Trailer hitch for a vehicle having a single rear wheel
US7992887B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 18, 2009 |
| Grant date | Aug 9, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 17, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60D1/665
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A trailer hitch for a single rear wheeled vehicle having a single rear wheel mounted between left and right arms comprises left and right hitch arms having first and second ends. The first ends have first apertures. The second ends are connected together. Shock absorbing bushings are disposed inside the first apertures. Left and right mounting brackets have first and second ends. The first ends of the mounting brackets have first apertures and are fastened to the hitch arms, and the second ends connect to the arms. Fasteners pass through the shock absorbing bushings and through the first aperture of the first end of the mounting brackets to fasten the mounting brackets to the hitch arms. A trailer connector is connected to the second ends of the left and right hitch arms. A vehicle having a trailer hitch is also disclosed.
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