Park socket for drive-off prevention

The park socket system on tractors detects and secures trailer connections post-disconnection, preventing drive-off and environmental damage, enhancing system reliability.

WO2026128674A1PCT designated stage Publication Date: 2026-06-18TECTRAN MFG INC
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Authority / Receiving Office
WO · WO
Patent Type
Applications
Current Assignee / Owner
TECTRAN MFG INC
Filing Date
2025-12-11
Publication Date
2026-06-18

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Abstract

Provided herein are park socket systems (100) for drive-off prevention having a park socket (150) positioned on a tractor (101) and sized to receive a trailer-side connector plug (129) of a connector cable (125) and / or a trailer-side pneumatic coupling of a pneumatic line, a socket sensor (109) configured to detect a presence or absence of the trailer-side connector plug and / or the trailer-side pneumatic coupling in the park socket, and a tractor controller (105) configured, responsive to a detected absence of the trailer-side connector plug and / or the trailer-side pneumatic coupling within the park socket, to restrict movement of the tractor.
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