Apparatus and method for determining weight distribution

    公开(公告)号:US11821781B2

    公开(公告)日:2023-11-21

    申请号:US16933767

    申请日:2020-07-20

    CPC classification number: G01G19/02 B60D1/58 G01G9/005 G01G19/40

    Abstract: A weight distribution measurement system includes a portable measuring device configured to measure a linear distance and store a plurality of measurements. The portable measuring device is also configured to measure a first distance between a first location on a vehicle supported by an axle of the vehicle and a second location, wherein the first distance is measured prior to loading the vehicle. The portable measuring device is also configured to measure a second distance between the first location and the second location, wherein the second distance is measured after loading a vehicle. And the portable measuring device can measure a third distance between the first location and the second location, wherein the third distance is measured after loading a vehicle and after a weight distribution mechanism has been engaged, and then calculate the percent weight distribution over the axles of the vehicle using the portable measuring device and display the percent weight distribution.

    STORAGE MOUNT FOR HITCH EQUIPMENT
    6.
    发明申请

    公开(公告)号:US20190185082A1

    公开(公告)日:2019-06-20

    申请号:US16224908

    申请日:2018-12-19

    Applicant: HITCHPORT, LLC

    Inventor: Gary E. Bussell

    CPC classification number: B62D63/08 B60D1/58

    Abstract: A hitch equipment storage mount. The hitch equipment storage mount is sized and shaped to secure to a portion of hitch equipment, such as a trailer hitch or trailer hitch tongue, and comprises a main body. The main body is sized and shaped to secure to, for example, the trailer hitch tongue. The main body is configured to receive and hold, for example, a hitch bar or spring bar used in a hitch system and comprises two arm-like appendages separated by a space and terminating in a bottom portion.

    Rope Shackle Attachment Thimble
    7.
    发明申请

    公开(公告)号:US20190126698A1

    公开(公告)日:2019-05-02

    申请号:US15798000

    申请日:2017-10-30

    Applicant: Omix-Ada, Inc.

    CPC classification number: B60D1/187 B60D1/58 F16G9/00 F16G15/06

    Abstract: An attachment thimble is disclosed for attaching a rope shackle to a vehicle for towing, pulling, or other tasks. In one embodiment, the attachment thimble has spaced apart flanges and a mid-portion with a diameter less than the dimensions of the flanges. A through-bore is formed through the thimble from one flange to the other flange. The thimble is sized to be slid into a hitch receiver or disposed between mounting dogs of a D-ring mount. In one application, a rope shackle is formed into a loop by pressing the knot on one end of the shackle through the eyelet on the other end. The thimble is then disposed in the loop and the knot, eyelet, and thimble are slid into the hitch receiver of a vehicle until its through-bore aligns with holes in the receiver. A securement pin is then slid through the receiver and through the thimble to secure the rope shackle to the hitch receiver for use.

    REDUCING WEAR IN HITCH APPARATUSES
    8.
    发明申请

    公开(公告)号:US20180326802A1

    公开(公告)日:2018-11-15

    申请号:US15525850

    申请日:2016-01-20

    Applicant: POWER PIN INC.

    Inventor: Brian R. OLSON

    Abstract: A pintle hitch apparatus has a pintle hook with a base portion adapted at a front end thereof for attachment to a towing vehicle, a bend portion extending rearward from the base, and a pin extending upward from a rear end of the bend portion. A recess is defined in a top surface of the bend portion, and a wear member is releasably attached in the recess such that a top surface of the wear member is above the top surface of the bend portion.

    PORTABLE WORK HOLDING DEVICE AND ASSEMBLY
    9.
    发明申请

    公开(公告)号:US20180304445A1

    公开(公告)日:2018-10-25

    申请号:US16022333

    申请日:2018-06-28

    Abstract: A work holding device includes a first jaw piece having an elongated first connection member for connecting the work holding device to a support. The first connection member defines a first passage. A second jaw piece has an elongated second connection member positionable within the first passage. The second connection member defines a second passage in communication with the first passage. A spindle assembly movably couples the second jaw piece to the first jaw piece. The spindle assembly is configured to move the second jaw piece with respect to the first jaw piece to create a clamping pressure when an object is placed between the first jaw piece and the second jaw piece.

    TRAILER COMPONENT HOLDER AND ASSEMBLY
    10.
    发明申请

    公开(公告)号:US20180251077A1

    公开(公告)日:2018-09-06

    申请号:US15971231

    申请日:2018-05-04

    CPC classification number: B60R9/06 B60D1/187 B60D1/58 B62D63/08

    Abstract: A holder and system for holding or retaining trailer components, such as trailer chains and/or electrical components, is disclosed. In an embodiment, a holder includes a first portion and a second portion configured for connection to the first portion. In an embodiment, the holder comprises first and second portion that are configured to form an opening that encircles a portion, such as a shaft, of a trailer lift. An embodiment of a system for holding or retaining trailer components may include a trailer lift and a holder portion that extends outwardly from a portion of the trailer lift.

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