Weight distribution hitch with pivoting latch
US11820180B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 25, 2021 |
| Grant date | Nov 21, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 28, 2041 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60D1/465
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical 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 moment bar having a modulus of elasticity, the moment bar comprising a moment bar forward end attached to the lower portion of the rearward end of the vehicle attachment member so as to prevent rotation about a horizontal axis, and a moment bar rearward end; a releasable tension member comprising a top portion configured to be pivotally supported by a frame member of the trailer and configured to pivot about a horizontal axis, and a bottom portion configured to support the rearward end of the moment bar; and a moment bar preload mechanism configured to push up the moment bar rearward end to thereby preload the moment bar; wherein, when the moment bar rearward end has been preloaded, the releasable tension member can be pivoted between a first angular position and a second angular positio…
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