Load leveling weight distributing hitch
AssigneeColibert Enterprises
InventorFloyd A. Colibert
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Abstract
A load leveling weight distributing hitch which provides enhanced flexibility of attachment and removal is described. This invention is directed to load leveling weight distribution hitches with enhanced strength and which are easy to install and adjust, without the use of special tools or equipment. This invention addresses the attachment of the spring bars commonly used with load leveling hitches by presenting a quick connect/quick disconnect which permits the user to easily install the spring bars without the use of special tools. Additionally, this invention provides a thumb screw adjustment for modifying the pitch angle of the ball hitch. This invention also provides a spring bar lift which provides a novel locking mechanism as well as a chain retention device for maintaining the chain tension during sway.
Claims10
A load leveling weight distributing hitch system comprising:
- (A) a hitch head, having a bottom and further comprising a sway control plate fixed to said bottom of said hitch head by a bolt in a vertical orientation;
- (B) a first T socket post, having a T socket installation slot, attached to said hitch head;
- (C) a first T socket having a tube opening for receiving said first T socket post;
- (D) a first spring bar, having a first end, a second end and a hole at said second end, said first spring bar attached to said first T socket at said first end of said first spring bar;
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- (E) a spring bar lift attached to said first spring bar by a chain said chain being mechanically fixed to said first spring bar through said hole in said second end of said first spring bar.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.