Equal angle hitch
    3.
    发明授权

    公开(公告)号:US11691468B2

    公开(公告)日:2023-07-04

    申请号:US16866661

    申请日:2020-05-05

    CPC classification number: B60D1/46 B60D1/02 B60D1/167 B60D1/145

    Abstract: One or more techniques and/or systems are disclosed for a hitch system that couples a vehicle to an implement powered by the vehicle using a driveshaft supplying power from a power output to the implement. The hitch system comprises a front portion and rear portion, with a mid-yaw pivot coupling the front and rear portions. The front portion couples to a drawbar engaged with the vehicle, and the rear portion couples with the implement. The mid-yaw pivot can be disposed substantially equidistant from a power output of the vehicle and a power input to the implement. This arrangement can provide, during operation, for the angle between the power output and driveshaft to be substantially equal to the angle between the power input and driveshaft. This may provide for improved performance in the implement, including reduced vibration, lower weight, and less maintenance.

    FIFTH WHEEL HITCH
    4.
    发明公开
    FIFTH WHEEL HITCH 审中-公开

    公开(公告)号:US20230182515A1

    公开(公告)日:2023-06-15

    申请号:US18164677

    申请日:2023-02-06

    Abstract: The present invention relates in general to a fifth wheel hitch and method of using a fifth wheel hitch that is mounted to a bed of a towing vehicle, and more specifically, to a fifth wheel hitch that is vertically secured to a kingpin of a fifth wheel trailer without requiring the use of adapters or extensions. One aspect of the fifth wheel hitch and method of use includes a hitch head assembly that is adjustable in height such that the fifth wheel hitch is compatible with different sizes of towing vehicles and fifth wheel trailers. The hitch head assembly also incorporates a funnel shaped design for receiving the kingpin of the fifth wheel trailer in a vertical fashion to prevent the kingpin from sliding horizontally out of the hitch head after being pulled forward by the towing vehicle. A four-way pivot joint accommodates instantaneous variations in pitch and/or roll attitudes between the towing vehicle and the fifth wheel trailer connected by the fifth wheel hitch. The hitch head assembly further includes a latching and locking mechanism that indicates whether or not a secure connection has been properly executed between the fifth wheel hitch and fifth wheel trailer to assure an operator that the towing vehicle is ready for travel.

    Tow Ball Adaptor
    5.
    发明申请
    Tow Ball Adaptor 审中-公开

    公开(公告)号:US20180361808A1

    公开(公告)日:2018-12-20

    申请号:US15628286

    申请日:2017-06-20

    Applicant: Robert Coleman

    Inventor: Robert Coleman

    CPC classification number: B60D1/06 B60D1/02 B60D1/075 B60D1/143 B60D2001/008

    Abstract: A tow ball adaptor for coupling an implement hitch to a tow ball includes a plate. A first hole in the plate is complementary to and configured to insert a tow ball that is coupled to a vehicle. A coupler is coupled to the plate and configured to couple to the tow ball to retain the tow ball in the first hole. A cutout that extends into the plate is substantially complementary to and configured to insert an implement hitch. A plurality of third holes in the plate extends linearly between the first hole and the cutout. The third holes are complementary to and positioned to selectively align with a pair of orifices that is positioned singly in an upper and a lower tongue of the implement hitch. A hitch pin is inserted through the orifices and the third hole to couple the implement hitch to the plate.

    Quick connect hitch receiver plate and connector

    公开(公告)号:US20180065431A1

    公开(公告)日:2018-03-08

    申请号:US15256669

    申请日:2016-09-05

    CPC classification number: B60D1/02 B60D1/58

    Abstract: A method for hitching a rolled wagon or cargo system to a standard vehicle hitch allowing for the quick connection and securing to the transport vehicle. Used exclusively for a wagon or cargo load capable of raising the load itself before having the load lowered on the hitch receiver assembly. Conversely the hitch allows for the quick disconnect and unhitching from the transport vehicle by simply having the load lift itself off of the hitch to be disconnected.

    Drop hitch apparatus and method for using same

    公开(公告)号:US09809070B1

    公开(公告)日:2017-11-07

    申请号:US15406934

    申请日:2017-01-16

    Applicant: Thomas Wright

    Inventor: Thomas Wright

    CPC classification number: B60D1/52 B60D1/02

    Abstract: An improved drop hitch apparatus has at least one hitch plate for coupling to a portion of a hitch assembly of a trailer, a support assembly for supporting the hitch assemblies of a trailer and a towing vehicle, and a mounting assembly for mounting the apparatus to at least a portion of a hitch assembly of a towing vehicle. The drop hitch apparatus is useful as a height adjustment adapter to couple a trailer and a towing vehicle when the trailer has a hitch assembly lower than that of the towing vehicle's hitch assembly. The mounting assembly has a mounting shelf, a mounting bar, a stability member. The support assembly has an upstanding support plate and an upstanding shaft member.

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