Trailer tongue pivot hinge
US7731219B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 23, 2008 |
| Grant date | Jun 8, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 23, 2028 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60D1/155
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Apparatus, methods, and other embodiments associated with a trailer tongue pivot hinge are described herein. In an embodiment, a pivot assembly for a tongue of a towing trailer includes a trailer arm adapter, a coupler arm adapter, and a pivot member. The trailer arm adapter includes an engagement face positioned at an angle, along with a pivot hinge member and a coupling hinge member extending from the engagement face, where the coupling hinge member is opposed to the pivot hinge member. The coupler arm adapter includes an engagement face positioned at an angle, along with a pivot hinge member and a coupler hinge member extending from the engagement face, where the second coupling hinge member is opposed to the second pivot hinge member. The pivot member is positioned to pivotally engage the trailer arm adapter to the couple arm adapter.
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