Patent ID: 6270100
Filing Date: 2001-08-07
Classification: B62K

Abstract:
A tow bar for attaching two bicycles as a tandem comprising:(a) two hollow, elongated end members, each further comprising an attachment end and a coupling end which further comprises a decoupleable coupling;(b) one or more hollow, elongated central members, all located between the end members, and each having two ends each of which further comprises a decoupleable coupling;(c) a first line and a second line, both running through the hollow portion of each end member and each central member, each line having a clamp end and a bitter end;(d) a clamp affixed to the clamp end of each line;(e) a compliant shock absorber affixed to the attachment end of each end member,so that, when the tow bar is in use, the clamp end of the first line encircles a structural member of one bicycle and clamps to the bitter end of the second line, and the clamp end of the second line encircles a structural member of the other bicycle and clamps to the bitter end of the first line.