Weight distribution hitch with angled moment bar for pre-load adjustment

US11673439B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• Hall Logic, Inc. · US

Inventors

• Michael Hall · Provo, US
• David R. Hall · Provo, US
• Thomas Corie · Springville, US
• Dallin Clawson · Spanish Fork, US
• Jeffery Duncan · Tucson, US
• Justen Hansen · Stansbury Park, US

Key dates

• Filing date: Aug 25, 2021
• Grant date: Jun 13, 2023
• Expiry date: Sep 11, 2041

Classification

• Technology area (CPC B): Performing Operations; Transporting
• CPC primary: B60D1/465
• WIPO field: Transport
• WIPO sector: Mechanical engineering

Abstract

A weight distribution hitch system comprising a vehicle attachment member comprising a forward end configured to rigidly attach to a vehicle, and a rearward end extending rearwardly toward a trailer, the rearward end comprising an upper portion comprising a trailer attachment member configured to pivotally attach to a coupler of the trailer, and a lower portion configured to receive a moment bar; a tension member comprising a top end configured to be supported by a frame member of the trailer, and a bottom end, and a moment bar, the moment bar comprising a first end configured to either be attached the lower portion of the rearward end of the vehicle attachment member or to be supported by the bottom end of the tension member, a second end also configured to either be attached to the lower portion of the rearward end of the vehicle attachment member or to be supported by the bottom end of the tension member, a first major face configured to face either generally upward or generally downward, a second major face opposite the first major face and also configured to face either generally upward or generally downward, and a bend between the first end and the second end; wherein, when t…