Bracket for collision protection device with anti-theft device and removable ball guide

Abstract

Bracket for collision protection device(1) with anti-theft device(13) and removable ball guide(3)

Description

[0001] The invention relates to a bracket for a collision protection device for trailers with a ball-head coupling, as disclosed, for example, in DE: 20 2018 005 775.4. Prior art brackets for collision protection devices are attached to the ball-head coupling. The ball guide remains on the bracket while driving, pivoted away from the towing coupling. The trailer cannot be secured against theft and cannot be used on trailers whose design technically precludes pivoting the ball guide.

[0002] The invention is based on the object of designing a holder for a collision protection device in such a way that it can be used on all ball head couplings known in the state of the art, regardless of the design of the trailer, the trailer can be coupled or uncoupled, secured against theft, and the holder can be converted to tool-free removal and installation of the ball guide.

[0003] To achieve this object, according to the invention ( Fig. 1) The bracket for the collision protection device (1) comprises a bracket (2) for receiving the ball guide (3), at least two circular openings (4 and 5) and one U-shaped opening (6), arranged vertically to the mounting direction of the bracket (1), on a common center line at equal distances from one another. The ball guide (3) has the same arrangement of circular openings (7 and 8) as the bracket (2) for fastening, and a threaded hole (9) for receiving the locking bolt (not shown in the prior art).

[0004] To secure the trailer against theft, ( Fig. 2) the rotation axis (10) a closure plate (11) with a circular opening (12) and ( Fig. 3) an anti-theft device (13). The anti-theft device (13) is preferably trapezoidal in shape and made of angled sheet steel, which fits snugly to the ball guide (3), Fig. 3) a U-shaped opening (14) in the middle towards the towing vehicle for receiving the towing vehicle coupling (15).

[0005] The mounting of the bracket for the collision protection device (1) is carried out, according to the state of the art, for use in the swivel variant ( Fig. 4) connects the rotation axis (10) via the circular openings (8 and 5) of the ball guide (3) and the tab (2) in a pivotable manner.

[0006] For theft protection, Fig. 7) the anti-theft device (13) is placed on the ball guide (3), which is then swivelled towards the attachment position and secured by a padlock (not shown in the state of the art) which is ( Fig. 4) the circular openings (4, 7 and 12) of the bracket (2), ball guide (3) and locking plate (11) are inserted, which blocks the pivoting movement of the ball guide (3). A trailer secured in this way can ( Fig. 7) may not be connected or disconnected without authorization.

[0007] For conversion to removable ball guide(3) ( Fig. 5) the rotation axis (10) is dismantled, the ball guide (3) is removed from the tab (2), the rotation axis (10) is then inserted into the circular opening (7) of the ball guide (3).

[0008] For use ( Fig. 6) of the removable ball guide variant (3), the latter must be inserted with the pivot axis (10) into the U-shaped opening (6) of the lashing (2), swung upwards in the direction of travel, and anchored in the circular opening (4) of the lashing (2) using the locking bolt. The ball guide (3) is removed in the same way as for the assembly. The trailer is secured against theft using the removable ball guide (3) as described above under the swivel variant, whereby the U-lock is inserted into the ( Fig. 6) circular openings (5; 8 and 12) of tab (2), ball guide (3) and closure plate (11).

[0009] The bracket for the collision protection device( Fig. 1) with anti-theft device( Fig. 2 and 3) and removable ball guide (3 Fig. 6) offers significantly more application possibilities for private and commercial trailers compared to the state of the art. At the same time, the collision protection device ( Fig. 1) in its combination with anti-theft device( Fig. 2 and 3) contribute to environmental protection with minimal use of materials. List of reference symbols 1 bracket for collision protection device 2 tabs 3 ball bearings 4 circular opening 5 circular opening 6 U-shaped opening 7 circular opening 8 circular opening 9 threaded hole 10 axis of rotation 11 Locking plate 12 circular opening 13 Anti-theft device 14 U-shaped opening 15 Towing vehicle coupling QUOTES CONTAINED IN THE DESCRIPTION

[0000] This list of documents submitted by the applicant was generated automatically and is included solely for the convenience of the reader. This list is not part of the German patent or utility model application. The DPMA assumes no liability for any errors or omissions. Cited patent literature

[0000] DE 20 2018 005 775.4

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Claims

[1] Bracket for collision protection device(1) with anti-theft device(13) and removable ball guide(3) [2] Bracket for collision protection device (1) with anti-theft device (13) and removable ball guide (3) according to claim 1, characterized by that the tab (2) has at least two circular openings (4 and 5) and one U-shaped opening (6), which are arranged vertically to the mounting direction of the bracket (1) at the same distance from each other. [3] Bracket for collision protection device (1) with anti-theft device (13) and removable ball guide (3) according to claim 1, characterized by that the rotation axis (10) has a closure plate (11) with a circular opening (12). [4] Bracket for collision protection device (1) with anti-theft device (13) and removable ball guide (3) according to claim 1, characterized by which, in conjunction with the anti-theft device (13), provides theft protection for coupled and uncoupled trailers. [5] Bracket for collision protection device (1) with anti-theft device (13) and removable ball guide (3) according to claim 1, characterized by that the arrangement of the circular openings (4; 5; 7; 8; 12) and the U-shaped opening (6) of the tab (2), ball guide (3) and locking plate (11) enables the ball guide (3) to be converted to tool-free removal and installation.

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