TRACTION-AND-WEIGHT TRANSFER DEVICE Russian patent published in 1997 - IPC

FIELD: transport engineering; coupling gears. SUBSTANCE: traction-and- weight transfer device has hitch member 1 connected with tractor mounting links and coupled with mating member 2 installed for rotation relative to horizontal and vertical axles on semitrailer pole. Vertical axle is rigidly coupled by means of stop 14 and ring 9 with horizontally arranged bushing installed for rotation in housing rigidly secured to traction ring on semitrailer pole. Intermediate shaft for driving working tools of vehicle is arranged in horizontally installed bushing. EFFECT: enlarged operating capabilities. 2 cl, 7 dwg