Apparatus for aligning hitches of towing and towed vehicles

Details Apparatus for aligning hitches of towing and towed vehicles Apparatus for aligning hitches of towing and towed vehicles

1985-09-23

1986-09-30

Love, John J.

Land vehicles

Wheeled

Articulated vehicle

340686, B60Q 100

Patent

active

046143564

ABSTRACT:
An aligning device for aligning hitches of towing and towed vehicles that facilitates trailer hookup. The device includes a bracket which releasably attaches to the towing vehicle. A rod is slidably mounted to the bracket. The rod points rearwardly for contacting the target located on the towed vehicle. When the rod contacts the target and the vehicle moves rearwardly a short distance, a switch will signal alignment of the hitches.

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