Toyota patents retractable tow rope

Toyota retractable tow rope patent imageTow ropes are a handy tool for getting vehicles unstuck while off-roading, but Toyota may have found a way to improve them. In a patent application published by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) Aug. 1, 2023, Toyota describes a retractable tow rope that rolls out from a reel installed on a vehicle—a bit like a winch. Such...

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