The present disclosure generally relates to a road train dolly, also known as a converter dolly. In a particular form the present disclosure relates to a hitch assembly for such a dolly, and to a drawbar incorporating such a hitch assembly. In one aspect, there is provided a hitch assembly comprising a mount for mounting the hitch assembly with respect to a drawbar, a hitch, and a means for absorbing impacts incident to the drawbar. In one form, said means for absorbing impacts comprises a sacrificial element. In an alternative form, said means for absorbing impacts comprises a resilient element.
CONVERTER DOLLY HITCH IMPROVEMENTS
2023-02-16
Patent
Electronic Resource
English