Alignment device for a trailer hitch

Details Alignment device for a trailer hitch Alignment device for a trailer hitch

1994-06-29

1995-12-26

Boehler, Anne Marie

Land vehicles

Wheeled

Articulated vehicle

248467, 248484, 359872, G02B 7198

Patent

active

054781019

ABSTRACT:
An alignment device for a trailer hitch which detachably mounts to a tailgate of a pickup truck for visually aligning a hitch ball on a drop hitch bumper of the pickup truck with a coupler on a tow bar of a trailer. The device comprising a reflecting element. A structure is for supporting the reflecting element. A facility is for attaching the reflecting element to the supporting structure in an adjustable manner. A unit is for mounting the supporting structure to the tailgate of the pickup truck in a detachable manner. An assembly is for securing the mounting unit to the supporting structure in an adjustable manner. A driver can look into a rearview mirror of the pickup truck and see within the reflecting element the hitch ball which will align up and engage with the coupler.

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patent: 5113588 (1992-05-01), Walston
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