Laterally moveable hitch assembly for a tractor
AssigneeMeridian Manufacturing Inc.
InventorsPaul Hugh Cunningham, Samuel John Plett, Bernie Thiessen
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Abstract
The adjustable hitch assembly of the present invention is mounted to the 3 point hitch system or quick attach frame on the rear of a tractor, and allows equipment, tools and implements to be hitched thereto. The hitch assembly includes a frame for mounting to the tractor, a carriage slidably mounted to the frame, and a hitch plate extending rearwardly from the carriage. The hitch assembly also includes an actuator for adjusting the lateral position of the hitch plate relative to the tractor. The actuator is coupled to the hydraulic system of the tractor. The actuator can be controlled remotely from the cab of the tractor.
Claims20
A hitch assembly for a coupler on the rear of a tractor, comprising:
- a frame mounted to the coupler and having a cross bar extending laterally between opposite sides of a coupler;
- a hitch plate slidably mounted on the cross bar and movable along the cross bar, and
- an actuator attached to the frame and to the hitch plate to move the hitch plate to selected positions along the cross bar.
A hitch assembly for a vehicle, comprising:
- a bar adapted to mount to a rear of the vehicle and extend laterally;
- a hitch plate on the bar;
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- an actuator to move the hitch plate in opposite lateral directions along the bar.
A method of laterally adjusting the position of a hitch plate, comprising mounting a frame to a vehicle;
- slidably mounting a hitch plate to the frame;
- actuating an actuator mounted on the frame and connected to the hitch plate so as to move the hitch plate laterally relative to the vehicle.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.