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Powered trailer hitch

US12083839B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateJul 26, 2019
Grant dateSep 10, 2024
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Expiry dateNov 18, 2041

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB60D1/52
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A trailer hitch system for coupling a vehicle to a trailer including a housing, a shaft coupled to the housing and being configured to be received within a receiver coupled to the vehicle, a mounting structure including a swing arm extending therefrom, the swing arm being coupled to the housing such that the swing arm can pivot relative to the housing, and an actuator coupled to (i) the housing such that the actuator can pivot relative to the housing and (ii) the swing arm such that movement of the actuator causes corresponding movement of the swing arm between a first position and a second position, thereby aiding in coupling the trailer to the vehicle.

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