Apparatus and method for measuring force on weight distribution hitches
US10960719B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 29, 2018 |
| Grant date | Mar 30, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 27, 2038 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01L5/136
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A trailer force measurement system includes a tow hitch, a hitch mount connected to the tow hitch and a spring bar connected to the hitch mount. The trailer force measurement system also includes a trailer having a frame, where the spring bar is connected to the trailer frame via a bracket. A hitch coupler is then connected to the trailer frame and configured to releasably couple the trailer frame to the hitch mount. A force measurement device is then disposed on the bracket and configured to measure force exerted on the bracket by the spring bar.
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