Patent ID: 6179317
Filing Date: 2001-01-30
Classification: B60D

Abstract:
A vehicle trailer safety tether assembly comprising:a sheet metal bracket including means for attaching the bracket to the vehicle, the bracket having at least one T-shaped opening for receiving either one of two different connection link members of a safety tether as set forth below; andan elongated safety tether secured to the trailer and having one of said connection link members for releasable attachment to said bracket in said opening, said one connection link member being selected from any one of the group consisting essentially of a first one piece double S-shaped connection link member formed from a rigid steel rod of a first diameter; and a second connection link member comprising a single hook formed of rigid steel rod of a second diameter substantially greater in value than the first diameter, each link member for being selectively releasably engaged with the bracket in the opening, the opening and bracket being arranged for providing relatively enhanced secured coupling for the first connection link member as compared to the second link member.