摘要 |
A towing device ( 1 ) for towing vehicles has a tow bar ( 8 ) movably mounted about at least two axes of rotation, and at least one mechanical drive ( 13 ) for moving the tow bar between an operating position and a position of rest. The drive has a mechanism ( 14 ) for generating an at least partially superimposed movement of the tow bar about both axes. The preferred features include the axes of rotation being positioned at right angles to each other. The mechanism is designed as a gear unit ( 21 ) coupling the pivot axis ( 16 ) and the axis of rotation ( 18 ). The rotational movement of the tow bar about the axis of rotation is derived from the pivoting movement of the tow bar or a housing ( 19 ). |