Land vehicles – Wheeled – Articulated vehicle
Patent
1987-07-22
1989-03-14
Mitchell, David M.
Land vehicles
Wheeled
Articulated vehicle
280477, 280485, 280489, 280492, 280508, B60D 122
Patent
active
048119652
ABSTRACT:
A vehicle hitch for automatically connecting a vehicle to a trailer or connecting two vehicles for pushing or pulling one or the other. The hitch includes a coupling member mounted for pivotal movement in generally horizontal and vertical planes and provided with a shock absorber for cushioning certain forces and movements. An attachement pin has a cam surface to permit automatic coupling and can be locked in a disconnect position to simplify decoupling of the vehicle.
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Hinds William R.
Mitchell David M.
Watts Charles R.
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