Land vehicles – Wheeled – Articulated vehicle
Patent
1998-09-14
1999-08-24
Hurley, Kevin
Land vehicles
Wheeled
Articulated vehicle
2804912, B60D 142
Patent
active
059415509
ABSTRACT:
The invention is directed to a trailer hitch assembly for connecting a vehicle with a trailer. The trailer hitch assembly includes a slide tube which is configured for connection with the vehicle. The slide tube includes a first opening therein. A collar is disposed around and slidingly carried by the slide tube. The collar includes a second opening therein and an arcuate slot disposed in communication with the second opening. A pivot arm is pivotally connected at one end thereof to the collar. The pivot arm includes a third opening therein. A tongue is connected to an end of the pivot arm opposing the one end. A pin is carried by the pivot arm and is disposed within each of the third opening of the pivot arm and the arcuate slot of the collar.
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Northern Hydraulics Catalog, Inc., Fall/Winter Master Catalog, p. 167.
Sales Flier by PRO-hitch Manufacturing, Inc. for PRO-hitch.
Sales Flier by Rosemonte Manufacturing, Inc. for MASTERHITCH.
Hurley Kevin
One Step, Inc.
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