Trailer hitch security device

Details Trailer hitch security device Trailer hitch security device

1999-01-04

2000-06-06

Barrett, Suzanne Dino

Locks

Special application

For portable articles

70232, 70258, 280507, E05B 6900

Patent

active

060704411

ABSTRACT:
A trailer hitch security device includes a hitch receiver housing for placement over the receiver end of the trailer hitch with the receiver end of the trailer hitch extending through a hitch receiver slot formed in a first face of the hitch receiver housing. The hitch security device also includes housing closure member which is configured to enclose an open face of the hitch receiver housing in a locking engagement. In one embodiment of the relative dimensions and configurations of the hitch receiver slot and receiver end of the trailer hitch are such that withdrawal of the receiver end of the trailer hitch through the hitch receiver slot is impossible. Alternatively, the receiver end of the trailer hitch may be configured originally or by modification to include a whole or partial collar member or an ear attached for limiting withdrawal of the receiver end of the trailer hitch through the hitch receiver slot. In an alternate embodiment of the invention, removal or withdrawal of the receiver end of the trailer hitch is prohibited by a receiver engaging element engageable with the housing closure member.

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