Apparatus for releasably coupling a trailer or other vehicle accesory to a vehicle

US6921099B2 · kind B2 · utility

Inventor

• Detlef Hoffmann · Burns Lake, CA

Key dates

• Filing date: Dec 23, 2003
• Grant date: Jul 26, 2005
• Expiry date: Dec 23, 2023

Classification

• Technology area (CPC B): Performing Operations; Transporting
• CPC primary: B62K27/12
• WIPO field: Transport
• WIPO sector: Mechanical engineering

Abstract

Apparatus for releasably coupling a vehicle accessory to a vehicle is disclosed. The apparatus comprises a housing, an accessory coupler for coupling a vehicle accessory to the housing, and a hitch pin. The housing comprises an upper wall, a lower wall, and opposed side walls extending between the upper and lower walls, which walls together define a sleeve having an open rearward end. The sleeve has a height between its upper and lower walls and a width between its side walls, the width being substantially greater than the height. The upper and lower walls each have an associated hole centrally positioned widthwise of the sleeve, the holes being aligned on a common axis. The housing is adapted for attachment in an operative position to an upper rearward part of the vehicle with the open end of the sleeve depending rearwardly. In cases where the vehicle is a two-wheeled motorcycle or scooter, the housing preferably is attached to the vehicle in a location above the rear wheel of the vehicle.