Land vehicles – Wheeled – Articulated vehicle
Patent
1994-09-02
1995-12-05
Hurley, Kevin T.
Land vehicles
Wheeled
Articulated vehicle
2804915, 280901, 280511, B60D 106, B60D 152
Patent
active
054722225
ABSTRACT:
A hitch for a goose neck trailer is provided which includes a cross member positionable beneath the cargo bed and between the frame members of a truck. A central opening is provided on the cross member for receiving a socket that is insertable within a sleeve member aligned with the opening. A spring biased pin attached to the sleeve engages a vertical groove formed on the exterior of the socket to secure the ball socket for use. A ball hitch attached to an upper end of the socket protrudes above the cargo bed and is attachable to a goose neck trailer. Removal of the ball hitch and socket is accomplished by aligning the pin with an eccentric groove formed on the socket's exterior, rotating the socket to an area where the groove ends, and pulling upwards. Adjustment means are provided to adjust the hitch to accommodate differing frame and cargo bed configurations found on trucks. The ball hitch may be stored by inverting the ball hitch and socket, aligning the vertical groove with the pin, and inserting the ball hitch end into the central opening.
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