Articulating hitch apparatus for vehicles
US8905424B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 13, 2014 |
| Grant date | Dec 9, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 13, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60D1/465
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A hitch apparatus includes a frame configured to be secured to a vehicle and that is pivotable about a first axis, a guide that is movably secured to the frame and pivotable about a second axis substantially transverse to the first axis, and a tow bar movably secured to the guide and movable relative to the guide between retracted and extended positions. The hitch apparatus includes a user controlled positioning system with a user input device that is configured to allow a user to extend and retract the tow bar and to articulate the tow bar up-down and left-right so as to position the tow bar distal end at a desired position within a three-dimensional coordinate system.
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