Patent ID: 8562383
Filing Date: 2013-10-22
Classification: B63B

Abstract:
1. A towing equipment comprising a proximal portion intended to be associated with a person; a distal portion intended to be connected to a vehicle; and a junction region, comprising a return member, interposed between the proximal portion and the distal portion, wherein the proximal portion includes a first flexible branch and a second flexible branch, which are connected to the distal portion at the junction region, wherein the first flexible branch and the second flexible branch are joined to each other and shaped as a continuous flexible body astride said return member, the return member including a seat for mounting the continuous flexible body, the continuous flexible body being slidable in said seat, and wherein a proximal end of said first flexible branch comprises a handle and a proximal end of said second flexible branch comprises a connecting member which is configured to be connected with the waist of said person, the towing equipment being intended for towing said person by said vehicle, the towing equipment further comprising an automatic release device configured to release the connection between the waist of the person and the distal portion of the towing equipment while the vehicle is exerting a pulling force on said distal portion, the automatic release device being further configured to be automatically actuated when the person has released the handle.