Hitch having spring bars with integral hanger

Details Hitch having spring bars with integral hanger Hitch having spring bars with integral hanger

1995-10-20

1998-09-01

Hurley, Kevin

Land vehicles

Wheeled

Articulated vehicle

280484, B60D 142

Patent

active

057999651

ABSTRACT:
A weight distributing hitch includes a hitch bar for mounting to a vehicle, a ball mount head carried on the hitch bar, a hitch ball and a pair of spring bars. Each spring bar includes an integral lug for engaging a trailer and securing the spring bar in a position to more evenly distribute the weight of the trailer over the axles of the towing vehicle. Each lug also includes a integral retaining tab. Additionally, the weight distributing hitch includes a pair of friction assemblies that are mounted on the trailer. Each such assembly includes a friction pad that receives and supports the integral lug of one of the spring bars.

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