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High articulating implement hitch

US11541704B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 15, 2020
Grant dateJan 3, 2023
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Expiry dateNov 24, 2040

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB60D2001/008
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A hitch is provided including a tongue, an insert, and a base. The tongue includes a C-shaped section having an internal spherical raceway and opposing walls, each extending from an opposite arm of the C-shaped section. The insert includes a spherical segment received within the internal spherical raceway and having a draw pin hole, and a projection extending rearward between the opposite arms of the C-shaped section and having a socket recess. The base being pivotally connected to the tongue through the opposing walls. The base includes a ball located in front of the pivotal connection, the ball being received within the socket recess of the insert, and a back end being adapted for connection to a towing implement.

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