Device for coupling vehicles, in particular heavy lorries

摘要

The invention relates to a device for coupling vehicles, in particular heavy lorries, to be towed away quickly in the event of accidents with a towing element which can be raised and lowered on a vehicle and pivoted laterally and consists of a drawbar and has at its free end preferably a hook which can be swivelled about a horizontal axis and interacts with a catch loop provided on the other vehicle. This catch loop can consist of a towing cable which is attached to the vehicle and is kept at a distance from the body of the vehicle in the ready position by spacing elements.