摘要 |
The present invention relates to a hitch (100, 200, 300) for coupling a trailer vehicle (170) having a trailer braking systemtoa towing vehicle, the hitch (100, 200,300) being mountable on the trailer vehicle (170) and comprising a connector (102) and a winch (104) suitable for winding a cable thereon, the connector (102) being attachable to the free end of the reel of cable, the connector further comprising a pair of interlocking parts, linkable by the cable, and a locking mechanism for releasably locking the pair of interlocking parts together, the pair of interlocking parts comprising a forward part (106) comprising a towing vehicle engagement mechanism (22) for engaging the towing vehicle in a pivotable manner and a fastening apparatus for securing the free end of the cable; and a rearward part (108), mountable on the trailer vehicle (170). The hitch (100, 200, 300) further comprises a towing vehicle reverse forcerelay mechanism and a trailer brake linking mechanism. |