COUPLER FOR TRAILER Russian patent published in 2008 - IPC B60D1/167 B62D13/02 

FIELD: transport.

SUBSTANCE: coupler contains means for installation on trailer with capability of pivot-hinged turn of at least one left wheel and at least one right wheel, independent means of pivot-hinged turn of trailer and prime mover coupling, means for performing differential turn of wheels and trailer with regard to prime mover in process of turn performed by prime mover. Limiting device is made so as to limit magnitude of wheel turn as compared with wheel turn related to trailer in absence of limiting device. Limiting device contains follower with front end connected with said devices for installation of wheels on trailer and rear end. Follower includes protruding coupling sphere on rear end or near it. Limiting device additionally includes slider guide made so as to couple with prime mover and installed in parallel with or inclined to prime mover and trailer chassis. Coupling sphere is installed with ability to move along slider guide of limiting device in process of prime mover movement.

EFFECT: securing of smooth and safe turning and exclusion of folding effect.

17 cl, 18 dwg