Reversible shank for hitch mounted accessory carriers
US6588636B1 · kind B1 · utility
Inventors
Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 22, 2000 |
| Grant date | Jul 8, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 3, 2020 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60R9/06
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An accessory carrier assembly includes a reversible shank manufactured of a substantially square first portion and a substantially square second portion. The first portion is sized to engage a first hitch receiver and the second portion is sized to engage a second hitch receiver. To attach the accessory carrier to the reversible shank, the first segment is located in amounting assembly either with or without the bushings depending on which type of hitch receiver is available. The accessory carrier is pivotable by removal of a single pin to provide access to a rear of a vehicle. The single pin can be further located in a stop aperture to prevent overrotation of the carrier.
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