Rear mounted three point hitch adapter for motor vehicles
US6293351A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 26, 2001 |
| Grant date | Sep 25, 2001 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 26, 2021 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
- CPC primaryE01H5/068
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A motor vehicle trailer hitch adapter that mates with a motor vehicle trailer hitch receptacle and provides attachment of standard agricultural category one three point hitch implements such as scraper blades, landscaping rakes or box blades. The adapter comprises of a tube that interfaces with the motor vehicle hitch receptacle, a bracket that interfaces with the category one implement's two pivot post attachment points, and a winch that interfaces with the category one implement's upper attachment point for raising and lowering the implement. The electric winch contains a wire harness that is routed into the vehicle for power attachment and vehicle operator control of the winch. The motor vehicle battery powers the winch through an interface such as a cigarette lighter socket.
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