Integrally lighted tow bar
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1. A tow bar assembly, comprising:
- an outer tow arm having a proximal end and a distal end,wherein the proximal end of the outer tow arm is configured to attach to a linkage,wherein the linkage is configured to attach to a towing vehicle;
an inner tow arm having a proximal end of the inner tow arm and a distal end of the inner tow arm,wherein the proximal end of the inner tow arm is telescopically disposed within the outer tow arm at the distal end of the outer tow arm,wherein the distal end of the inner tow arm is configured to attach to a load;
an exterior channel spanning a length of the outer tow arm on at least one side; and
a light strip disposed within the exterior channel comprising lighting elements,wherein the lighting elements illuminate indicative of a mode of operation of the towing vehicle.
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Abstract
A tow bar assembly for towing a load with a vehicle providing a lighted region to warn other motorists on the road that the load is being towed and provide indications of the mode of operation of the towing vehicle. The integrated lights may be connected to the towing vehicle control signals indicating a turn signal, braking, or reverse. The tow lights also clearly display the tow bar that may otherwise be difficult to see at night and that the tow bar is towing a load.
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1. A tow bar assembly, comprising:
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an outer tow arm having a proximal end and a distal end, wherein the proximal end of the outer tow arm is configured to attach to a linkage, wherein the linkage is configured to attach to a towing vehicle; an inner tow arm having a proximal end of the inner tow arm and a distal end of the inner tow arm, wherein the proximal end of the inner tow arm is telescopically disposed within the outer tow arm at the distal end of the outer tow arm, wherein the distal end of the inner tow arm is configured to attach to a load; an exterior channel spanning a length of the outer tow arm on at least one side; and a light strip disposed within the exterior channel comprising lighting elements, wherein the lighting elements illuminate indicative of a mode of operation of the towing vehicle. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8)
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9. A tow bar assembly, comprising:
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a tow arm having a proximal end and a distal end, wherein the proximal end of the tow arm is configured to attach to a linkage, wherein the linkage is configured to attach to a towing vehicle, wherein the distal end of the tow arm is configured to attach to a load; a lighting element disposed on the tow arm; a first interior channel disposed within the tow arm for housing electrical cables; and a second interior channel disposed within the tow arm for housing tow cables. - View Dependent Claims (10, 11, 12, 13)
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14. A tow bar assembly, comprising:
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an outer tow arm having a proximal end and a distal end, wherein the proximal end of the outer tow arm is configured to attach to a linkage, wherein the linkage is configured to attach to a towing vehicle; an inner tow arm having a proximal end of the inner tow arm and a distal end of the inner tow arm, wherein the proximal end of the inner tow arm is telescopically disposed within the outer tow arm at the distal end of the outer tow arm, wherein the distal end of the inner tow arm is configured to attach to a load; at least one lighting element disposed on the outer tow arm. - View Dependent Claims (15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20)
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