Pivoting, underslung, stowaway, hitch mount
US6712381B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 26, 2000 |
| Grant date | Mar 30, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 26, 2020 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60D1/54
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An apparatus for mounting a hitch to a vehicle. The apparatus may include a base connected to the vehicle. A mount, having a fastening portion and a main portion, may also be included. The fastening portion may receive a plurality of hitches thereon. The main portion may pivotably engage the base to provide a pivoting motion of the mount with respect to the base between a stowed position and a towing position distinct from the stowed position. A pivot may connect the main portion to the fastening portion to provide rotation therebetween. The apparatus may also include a hitch system having a first ball hitch monolithically formed to have a shank. A second hitch may be monolithically formed to have an aperture therein. The aperture of the second ball hitch may be shaped to axially receive and engage the shank of the first ball hitch.
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