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Sway control adaptor

US3957286A · kind A · utility

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6Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateFeb 28, 1975
Grant dateMay 18, 1976
Priority date
Expiry dateFeb 28, 1995

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB60D1/32
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A sway control adaptor for mounting one end of a sway control assembly to a towing vehicle adjacent the trailer hitch is disclosed. The adaptor includes a upper elongate member having one part which overlies a portion of the trailer hitch and a second part extending transversely from the first part. A lower elongate member underlies that portion of the trailer hitch, and is bolted to the upper elongate member to mount the members to the hitch. A sway control hitch ball is mounted to the free end of the second part of the upper elongate member for attachment of the leading end of the sway control device to the towing vehicle on one side of the hitch.

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