Positionable towing hitch
US9840120B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 26, 2016 |
| Grant date | Dec 12, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 26, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60D1/44
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
The positionable towing hitch includes a first beam supporting a movable housing assembly and a second beam assembly movable in the housing. The first beam protrudes out of the housing for mounting to a hitch receiver of a vehicle. A first beam driver assembly is coupled to the first beam to selectively extend and retract the housing with respect to the first beam in a horizontal direction. A second beam driver assembly is coupled to a second beam to selectively raise and lower the second beam with respect to the housing in a vertical direction. A ball mount bracket is fixed to the second beam for mounting a ball mount thereon to move with the second beam. The movements of the housing and the second beam facilitate positioning of the ball mount for connection to a trailer to be hitched.
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