公开(公告)号：US20040173654A1

公开(公告)日：2004-09-09

申请号：US10791327

申请日：2004-03-02

Inventor： William McAlister

IPC: B60D001/00

CPC classification number: B60R9/065 ,  B60D1/52 ,  B62D63/065

Abstract: A cantilevered hitch dolly is used with and in combination with a vehicle trailer hitch extending from the vehicle to support a storage container thereon. The dolly includes a platform having a hitch receiver member. A connector removably connects the hitch receiver member to an exposed end of the trailer hitch to provide cantilever support of the platform above ground level, so that when the platform is connected to the trailer hitch, the vehicle may be moved with the dolly firmly joined to the vehicle and free of any contact with the ground level. A plurality of swiveled legs are mounted on opposite sides of the platform, and are lowered when the vehicle is in place and the dolly is being removed from attachment to the vehicle. Wheels are mounted on bottom ends of the swiveled legs to allow the dolly to be readily moved about after detachment from the vehicle and being wheeled back into position for attaching the hitch receiver member to the trailer hitch.

Abstract translation: 悬臂搭接台车与从车辆延伸并在其上支撑储存容器的车辆拖车搭扣配合使用。 小车包括具有搭接接收器构件的平台。 连接器将挂钩接收器构件可拆卸地连接到拖车搭接件的暴露端，以提供平台在地平面上方的悬臂支撑，使得当平台连接到拖车搭接时，车辆可以移动，其中车厢牢固地连接到 车辆与地平线无任何接触。 多个旋转腿安装在平台的相对侧上，并且当车辆就位并且小车从附接到车辆时被移除。 车轮安装在旋转腿的底端上，以允许小车在与车辆分离后容易地移动，并被轮回到适合位置，以将挂钩接收器构件附接到拖车搭接。

公开(公告)号：US20040124608A1

公开(公告)日：2004-07-01

申请号：US10332869

申请日：2003-01-13

Inventor： Richard W McCoy ,  Thomas W Lindenman

IPC: B60D001/00

CPC classification number: B60D1/58 ,  B60D1/075 ,  B60D1/485 ,  B60D1/52 ,  B60D1/60 ,  B60R9/06

Abstract: An apparatus allows one to mount a utilitarian accesory on a pair of mounting arms on a receiver assembly. The apparatus includes a utilitarian accesory and a mounting assembly including a pair of posts that are connected to that accesory. The posts include mounting sections that when engaged with the accesory mounting arms on the receiver assembly define an included angle of between 1-45null, 5-45null or 10-45null with a horizontal plane.

Abstract translation: 一种装置允许人们在接收器组件上的一对安装臂上安装功利主义的附件。 该装置包括功能配件和包括连接到该配件的一对柱的安装组件。 支柱包括安装部分，当与接收器组件上的附件安装臂接合时，其水平面定义在1-45°，5-45°或10-45°之间的夹角。

公开(公告)号：US20040124606A1

公开(公告)日：2004-07-01

申请号：US10462020

申请日：2003-06-12

Inventor： Bud Wilcox

IPC: B60D001/00

CPC classification number: B60D1/36

Abstract: A method and apparatus for guiding a trailer hitch to meet a trailer in proximity to assist single handed hitching of a trailer to tow vehicle.

Abstract translation: 一种用于引导拖车挂钩以接近附近的拖车的方法和装置，以帮助拖车的单手挂钩拖曳车辆。

公开(公告)号：US20040124605A1

公开(公告)日：2004-07-01

申请号：US10733960

申请日：2003-12-11

Applicant: Satloc Inc.

Inventor： John A. McClure ,  Richard W. Heiniger ,  John T.E. Timm ,  Kent D. Funk ,  Richard B. Wong

IPC: B60D001/00

CPC classification number: A01B79/005 ,  A01B69/004 ,  G01S19/14 ,  G01S19/41

Abstract: An articulated equipment position control system and method are provided for equipment consisting of motive and working components. The components are connected by an articulated connector, such as a pivotal hitch. GPS-derived positional data is utilized for power-articulating the hitch to maintain the working component, such as an implement, on a predetermined course. Operator-induced course deviations can thus be corrected. The working component can also be positioned to follow the course of the motive component. The system includes a microprocessor control subsystem, which interfaces with a steering guidance system.

Abstract translation: 为动力和工作部件组成的设备提供铰接设备位置控制系统和方法。 这些部件通过铰接式连接器连接，例如枢轴连接。 GPS导出的位置数据被用于在预定的过程上对联结装置进行动力铰接以维持诸如工具的工作部件。 因此可以纠正操作员引起的行程偏差。 工作部件也可以定位成跟随动力部件的过程。 该系统包括与转向引导系统接口的微处理器控制子系统。

公开(公告)号：US20040119263A1

公开(公告)日：2004-06-24

申请号：US10327244

申请日：2002-12-20

Applicant: Deere & Company, a Delaware Corporation.

Inventor： Michael Dean Kollath

IPC: B60D001/00

CPC classification number: B60D1/025 ,  B60D1/02 ,  B60D1/28 ,  B60D1/60 ,  Y10T403/598

Abstract: A drawbar clevis assembly is attached to a drawbar having a first bore in an end thereof. The clevis assembly includes a clevis member which has a second bore spaced apart from and aligned with the first bore. The clevis member also has a pair of cross bore aligned with each other and extending generally perpendicularly with respect to the first and second bores. A drawbar pin is insertable through the second bore and into the first bore. The drawbar pin includes a shaft and a plate attached to one end of the shaft. A cross pin movably mounted in the cross bores and engagable with the plate to releasably retain the drawbar pin in the first and second bores. In a first embodiment, the cross pin is removable from the cross bores to permit withdrawal of the drawbar pin from the clevis member and drawbar. In an alternate embodiment, the cross pin is rotatable within the cross bores from a latched position wherein the cross pin engages the plate and retains the drawbar pin in the first and second bores, to an unlatched position wherein the cross pin is spaced apart from the plate to permit withdrawal of the drawbar pin from the first and second bores.

Abstract translation: 牵引杆U形夹组件连接到在其末端具有第一孔的牵引杆。 U形夹组件包括U形夹构件，其具有与第一孔间隔开并与其对准的第二孔。 U形夹构件还具有彼此对准并相对于第一和第二孔大致垂直延伸的一对十字孔。 拉杆销可插入穿过第二孔并进入第一孔。 牵引销包括轴和连接到轴的一端的板。 十字销可移动地安装在十字孔中并且可与板接合以将牵引杆销可释放地保持在第一和第二孔中。 在第一实施例中，十字销可从十字孔移除，以允许牵引杆销从U形夹构件和牵引杆上拉出。 在替代实施例中，十字销可以在十字孔内从锁定位置旋转，其中十字销与板接合并将牵引杆保持在第一和第二孔中，以解锁位置，其中十字销与 以允许拉杆销从第一和第二孔中撤出。

公开(公告)号：US20040104558A1

公开(公告)日：2004-06-03

申请号：US10604893

申请日：2003-08-25

Applicant: LET'S GO AERO, INC.

Inventor： Marty Williams

IPC: B60D001/00

CPC classification number: B60D1/06 ,  B60D1/167 ,  B60D1/52 ,  B60D1/60

Abstract: A spring nut assembly is inserted within the internal cavity of a shank tube until the nut is aligned with opposing side holes in the side walls of the shank tube. The spring maintains the nut in alignment with the opposing side walls. A hitch pin including a threaded portion for engaging the spring nut assembly is inserted through the side holes of the receiver tube and the shank tube until the threaded portion of the hitch pin engages the nut mounted within the shank tube. The hitch pin is then rotated relative to the nut to clamp the shank tube against the receiver tube. A lock or clip can be attached to the end of the hitch pin to prevent accidental or unauthorized removal of the hitch pin from the receiver assembly. A bushing can also be used over the reduced diameter.

Abstract translation: 弹簧螺母组件插入到柄管的内部空腔内，直到螺母与柄管的侧壁中的相对侧孔对准。 弹簧保持螺母与相对的侧壁对准。 包括用于接合弹簧螺母组件的螺纹部分的连接销通过接收器管和柄管的侧孔插入，直到连接销的螺纹部分接合安装在柄管内的螺母。 然后，连接销相对于螺母旋转，以将柄管夹紧在接收器管上。 锁扣或夹子可以连接到挂钩销的端部，以防止意外或未经授权地将接头销从接收器组件拆下。 也可以在减小的直径上使用衬套。

公开(公告)号：US20040084876A1

公开(公告)日：2004-05-06

申请号：US10444750

申请日：2003-05-23

Inventor： Jerry Lee Losee

IPC: B60D001/00

CPC classification number: B60D1/36 ,  B60Q1/48

Abstract: A docking structure having an electrically conductive cable with a proximal end attached to a retractable cable reel assembly to be secured to a proximal vehicle and a distal end to be attached to a connector on a distal stationary apparatus. The electrically conductive cable runs between a left contact and a right contact. If the proximal vehicle is turned too sharply to the left in attempting to align a connector on the proximal vehicle and a connector on the distal stationary apparatus, a left light connectednulleither with a wire or through a transmitter and receivernullto the left contact, is illuminated. A right light operates similarly. And both lights are illuminated simultaneously when the connectors are properly aligned.

Abstract translation: 一种对接结构，其具有导电电缆，其近端连接到可缩回的电缆卷轴组件以固定到近端车辆，并且远端附接到远端固定装置上的连接器。 导电电缆在左触点和右触点之间延伸。 如果近侧车辆在尝试对准近侧车辆上的连接器和远端固定装置上的连接器时向左转太近，则通过线或通过发射器和接收器连接到左侧接点的左侧灯 ，被照亮。 正确的光线也是相似的。 当连接器正确对准时，两个灯同时亮起。

公开(公告)号：US20040084875A1

公开(公告)日：2004-05-06

申请号：US10471162

申请日：2003-09-08

Inventor： Stephen Carl Henderson

IPC: B60D001/00

CPC classification number: B62D53/0871

Abstract: In an articulated vehicle which comprises a bogie unit (10) which is pivotally connected or pivotally connectable to a trailer chassis (12), the position of the pivotal connection (15) is displaced or displaceable relative to the neutral optimum point (22) of pivotal interconnection of the bogie unit and chassis, whereby to create a net moment at said point of pivotal connection (15) and thereby impart enhanced stability to the articulated vehicle as a whole.

Abstract translation: 在铰接式车辆中，其包括可枢转地连接或可枢转地连接到拖车底架（12）的转向架单元（10），所述枢转连接件（15）的位置相对于所述中间最佳点（22）位移或移位 转向架单元和底盘的枢转互连，从而在所述枢转连接点（15）处产生净力矩，从而赋予铰接式车辆作为整体增强的稳定性。

公开(公告)号：US20040075245A1

公开(公告)日：2004-04-22

申请号：US10666173

申请日：2003-09-19

Inventor： David H. Palmer

IPC: B60D001/00

CPC classification number: B60D1/485

Abstract: A receiver tube for a trailer hitch assembly including a hollow metal tube stock wherein the receiving end thereof is provided with a cold formed reinforcing flange formed of the outermost end of the tube stock is folded upon itself.

公开(公告)号：US20040075240A1

公开(公告)日：2004-04-22

申请号：US10387233

申请日：2003-03-13

Inventor： Arnol Staggs

IPC: B60D001/00

CPC classification number: B60D1/06 ,  B60D1/065 ,  B60D1/28 ,  B60D1/52 ,  B60D1/60

Abstract: A hitch locking mechanism enables secure retention of a towing vehicle to a towed vehicle. The hitch locking member comprises a shank and a clamp member. The clamp member includes a base, an arm, and a jaw. The jaw is pivotally attached to the base member, and moves relative to the arm between an upright position and an extended position. The shank is securely affixed to the clamp member at multiple points for secure retention of the towing vehicle to the towed vehicle. A first sleeve is positioned about the shank when the shank is retained to the clamp member. The first sleeve enables rotation of the shank relative to the clamp member when the shank is secured within the clamp member.

Abstract translation: 牵引锁定机构使牵引车辆能够牢固地保持在牵引车辆上。 挂钩锁定件包括柄和夹紧件。 夹紧构件包括基座，臂和颚。 颚部枢转地附接到基部构件，并且在直立位置和延伸位置之间相对于臂移动。 柄在多个位置牢固地固定到夹紧构件上，以便将牵引车辆牢固地保持在拖车上。 当柄被保持到夹紧构件时，第一套筒围绕柄定位。 当柄被固定在夹紧构件内时，第一套筒能够使柄相对于夹紧构件旋转。