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US 5,628,525 AGranted
Anti-sway friction pads for trailer hitch
AssigneeReese Products, Inc.
InventorsJohn J. Kass, Richard McCoy
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Abstract
A friction pad assembly for supporting a spring bar of a weight distributing hitch on a trailer includes a pad of high friction material and a mounting bracket. Preferably the friction pad provides a coefficient of friction of at least 0.35. The bracket is preferably L-shaped and includes a projecting flange for protecting an edge of the pad held on the bracket. A fastener, such as self tapping screws, may be used to secure the bracket and pad to the trailer.
Claims2
A friction pad assembly for supporting a spring bar of a weight distributing hitch on a trailer, comprising:
- a pad of high friction material for engaging and supporting said spring bar;
- a substantially L-shaped mounting bracket for holding said pad, said mounting bracket including a projecting flange for protecting an edge of said pad held on said bracket;
- and
- fastening means for fastening said bracket to said trailer.
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