公开(公告)号：US12097731B2

公开(公告)日：2024-09-24

申请号：US17829904

申请日：2022-06-01

Applicant: Dexter Axle Company LLC

Inventor： Jed K. Anderson ,  David F. Lundgreen ,  Jason R. Harper

IPC: B60D1/24 ,  B60D1/26 ,  B60D1/46

CPC classification number: B60D1/247 ,  B60D1/26 ,  B60D1/465

Abstract: A system for automated trailer weight distribution, including: A system for automated trailer weight distribution, having a tow vehicle with a hitch mount having a spring bar. The system may also include a trailer and a spring bar mount disposed on the trailer and having an initial position relative to the trailer, where the spring bar mount is configured to receive and engage the spring bar. Furthermore, a weight distribution measurement device disposed in association with the tow vehicle and being configured and arranged to determine a weight distribution of the tow vehicle when the spring bar is engaged with the spring bar mount and a weight distribution actuator can be configured and arranged to adjust the height of the spring bar mount while engaged with the spring bar.

公开(公告)号：US20240359514A1

公开(公告)日：2024-10-31

申请号：US18309606

申请日：2023-04-28

Applicant: Dexter Axle Company LLC

Inventor： Eric Joseph Schuh ,  Ruben Gonzalez Sanchez ,  Samuel Neil Lievore ,  Jason R. Harper ,  Matthew D. Barnes ,  Jed K. Anderson

IPC: B60D1/24 ,  B60D1/06 ,  G01G19/12

CPC classification number: B60D1/248 ,  B60D1/06 ,  G01G19/12

Abstract: A trailer hitch assembly is configured for coupling a trailed vehicle with a motor vehicle. The trailer hitch assembly includes a hitch body at least partially defining an interior cavity configured for selectively receiving a hitch ball. A scale assembly is at least partially provided within the interior cavity and has a movable position indicator with an indicator pin extending exteriorly of the interior cavity. A sensor assembly is provided with the hitch body.