Device and process for coupling a hauler to a load, a hauling vehicle and trailer for use therewith

摘要

The present invention relates to a device for coupling a tractor to cargo, for instance for transport of this cargo in and out of a ship, wherein the coupling device comprises: an at least partly curved, for instance goose neck-shaped connecting piece (2); pivoting means (11) arranged on the connecting piece on the side to which the tractor is to be coupled; and tilting means (7) for moving the connecting piece up and downward relative to the pivot point on the side which can be coupled to the cargo. The present invention further provides a tractor vehicle provided with supporting means (48) for preferably supporting the connecting piece forward of a conventional saddle coupling. <IMAGE>