Hitch assembly
US6957823B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 19, 2004 |
| Grant date | Oct 25, 2005 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 19, 2024 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB62D53/0871
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A hitch assembly including a frame for being attached to a tow vehicle; a cradle assembly pivotally attached to the frame for pivotal fore and aft movement; a hitch receiver mounted to the cradle assembly for being attached to a trailer; a leaf spring mounted to the cradle assembly and the fore end of the frame for controlling fore and aft movement of the cradle assembly; and shock absorbers mounted to the cradle assembly and the aft end of the frame for dampening fore and aft movement of the cradle assembly.
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