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US 2006/0138745 A1Published application
Trailer hitch with separated functions
AssigneeJames C. Hensley Revocable Living Trust A
InventorJames Hensley
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Abstract
A hitch assembly for coupling a trailer to a tow vehicle includes a number of assemblies, including converging links and a slide assembly, that effectively places the pivot point for the trailer ahead of the actual hitch assembly, which in turn enhances the stability of the combination tow vehicle and trailer, rendering it less susceptible to swaying or fishtailing.
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A hitch assembly comprising:
- a first pivot element coupled with a tow vehicle, having a first pivot point;
- a second pivot element coupled with the first pivot element at the first pivot point;
- a third pivot element coupled with the second pivot element at a second pivot point, the third pivot element removably coupled with a trailer;
- a slide assembly mounted to the third pivot element;
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- converging links connected between the first pivot element and the slide assembly, whereby the angular position between the first pivot point and the slide assembly can be varied, the converging links effectively moving the pivot point between the tow vehicle and trailer forward of the hitch assembly.
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A hitch assembly comprising:
- a first pivot element coupled with a tow vehicle, having a first pivot point;
- a second pivot element coupled with the first pivot element at the first pivot point;
- a third pivot element coupled with the second pivot element at a second pivot point, the third pivot element removably coupled with a trailer;
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- converging links connected between the first pivot element and the third pivot element, whereby the angular position between the first pivot point and the third pivot element can be varied, the converging links effectively moving the pivot point between the tow vehicle and trailer forward of the hitch assembly.
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