Hitching apparatus
OwnerCarl Ulshafer, Jr.inventor
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Abstract
A hitching apparatus for a draft vehicle including a pressure actuated latching mechanism and a lifting guide attached to the drawbar of the draft vehicle, and a lifting device operably connected to the hydraulic power lift system of the draft vehicle. The lifting device comprises a frame attached to the power lift system and a lifting bracket pivotally mounted on and vertically adjustable with respect to the frame. The lifting bracket includes an elongated slot adapted to receive a pin secured to the draft tongue of a trailing vehicle or implement to raise and position the draft tongue for coupling with the latching mechanism.
Claims10
A hitching apparatus for coupling the draft tongue of a trailing vehicle or implement to the drawbar of a draft vehicle having a power lift system, said hitching apparatus comprising:
- a projecting pick-up pin attached to the draft tongue;
- a latching mechanism attached to the drawbar;
- a lifting guide attached to the drawbar, said lifting guide including a stop;
- a lifting device including a frame attached to the power lift system of the draft vehicle and a lift bracket pivotally attached to said frame;
- said lifting bracket including means for engaging said pick-up pin;
- said lifting device being moveable between a lowered position wherein the lifting bracket engages said pick-up pin, and a raised position wherein the lifting bracket contacts said stop of said lifting guide and guides and aligns said draft tongue for coupling with said latching mechanism.
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