Adjustable receiver hitch
US7021646B1 · kind B1 · utility
Inventors
Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 27, 2004 |
| Grant date | Apr 4, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 27, 2024 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60D1/485
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An adjustable receiver hitch (20) for receiving a hitch ball mounted, trailer ball mount that is attached onto the frame of a motor vehicle for pulling a trailer. A pair of frame mounting brackets (22) are configured for attachment onto the frame of the motor vehicle, with each mounting bracket further having flanges (24), lightening holes (28), and a plurality of bracket thru-holes (26). A pair of hitch mounting arms (30) are connected to the frame mounting brackets and interface with a selected set of the holes (28) for height adjustment of the receiver hitch relative to the motor vehicle frame. A box hitch (44) is adjustably attached onto each mounting arm by inserting the arms into a tubular sleeve (50) or (52) which is a connecting element of the box hitch. A receiver box (48) is connected on the lower surface of the tubular sleeve for receiving the hitch ball mounted on the trailer ball mount.
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