Adjustable hitch

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2006-06-06

2006-06-06

Morris, Lesley D. (Department: 3611)

Land vehicles

Wheeled

Articulated vehicle

C280S490100, C280S490100, C280S497000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07055845

ABSTRACT:
A vertically adjustable hitch having a locking latch. The hitch is quickly adjustable along a vertical hitch bar using pins to secure the hitch. The upper portion of the first end of the body is offset from the center of the mounting base for the hitch in a first direction. The first end of the latch is also offset from the center of the mounting bracket. When the offset latch is secured to the offset, upper portion of the body, the single pivot point of the latch is in the center of the mounting base. The hitch has a locking mechanism which allows the latch to be locked in the open or closed position.

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