Hitch mirror assembly
US6955437B1 · kind B1 · utility
12Cited by
56References
10Claims
0Family size
Inventor
Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 15, 2004 |
| Grant date | Oct 18, 2005 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 15, 2024 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60R1/003
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A mirror assembly is provided for use in “hitching” trailers to towing vehicles. The mirror assembly can be used for conventional ball and socket couplings, fifth wheel couplings and variations thereof. The mirror assembly is magnetically attached to the trailer tongue so it can be easily removed after coupling. The mirror assembly includes a telescoping stanchion mirror post and a swivel joint which can be vertically rotated. A ball joint connected to the back of the mirror allows the mirror to be turned in any of a variety of positions for precise alignment during the hitching process.
Source: USPTO / EPO open patent data. Objective bibliographic and citation counts.