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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jul. 21, 2026
Filed:
Jun. 07, 2023
Fast Global Solutions, Inc., Glenwood, MN (US);
Michael Venem, Nebraska City, NE (US);
Taylor S. Stulen, Hawick, MN (US);
Garret G. Hoeper, Alexandria, MN (US);
FAST Global Solutions, Inc., Glenwood, MN (US);
Abstract
A lift assist system for a tow bar. The system exerts a force exerted on the tow bar to generate an upward moment that counters a downward moment generated by the weight of the tow bar assembly. The greatest upward moments are generated from a lowered configuration through at least a horizontal configuration of the tow bar, thereby providing the greatest degree of lift assistance for the operator when the downward moments are the greatest. A stop assembly may be included that limits how far the tow bar can arc below the equilibrium height in normal operation to prevent the tow bar from reaching the ground during a free fall, thus providing a measure of safety against injury to operating personnel. The lift assist system may depend from flexible suspension members to protect components from excessive stresses in the event of a forced grounding of the tow bar.