Stowable hitch

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2011-04-05

2011-04-05

Boehler, Anne Marie M (Department: 3611)

Land vehicles

Wheeled

Articulated vehicle

C280S491500, C280S901000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07918476

ABSTRACT:
A hitch assembly comprises housing that includes a generally cylindrical socket with an inner diameter and a slot along an outer periphery of the socket. A hitch ball includes a base that is selectively received within the socket. The base includes a radial groove that generally aligns with the slot. A sliding member selectively engages the slot and the radial groove to retain the hitch ball within the socket.

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