Integrated bumper and hitch assembly

Details Integrated bumper and hitch assembly Integrated bumper and hitch assembly

1998-06-05

2000-10-31

DePumpo, Daniel G.

Land vehicles

Wheeled

Articulated vehicle

280500, 280504, 293117, 293121, B60D 100

Patent

active

061390445

ABSTRACT:
An integrated bumper and hitch assembly is disclosed that integrates a bumper and a weight distributing hitch into a single unit. The integrated assembly includes a square, tubular socket for supporting and receiving a weight distributing hitch. A pair of outer struts are secured to a transverse arm at the corners of the bumper and hitch assembly. The outer struts support the corners of the bumper against vertical deflection and provide corner impact resistance. The bumper and hitch assembly includes three degree-of-freedom adjustability when attaching to a vehicle, thereby allowing the assembly to be properly aligned with the vehicle in three different directions. A cover over the hitch and another cover over the top of the bumper conceal the fasteners used to secure the assembly together and provide an overall pleasing exterior.

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Exhibit A is an exploded, perspective view of a prior bumper assembly sold by the assignee of the present invention more than one year prior to the filing date of the present invention.

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