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Trailer hitch device for motor vehicles

US5094469A · kind A · utility

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3Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateNov 20, 1990
Grant dateMar 10, 1992
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Expiry dateNov 20, 2010

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB60D1/485
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

In a trailer hitch device for a motor vehicle wherein a trailer hitch is mounted on a member beam, the improvement comprising the fact that the member beam has both its ends respectively fixed to right and left rear bumper stays and is covered with a rear bumper face, and that the trailer hitch is fixed to the member beam and has its coupling bowl portion at its distal end protruded rearward of the vehicle body of the vehicle through an opening provided in the bumper face.

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