Self-aligning trailer hitch

Details Self-aligning trailer hitch Self-aligning trailer hitch

1986-04-07

1987-04-14

Love, John J.

Land vehicles

Wheeled

Articulated vehicle

280511, B60D 106

Patent

active

046572759

ABSTRACT:
A self-aligning ball and socket type hitch including an elevated ramp member pivotally attached to an extension member which in turn is slidably engaged with the base of the hitch so that the ramp member and extension may be readily removed once the ball and socket are engaged. The ramp member includes a pair of converging sidewalls defining an adjustable width end opening therebetween and the rearward edge of the ramp member includes a slot for passage of the ball when the ramp member pivots out of position below the ball; and a support leg pivotally supported on the base member including a catch for supporting the rear edge of the ramp member in a canted position above the ball whereby engagement of the support leg with the trailer tongue and rotation of the support leg releases the ramp member for rotation about its pivoted connection with the extension member allowing it to drop to a horizontal position as the socket on the tongue engages the ball.

REFERENCES:
patent: 1626993 (1927-05-01), Williams
patent: 3588145 (1971-06-01), Thompson
patent: 3773356 (1973-11-01), Eichels et al.
patent: 4226438 (1980-10-01), Collins
patent: 4417748 (1983-11-01), Dortch

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