Anti-rotational hitch ball

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2007-09-11

2007-09-11

Boehler, Anne Marie (Department: 3611)

Land vehicles

Wheeled

Articulated vehicle

Reexamination Certificate

active

11023310

ABSTRACT:
A hitch assembly that includes an anti-rotation mechanism. The hitch assembly generally includes a hitch ball, a ball mount, and a fastener. The invention is directed to a mechanism for preventing rotation of either the hitch ball or the fastener relative to the ball mount. The anti-rotation mechanism of the present invention provides an engagement means for interlocking sections of the hitch ball or fastener with the ball mount, thereby blocking rotation of the hitch ball or fastener relative to the ball mount.

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