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Plug-in connections

CA 2566060 C · Owner: Struett, Achim · Inventors: Richter, Martin; Struett, Achim; Algueera, Jose Manuel

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Disclosed is a plug-in coupling system for joining cables between a tractor and a trailer according to the generic part of claim 1. The invention also relates to the individual components, i.e. the semitrailer coupling (1) and the plug-in connector (4) on which the invention is implemented. The cables between the tractor and the trailer are usually plugged into each other by hand. Automatic systems have not been successful on the market so far. The aim of the invention is therefore to create a plug-in coupling system which allows the supply cables to be connected in a comfortable and operationally safe manner when the trailer is joined to and disconnected from the tractor. Said aim …

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  • Filed May 13, 2005 and granted July 17, 2012. A Canadian patent filed from October 1, 1989 lasts 20 years from filing, so its term ended May 13, 2025.
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FiledMay 13, 2005
GrantedJuly 17, 2012
Term endedMay 13, 2025
Patent numberCA 2566060 C
Classification (IPC)B62D53/12

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