B60D 1/145 - Draw-gear or towing devices characterised by their type consisting of an elongated single bar or tube
• B60D 1/14 - Draw-gear or towing devices characterised by their type
• B60D 1/48 - Traction couplingsHitchesDraw-gearTowing devices characterised by the mounting
• B60D 3/00 - Fittings to facilitate pushing
• B60P 3/12 - Vehicles adapted to transport, to carry or to comprise special loads or objects for salvaging damaged vehicles
• B62D 53/08 - Fifth-wheel traction couplings

Abstract

A front tow extended saddle configured for mounting a vehicle to a towing vehicle and a method of towing a vehicle using the front tow extended saddle are provided. The front tow extended saddle includes front, middle, and rear portions, with the front and rear portions extending along different planes. A protective cover extends along the front tow extended saddle and is supported above the wheels of the towing vehicle.

IPC Classes  ?

• B60P 3/12 - Vehicles adapted to transport, to carry or to comprise special loads or objects for salvaging damaged vehicles
• B60D 1/00 - Traction couplingsHitchesDraw-gearTowing devices
• B60D 1/14 - Draw-gear or towing devices characterised by their type
• B60D 1/145 - Draw-gear or towing devices characterised by their type consisting of an elongated single bar or tube
• B60D 1/48 - Traction couplingsHitchesDraw-gearTowing devices characterised by the mounting
• B60D 3/00 - Fittings to facilitate pushing
• B62D 53/08 - Fifth-wheel traction couplings

Abstract

A front tow saddle including a tie-down assembly for connecting with one or both of the spring and spring shackle of a towed truck.

IPC Classes  ?

• B60D 1/00 - Traction couplingsHitchesDraw-gearTowing devices
• B60D 1/01 - Traction couplings or hitches characterised by their type
• B60D 1/14 - Draw-gear or towing devices characterised by their type
• B60D 1/48 - Traction couplingsHitchesDraw-gearTowing devices characterised by the mounting
• B60D 1/52 - Traction couplingsHitchesDraw-gearTowing devices characterised by the mounting removably mounted
• B60D 1/145 - Draw-gear or towing devices characterised by their type consisting of an elongated single bar or tube
• B60D 3/00 - Fittings to facilitate pushing
• B60P 3/12 - Vehicles adapted to transport, to carry or to comprise special loads or objects for salvaging damaged vehicles
• B62D 53/08 - Fifth-wheel traction couplings

Abstract

A front tow extended saddle is disclosed. The saddle allows a first towing truck to mount a second truck, facing forward, behind the first truck, in order to tow the second truck to a distant location. The saddle allows the towed truck to face forward during transport, thus allowing for the normal loads and stresses of movement on the towed truck. This configuration is preferable to movement with the towed truck facing-rearward, in which the typical aerodynamic surfaces of a large truck act as a drag during transport, imposing high wind loads and unusual stresses. The front tow extended saddle is also designed to minimize the required vertical rise on the towed truck, which also avoids additional stresses during loading and unloading onto the towing truck.

IPC Classes  ?

• B62D 53/08 - Fifth-wheel traction couplings
• B60D 1/00 - Traction couplingsHitchesDraw-gearTowing devices
• B60D 1/14 - Draw-gear or towing devices characterised by their type
• B60D 1/145 - Draw-gear or towing devices characterised by their type consisting of an elongated single bar or tube
• B60D 1/48 - Traction couplingsHitchesDraw-gearTowing devices characterised by the mounting
• B60D 3/00 - Fittings to facilitate pushing
• B60P 3/12 - Vehicles adapted to transport, to carry or to comprise special loads or objects for salvaging damaged vehicles

Abstract

A front tow extended saddle is disclosed. The saddle allows a first towing truck to mount a second truck, facing forward, behind the first truck, in order to tow the second truck to a distant location. The saddle allows the towed truck to face forward during transport, thus allowing for the normal loads and stresses of movement on the towed truck. This configuration is preferable to movement with the towed truck facing-rearward, in which the typical aerodynamic surfaces of a large truck act as a drag during transport, imposing high wind loads and unusual stresses. The front tow extended saddle is also designed to minimize the required vertical rise on the towed truck, which also avoids additional stresses during loading and unloading onto the towing truck.

IPC Classes  ?

• B62D 53/08 - Fifth-wheel traction couplings

Abstract

A front tow extended saddle is disclosed. The saddle allows a first towing truck to mount a second truck, facing forward, behind the first truck, in order to tow the second truck to a distant location. The saddle allows the towed truck to face forward during transport, thus allowing for the normal loads and stresses of movement on the towed truck. This configuration is preferable to movement with the towed truck facing-rearward, in which the typical aerodynamic surfaces of a large truck act as a drag during transport, imposing high wind loads and unusual stresses. The front tow extended saddle is also designed to minimize the required vertical rise on the towed truck, which also avoids additional stresses during loading and unloading onto the towing truck.

IPC Classes  ?

• B62D 53/08 - Fifth-wheel traction couplings

Abstract

An extended forward tow, single rail saddlemount or tow bar is disclosed. The tow bar allows a first towing truck to mount a second truck, facing forward, behind the first truck, in order to tow the second truck. The tow bar allows the towed truck to face forward during transport, thus allowing for normal loads and stresses of movement on the towed truck, rather than the much higher high wind loads and unusual stresses imposed by a rear-ward facing tow. The saddlemount is also designed to minimize the required vertical rise on the towed truck, which also avoids additional stresses during loading and unloading onto the towing truck. Lower stress is achieved by using a pivot pin nearer the towed truck rather than the usual pivot pin or king pin on the towing truck.

IPC Classes  ?

• B62D 53/04 - Tractor-trailer combinationsRoad trains comprising a vehicle carrying an essential part of the other vehicle's load by having supporting means for the front or rear part of the other vehicle

Goods & Services

Providing on-line non-downloadable software for transportation and vehicle fleet tracking and management

Abstract

A low profile saddle mount for use in the transportation of vehicles including a saddle body configuration capable of withstanding increased load capacity over conventional saddle mounts is disclosed. The saddle mount generally includes a pair of laterally spaced support plates and a substantially tubular cross member extending therebetween. Each of the support plates is at least partially disposed inside the cross member at opposing ends thereof and secured therein using at least one dampening or filler plate. The configuration of the support plates in combination with one or more filler plate provides limited yield/deflection of the saddle body during operation and provides a load dissipation function, thereby permitting the support plates to withstand an increased load capacity.

IPC Classes  ?

• B60P 3/06 - Vehicles adapted to transport, to carry or to comprise special loads or objects for carrying vehicles

Abstract

An axle security fixture comprises one or more bracket portions configured to be secured about a rail of a truck frame, a receiving portion contiguous with the bracket portions for receiving a plurality of axles, and a cover situated atop the axles and secured to the receiving portion.

IPC Classes  ?

• B60D 1/14 - Draw-gear or towing devices characterised by their type
• B62D 53/04 - Tractor-trailer combinationsRoad trains comprising a vehicle carrying an essential part of the other vehicle's load by having supporting means for the front or rear part of the other vehicle

Abstract

A method for transporting vehicles is disclosed. The method uses inner or outer securing plates, or both, in cooperation with frame rails of a towing vehicle to secure a towing device to the towing vehicle. Towing vehicles typically include a frame that is made from strong robust channels on both sides of the towing vehicle. The securing plates generally have a right-angle bend in order to butt up against a web or a flange of the channels. This prevents inner or outer movement of the securing plates and allows users to secure a towing saddle and its load without using extended U-bolts around the channels.

IPC Classes  ?

• B60P 3/07 - Vehicles adapted to transport, to carry or to comprise special loads or objects for carrying vehicles for carrying road vehicles

Abstract

A method for transporting vehicles is disclosed. The method uses inner or outer securing plates, or both, in cooperation with frame rails of a towing vehicle to secure a towing device to the towing vehicle. Towing vehicles typically include a frame that is made from strong robust channels on both sides of the towing vehicle. The securing plates generally have a right-angle bend in order to butt up against a web or a flange of the channels. This prevents inner or outer movement of the securing plates and allows users to secure a towing saddle and its load without using extended U-bolts around the channels.

IPC Classes  ?

• B60D 1/24 - Traction couplingsHitchesDraw-gearTowing devices characterised by arrangements for particular functions

Abstract

A method for transporting vehicles is disclosed. The method uses relatively light weight, flexible webbing atop the truck frame in place of hardwood timbers presently used. The advantage is that the timbers need not be transported back to the truck factory or dealership for reuse, only the chains and webbing need to be returned. Thus, it is easier and more economical to return the towing equipment for re-use for the next shipment of trucks. Protective material may be placed atop the truck frame to protect the webbing from sharp corners or edges of the truck frame. Chains may be used on either side of the intermediate axle to attach to the webbing. In one embodiment, sturdy strapping or other materials may be used on either side of the intermediate axle to attach to the webbing.

IPC Classes  ?

• B62D 53/04 - Tractor-trailer combinationsRoad trains comprising a vehicle carrying an essential part of the other vehicle's load by having supporting means for the front or rear part of the other vehicle

Abstract

An extended forward tow, single rail saddlemount or tow bar is disclosed. The tow bar allows a first towing truck to mount a second truck, facing forward, behind the first truck, in order to tow the second truck. The tow bar allows the towed truck to face forward during transport, thus allowing for normal loads and stresses of movement on the towed truck, rather than the much higher high wind loads and unusual stresses imposed by a rear-ward facing tow. The saddlemount is also designed to minimize the required vertical rise on the towed truck, which also avoids additional stresses during loading and unloading onto the towing truck. Lower stress is achieved by using a pivot pin nearer the towed truck rather than the usual pivot pin or king pin on the towing truck.

IPC Classes  ?

• B62D 53/04 - Tractor-trailer combinationsRoad trains comprising a vehicle carrying an essential part of the other vehicle's load by having supporting means for the front or rear part of the other vehicle

Abstract

A front tow extended saddle is disclosed. The saddle allows a first towing truck to mount a second truck, facing forward, behind the first truck, in order to tow the second truck to a distant location. The saddle allows the towed truck to face forward during transport, thus allowing for the normal loads and stresses of movement on the towed truck. This configuration is preferable to movement with the towed truck facing-rearward, in which the typical aerodynamic surfaces of a large truck act as a drag during transport, imposing high wind loads and unusual stresses. The front tow extended saddle is also designed to minimize the required vertical rise on the towed truck, which also avoids additional stresses during loading and unloading onto the towing truck.

IPC Classes  ?

• B62D 53/08 - Fifth-wheel traction couplings

Abstract

A low profile saddle mount for use in the transportation of vehicles including a saddle body configuration capable of withstanding increased load capacity over conventional saddle mounts is disclosed. The saddle mount generally includes a pair of laterally spaced support plates and a substantially tubular cross member extending therebetween. Each of the support plates is at least partially disposed inside the cross member at opposing ends thereof and secured therein using at least one dampening or filler plate. The configuration of the support plates in combination with one or more filler plate provides limited yield/deflection of the saddle body during operation and provides a load dissipation function, thereby permitting the support plates to withstand an increased load capacity.

IPC Classes  ?

• B60P 3/06 - Vehicles adapted to transport, to carry or to comprise special loads or objects for carrying vehicles