Front mount trailer hitch
US4867469A · kind A · utility
Inventor
Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 20, 1987 |
| Grant date | Sep 19, 1989 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 20, 2007 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60D1/56
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A bumper hitch for quick and firm connection to the bumper of a variety of vehicles is particularly adapted for connection to the front bumper to allow manuevering or parking of a boat trailer, for example with direct observation by the driver. The hitch includes a vertical member formed of slightly spaced yet connected angles. One leg of the top of each angle is bent horizontally to form a hook to engage the top of the bumper with the other leg of the angle being cut away above the bend. A bottom anchor includes an upturned angle to engage the bottom of the bumper, such angle being secured to a threaded stud extending through the slot so that the bottom anchor may be drawn tight. The interior of the hitch includes a height adjustable wooden pad to protect the bumper finishing. The exterior includes a welded horizontal projection supporting a ball trailer hitch.
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