Towing Devices TRIZ Cases

Multiple frame attachments, a base plate, and support plates spread towing and recovery torque to prevent hitch and frame damage off-road.

Brake pressure test triggering and vehicle reaction sensing verify gladhand coupler integrity and warn of trailer brake connection failures.

Guide surfaces and flange-based mounting stabilize carrier pivoting in vehicle coupling assemblies while keeping the structure compact.

A spring-loaded rotary slave body transfers trailer rotation to a separate sensor assembly, improving angle detection without rotating the coupling ball.

Fused sensors, AI planning, and actuated locks let a ground utility robot attach and detach implements in unstructured environments.

A cable winch and releasable latch let the hitch extend for remote trailer hookup, then retract securely for load transfer during towing.

An electric linear actuator pivots the trailer hitch between towing and stowed positions to avoid protruding ball mount hazards.

A multi-fastener recovery hook stays secure for forward towing but breaks away under rearward impact to preserve crash performance.

A king pin adaptor and multi-position ball hitch bridge king pin and ball towing, enabling secure, adjustable trailer connection.

Threshold-based ranging filters phantom objects to estimate trailer distance, axle position, and length more accurately for blind-zone adjustment.

A localized deformation section bends transversely under towing load, enabling accurate sensing of tensile and compressive longitudinal forces.

A removable reel shaft lets off-road users replace a worn tow rope quickly in the field without tools while keeping reel operation reliable.

A dual-fastener recovery hook stays secure for towing but breaks away under rearward impact to reduce collision damage to other vehicles.

A bracket-mounted tow bushing shifts laterally outside the crash box to improve towing access, weldability, and load stability.

Object detection sensors on a towed implement monitor nearby people or obstacles and can inhibit movement or issue warnings during autonomous work.

A flared conical collar lets a support-member bushing spread transverse loads, reduce weld stress, and improve impact absorption.

Video from a trailer-mounted camera is sent over shared power and control wires using signal processing and filtering to cut wiring cost and latency.

Integrated gooseball locks secure the hitch ball under towing loads while allowing quick engagement and release in gooseneck hitches.

A powered trailer uses motors, sensors, and feedback control to assist braking, steering, and lane changes while adapting to road conditions.

Motorized vertical, rotational, and linchpin control automates trailer coupling and stowing to reduce manual effort in varied towing conditions.

A corrugated vertex structure holds the tow sleeve against transverse forces, cutting weld demand and avoiding bumper crossmember enlargement.

A guided receiving member, latch sensors, and actuator improve cart hook engagement accuracy while supporting tighter vehicle turning in warehouses.

A detachable sensor support uses the hitch attachment section to mount obstacle sensors without sacrificing towing or work-device versatility.

Using the hitch attachment section as a removable sensor mount simplifies obstacle detection setup while preserving towing and work-device attachment.

Using 4140 or 4142 steel plus heat treatment, this hitch ball assembly resists lateral and torsional towing loads with an elongated neck.

Mirrored L-shaped brackets and a slotted plate lock around the hitch ball to simplify trailer security while fitting varied hitch setups.