Abstract: A telescoping draft link assembly includes a hollow first tractor-coupled link and a second implement-coupled link slidably received by a channel in the first link. A pocket is formed in the first link next to the channel. A plate is pivotally mounted in the pocket and is pivotal from a release position wherein the plate is entirely received in the pocket to a locking position wherein at least a portion of the plate projects into the channel. The second link has a notch formed therein, an end of the notch forming a shoulder which is engageable with the plate to releasably hold the second link in the retracted position. A spring is biased to urge the plate towards its locking position and a knob is attached to the plate so that an operator may pivot the plate to a release position.

Abstract: An adjustable length drawbar assembly includes a cage which is pivotally attached to the rear of a vehicle and a drawbar which slides in the cage. A plurality of spaced apart bores extending laterally through the drawbar. A pair of claws are mounted to a selected one of the bores by a pin and springs bias the claws towards the drawbar. A pair of recesses are formed at the rear end of the cage adjacent to a pair of ramp surfaces. The claws are spread apart as they slide over the ramp surfaces, and the claws have tabs which are received by the recesses to releasably lock the drawbar into the desired position with respect to the cage. The claws may be pulled away from each other and out of the recesses, and then rotated on the pins 90.degree. to disable the locking mechanism.

Abstract: A towing carriage includes a double H shaped frame having a longitudinal axis and a pair of parallel tubular members transverse to the longitudinal axis. A pair of angle irons are affixed longitudinally between the tubular members. An axle assembly is supported by axle supports affixed to the angle irons. The axle assembly includes a pair of wheels situated so that the tubular members straddle the wheels. A channel beam is affixed to the front tubular member with a downward facing channel opening. A tow bar is pivotably mounted within the channel opening and extends longitudinally forward toward the towing vehicle. A hitch cup is provided at the forward endd of the tow bar to mate with a trailer hitch on the towing vehicle. A pivot pin passes through the tow bar and channel beam to restrain relative rotation between the tow bar and the carriage frame. In one aspect, a pair of wheel ramps are provided with mounting posts arranged to fit within the transverse openings of the tubular members.

Abstract: A length-adjustable upper steering arm for a three-point coupling device, including a connecting eye having a threaded shank, and a coupling hook having a threaded shank, both of which are received in threaded bores of a sleeve, and which threads extend in opposite directions. To achieve a locked position or disengaged position of the coupling hook relative to the sleeve, there are provided an actuating lever and a locking ratchet which is partially pivotable independently thereof. Because the spring-loaded locking ratchet may be pivoted from the disengaged position into the engaged position independently of the actuating lever, the thread is not subject to jamming forces.

Abstract: A quick hitch coupling apparatus for coupling a trailer provided with a hitch coupler and a vehicle provided with a tow bar receiver channel, includes a hitch sleeve and a tow bar. The hitch sleeve is fit slidably over the receiver channel of the vehicle and is releasably secured thereto. The tow bar is releasably and pivotally connected to the hitch sleeve at one end, and is provided with a hitch ball at its opposite end. The hitch ball is moved laterally from side to side to the position the ball beneath the hitch coupler of the trailer. It may be necessary to move the tow vehicle forward or rearward a short distance to position the tow bar ball directly beneath the trailer coupling. The trailer is then connected to the hitch ball, and the vehicle is moved forward to straighten the connections between the vehicle, the tow bar, and the trailer.

Abstract: A towing carriage includes a double H shaped frame having a longitudinal axis and a pair of parallel tubular members transverse to the longitudinal axis. A pair of angle irons are affixed longitudinally between the tubular members. An axle assembly is supported by axle supports affixed to the angle irons. The axle assembly includes a pair of wheels situated so that the tubular members straddle the wheels. A channel beam is affixed to the front tubular member with a downward facing channel opening. A tow bar is pivotably mounted within the channel opeing and extends longitudinally forward toward the towing vehicle. A hitch cup is provieed at the forward end of the tow bar to mate with a trailer hitch on the towing vehicle. A pivot pin passes through the tow bar and channel beam to restrain relative rotation between the tow bar and the carriage frame. In one aspect, a pair of wheel ramps are provided with mounting posts arranged to fit within the transverse openings of the tubular members.

Abstract: A coupling device for connecting a towed vehicle to a towing vehicle in which the towed vehicle has a towing bar. There is a telescopic arm received within the towing bar with an end of the telescopic arm pivotally connected to an articulating arm. The other end of the articulating arm has mounted to it a trailer hitch adapted for connection to a trailer hitch ball. There is an anti-pivot collar which encircles the point where the telescopic arm and the articlulating arm are pivotally connected. By selectively extending the telescopic arm and moving the anti-pivot collar to permit articulation between the pivotal and telescopic arms, the coupling device can simplify connection between a towed and towing vehicle. There is further provided locking means for securely locking the coupling device in its locked position.

Abstract: An accessory kit is disclosed for extending the length of the tongue for a trailer, particularly a boat trailer. The kit includes telescoping related members, a tubular member detachably mounted on the tongue, a gear rack selectively movable therein, and a gear drive device mounted on the tubular member and operatively engaged with the teeth of the gear rack. A hitch ball is secured to the tubular member for detachably supporting the ball hitch of the trailer while a ball hitch is secured to the outer, extendable end of the gear rack for connection to a trailing vehicle, thereby substituting for the ball hitch of the trailer. In another embodiment, a d.c. motor is mounted in the tubular member for driving the gear device for permitting the extension and retraction of the gear rack from a remote position. Operation of the d.c. motor may be by a remote control device.

Abstract: The towing hitch for attachment to a towing vehicle is disclosed having a hitch member which is selectively shiftable throughout an area of movement thereby requiring only that the coupling element of a trailer be placed within the movement area in order to couple the trailer with the vehicle. The preferred hitch includes a framework for coupling with the towing vehicle, an elongated hitch member, and a coupling assembly coupling the member with the framework for selective axial and pivotal shifting of the hitch member throughout the movement area.

Abstract: A hitch for connecting the rear of a garden tractor to the rear of a garden tiller of the type having one or more tines which rotate in the direction of normal travel of said tiller comprising a beam, a bracket and an arm aligned in an adjustable triangular shape being in a substantially vertical plane for the controlled pulling of the tiller by the tractor in a direction opposite to the direction of rotation of the tiller tines thereof.

Abstract: A multi-arm tractor hitch with an improved adjustable arm having a pair of threaded end members with slots therealong, a middle member engaged with the end members in turnbuckle fashion, a locking member movably, preferably pivotably, attached to the middle member and having tabs positioned to engage the slots of both ends members when the locking member is in a lock position, to firmly lock them and the middle against relative rotation without any connection beyond the middle member.

Abstract: Telescoping trailer includes a fixed frame and a movable frame secured together for relative motions, and an emergency or safety brake. Actuation elements are secured to the fixed and movable frames. Relative motion automatically disconnects safety brake elements by moving one mechanical element relative to another mechanical element when the movable frame is moved relative to the fixed frame.

Abstract: A tow bar assembly for use with automotive vehicles for enabling one vehicle to be towed by another and wherein the hitch bar is laterally and pivotably adjustable by being attached to a self-centering sleeve which is slideably disposed about a cross bar that is secured to the front end of the trailing vehicle. The tow bar assembly allows the hitch carried by the hitch bar to be raised and urged forwardly and laterally so that the hitch may be engaged with the hitch ball of the towing vehicle without having to have the vehicles in perfect alignment. Minor movement of the trailing vehicle will thereafter automatically cause the centering sleeve to slideably traverse the cross bar thereby allowing the receiver hitch bar to become automatically centered and locked into proper towing position.

Abstract: A variable length lift link for a three-point hitch has two parts which are threaded together such that one part which is formed as a spindle moves relative to the other as it is rotated. Rotation of the spindle is provided by way of an electric motor which drives the spindle through a step-down transmission, including a worm gear. The electric motor can be controlled from either the operator's station on the vehicle or from behind the vehicle in the area where an implement is attached. Limit switches control the maximum and minimum lengths of the variable length link.

Abstract: A chassis with a telescoping articulated stinger for receiving and hauling containers over 40 feet is disclosed where the chassis rear tandem wheels assist in steering. The chassis mounts conventionally and pivotally at a fifth wheel to a towing tractor with a forward bolster for supporting the forward end of a container. The chassis has a telescoping stinger connecting the rear set of tandem wheels with overlying rear bolster for conventionally supporting and towing short cargo containers, preferably of 20 to 40 feet in length. Where a container of greater than 40 feet is desired to be hauled on the chassis, the stinger is telescoped to expose an articulating joint and both bolsters are allowed to pivot with respect to the chassis. The towing tractor is locked to the chassis at the fifth wheel, and the articulated stinger adjusted in length for the desired lever arm to permit optimum tandem wheel steering.

Abstract: A boat trailer including a main frame (4,8) having mounted thereon a keel support (21) adjustable, side supports (20) and self-storing upwardly and outwardly flaring dolphins (22). The trailer is capable of being located in water deep enough to float the boat on or off because the tongue is extendible, box beam (70) including hitch (76) is movable relative to box beam (10) under control of powered drive means (74), controlling flexible members (80,84), the opposite ends of which are anchored to box beam (10). A floating boat is guided into an automatic latch mechanism by guides (18,30) and automatically secured to or released from latch (48) from the helm of the boat.

Abstract: An extensible hitching device for road and rail vehicles is provided comprising a hydraulic actuator (4) having a cylinder (5), a piston (6), a piston rod (15) and a chamber (7) containing a hydraulic fluid; a coupling device (17) adapted for connection to the rear of another vehicle; resilient means urging the coupling device towards the other vehicle; a hydraulic circuit comprising a reservoir (25) connected to the chamber (7) through two ducts (26, 27), one comprising a normally closed valve (28) and the other a hydraulic pump (30); detection means for controlling opening of the valve (28) when the two vehicles, in the hitched position, form therebetween an angle greater than a given angle, and allowing the resilient means to cause the coupling device (17) to extend while driving back into the reservoir (25) the hydraulic fluid contained in the chamber (7) and control means for actuating the pump (30) so that the fluid driven thereby back into the chamber (7) causes the coupling device (17) to retract agai

Abstract: A hitch assembly for hitching a trailer vehicle and a tow vehicle. A latch assembly is mounted on one vehicle and a guide unit is mounted rearward of the latch assembly. A drawbar has a forward end portion releasably connectable to the latch assembly. The drawbar extends rearward in operative relationship to the guide unit. The guide unit includes guide plates with trailing edge sections in rearwardly diverging arcuate relationship forming a rearwardly open fan-shaped mouth. The rearward end of the drawbar carries coupling apparatus to connect with corresponding apparatus on the trailer. A drawbar guide roller assembly is mounted at an intermediate location on the drawbar. The rearwardly divergent edges of the guide unit are forwardly convergent to a U-shaped pocket. The guide roller assembly is located on the drawbar to be positioned in the pocket when the forward end of the drawbar is fixed in the latch assembly to arrest horizontal movement.

Abstract: In the case of the adjustable upper link in a three-point suspension device for a tractor, comprising a locking device in the form of a line fitted with a shut-off device and connecting together the two end-faces of the hydraulic cylinder, the invention simplifies the operation of the device in that it may be adjusted effortlessly from the tractor-seat. This is achieved in that the shut-off device is in the form of a ball-valve having an axis secured to a forked actuating lever, and in that springs are provided to urge the said actuating lever towards the shut-off position. A scale provides the tractor-driver with an accurate indication of the setting of the link. The design of a tube accommodating one end of the piston-rod as a compressed-air chamber ensures automatic displacement of the piston in the hydraulic cylinder.

Abstract: An attachment for tractors to permit connection with trailer couplings has a pair of plates, the outer of which carries a latch provided with a spring-loaded latching pin for releasable joinder with the couplings. The outer plate is reciprocated toward and away from the tractor by the piston shaft of a hydraulic cylinder, and a pair of rods guide the outer plate during reciprocation. After latching of the pin to the coupling the shaft is withdrawn to place the plates next adjacent each other, and before movement of the two vehicles, the plates are interconnected by a spring-loaded locking bolt carried by the inner plate.

Abstract: A pin lock for a turnbuckle of an ajdustable link on a three-point hitch. The pin locks the threads of the turnbuckle and is retained in the locking position by a retainer ring.

Abstract: A trailer tongue extender that is attached to the tongue of a boat trailer as a first step in launching the boat, allowing the vehicle that is backing the trailer into the water to keep back from the uncertain ground near the water's edge. The extender latches into a receptacle that is permanently installed on the trailer tongue allowing the attachment or removal of the extender in three steps without the use of tools, bolts, or pins.

Abstract: An adjustable drawbar, which is capable of longitudinal adjustment to accommodate implements having power lines of different lengths, having a hitch pin hole at one end to permit attachment of an implement and a plurality of bores through its other end. A bracket having aligned apertures is affixed to the tractor and supports the other end of the drawbar. A pin carried by a bell crank assembly mounted on the tractor is movable by means of a control rod between an adjust position in which the pin is extracted from at least one of said apertures and a hold position in which the pin extends through both apertures and an aligned one of the plurality of bores.

Abstract: The tongue or drawbar of a boat trailer is severed intermediate its ends; and the cut ends are then releasably hinged together by a pair of spaced, parallel hinge pins, either of which can be withdrawn to permit the forward end of the drawbar to be swung about the remaining pin, and rearwardly into an inactive position in which it effectively shortens the overall length of the drawbar, so that the associated trailer can be readily stored in a conventional garage. The hinge mechanism comprises a pair of tubular members designed to be slid over the cut ends of the drawbar, and then to be bolted and/or welded to the associated drawbar section. Confronting ends of the hinge members have thereon two sets of cooperating hinge barrels, which releasably support the two hinge pins about spaced, vertical axes adjacent opposite sides, respectively, of the drawbar. These tubular hinge members can be manufactured in various sizes so that they can be inserted onto drawbars of the most conventional sizes, e.g. 3".times.

Abstract: A safety trailer for shielding in road workers from flowing traffic includes a wheeled semi-trailer with a long draught bar attached to one side of the trailer and arranged for attachment to one side of the towing vehicle, providing a work area between the trailer and the tow vehicle secure from flowing vehicular traffic, and self-contained safety mounted emergency or warning lights are mounted on the trailer for safety.

Abstract: A small trailer that may be towed behind a small passenger automobile comprises a two wheel chassis with a clam shell type container that includes a lower half which is secured to the chassis and an upper half which is removable from the lower half to which it is normally hinged, the upper half being shaped to nest over the bottom of the chassis whereby the trailer may be readily stowed in a vertical position in the owner's garage.

Abstract: Means for telescoping the main frame of a boat trailer or the like having a tongue member which extends longitudinally of the main frame in a continuous section is disclosed. There is at least one sleeve member having a substantially rectangular cross section for slidably receiving the tongue member. Winch means, including a gear change mechanism, are used to move the main frame with respect to the tongue member and a boat or the like with respect to the frame.

Abstract: An adjustable length boat trailer has a rigid framework mounted on an axle supported by wheels. The framework has a rearward U-shaped portion and a pair of converging arm sections at its forward end. A T-shaped elongated tongue member is slideably and releasably secured to the framework. The tongue member has a forward elongated shaft portion having a hitch connection and rearward outwardly disposed crosspiece arms. The shaft portion is slideably and releasably secured between the converging arm sections while the crosspiece arms are adjustably and releasably secured to the U-shaped portion of the framework. Each of the crosspiece arms pivotally supports a roller assembly which is moveable along the length of the arm.

Abstract: An adjustable length upper guide member for the hitch attachment of a tractor has an outer tubular guide element within which is telescopingly positioned an inner guide element so as to be relatively displaceable thereto. A housing on the outer guide element has a pair of jaws pivotally mounted therein and the jaws each have first arms which are engageable with annular grooves on the inner guide element and second arms which form actuating cams facing each other. An operating lever has an eccentric portion within the housing and one side of the eccentric portion is engageable against the housing and the other side of the eccentric portion engageable with the actuating cams so that pivoting of the lever causes the eccentric portion to act upon the cams and pivot the jaws to a disengaged position. A support lever is pivotally connected to the operating lever so as to support the operating lever in the position in which the jaws are disengaged.

Abstract: A towing device releasably couples a towing vehicle to a towed vehicle and is movably mounted on the chassis beneath the grill guard of the towed vehicle. In a tow position, the towing device extends beyond the grill guard and the towed vehicle. In a retracted position, the towing device is unnoticeable.

Abstract: A tow bar for aircraft having a telescoping collapsible tongue connected to a yoke having right and left arms rearwardly extending to right and left aircraft engaging units for engaging opposite sides of an aircraft steerable nose-wheel assembly in which one of the arms pivots with respect to a shoulder portion of the yoke so as to swing out to one side to release an aircraft, a holding assembly for holding the swinging arm rigidly in towing position comprising a pin removably positionable in an opening in the shoulder and swinging arm, the arms and shoulders being economically fabricatable primarily from inexpensive mass-produced members welded together.

Abstract: In an adjustable trailer hitch device, a shank is adjustably receivable in a tube of a towing vehicle and terminates in an apertured plate inclined to the vertical. A second apertured plate is attachable by bolts to the first plate in any of a plurality of different positions to provide a plurality of different heights relative to the shank of a towing ball supported from the second plate. The shank and plates are invertible relative to the tube and the towing ball to double the number of heights which the ball may have with respect to the vehicle. The inclination of the plates provides desired clearances for a trailer coupling and allows use of less material without reducing the strength and rigidity of the device.

Abstract: In an elongate truck trailer tongue assembly having hollow, inner and outer telescoping tongue members movable between shortened and extended tongue positions, a remotely controlled, pneumatically actuated friction shoe is mounted within the tongue to selectively lock the tongue members in either the shortened or extended position. The tongue members are tubular and have square-shaped cross sections, and the friction shoe is shaped and mounted so as to be supported by the inner tubular member and, when actuated, to bear against interior wall surfaces of the outer tubular member, frictionally locking the members against relative movement and rigidifying the tongue assembly so that it acts as a unitary structure between the trailer and towing tractor.

Abstract: An elongated coupling member is connectable to the upper link of a three point tractor lift and to an implement carried by the lift, such as a spreader. The member includes a piston slideably mounted in a cylinder and a hydraulic circuit between a space at each side of the piston. The piston can be adjusted to a set position in which the relative positions of the piston and cylinder are maintained by hydraulic fluid within the circuit and spaces. An overload device, such as a spring biased, one-way valve, is included in the circuit so that upon overload, the piston moves, usually to lengthen the coupling member and allow fluid to flow from one space to the other. In one version, an overflow space or reservoir is in the circuit to accomodate excess fluid when the piston is shifted and one space is larger than the other.

Abstract: This invention relates to a winch-actuated extendable tongue for boat trailers and the like that is characterized by the winch being so located and reaved with respect to a pair of telescoping elements that it is effective to positively drive the tongue into extended as well as retracted position regardless of whether the load thereon is such as to extend or retract same. More specifically, the winch is mounted on the outer of the two telescoping elements for movement therewith and its cable is reaved from an initial point of attachment on the inner of said telescoping elements, around the winch drum several turns, over a pulley on the end of the outer element remote from the initial point of attachment, back again toward the latter to a second pulley on the adjacent end of the outer element, around the second pulley and toward the remote end of the outer element again to a second point of attachment on the inner element.

Abstract: A telescoping drawbar is provided to insure a variable length connection between a pulled trailer and a tandem connected trailer supported on a portable dolly. The telescoping drawbar includes a number of telescoped tube segments which are aligned and secured with interlocking wedges, plates and mating stops located on the surfaces of overlapping telescoping sections. The wedge-shaped plates and associated stops securely interlock the telescoping sections and accurately align locking openings for insertion of locking bolts.

Abstract: A device for logging trailers which have telescoping reaches providing for adjustment of the length of the trailer reach. The device is an expandable compressed air chamber positioned within the inner reach near the end contained by the outer reach. Four shoes are retained in contact with the expandable chamber. The shoes are provided with friction material adapted to contact the inner walls of the outer reach through openings in the walls of the inner reach. Compressed air is supplied to the expandable chamber through a hose from the truck cab. The truck operator is able to lock the inner reach relative to the outer reach at a desired length by control from the cab.

Abstract: An auxiliary towing hitch assembly and hitch extension for attaching a trailer to a towing vehicle such as a pickup truck, having a conventional towing hitch and mounting a body, such as a long camper body, which overhangs the rear end of the towing vehicle a distance such as to preclude direct attachment of the trailer to the vehicle hitch. The hitch assembly comprises a hitch extension in the form of a tow bar having front coupling means for releasable attachment to the towing vehicle hitch and rear coupling means for attachment to the trailer hitch. This hitch extension is removable to permit direct attachment of the trailer to the vehicle hitch when the overhanging vehicle body is removed.

Abstract: An extension for a trailer tongue for incorporating particularly in a boat trailer, so that if a towing vehicle cannot get close enough to the water, the tongue is then extended so the trailer and its boat can reach into the water; the trailer tongue extension consisting of an inner tongue being telescopically slidable in an outer tongue, the outer tongue being fastened to the trailer while the inner tongue has a hitch at its front end for connection to the towing vehicle, and cross pins through selective transverse openings in the inner and outer tongues locking them together at any desired extended length.

Abstract: A hydraulically operated variable length top guide coupling member for use in three point linkage couplings for attaching agricultural implements to farm tractors includes a cylinder and a main piston with piston rod carried for longitudinal movement within the cylinder to thereby vary the length of the coupling member. Articulation means are carried at one end of the cylinder and at the other end of the piston rod for connecting the coupling member between a tractor and an agricultural implement. A pair of hydraulic lines provide communication between a source of hydraulic fluid and cylinder spaces on opposite sides of the main piston. A one-way valve is located in the path of communication between each of the hydraulic lines and the respective cylinder spaces. A control piston is carried between the two one-way valves for controlling opening of the valves.

Abstract: A three point linkage for attaching a working machine to a vehicle includes two lower guide members, a substantially U-shaped coupling frame pivotally connected at its ends with the lower guide members, and an upper guide member supported by tension springs from the U-shaped coupling frame. A length adjusting device is carried by the upper guide member for longitudinally varying its length. The upper guide member can be secured in various adjusted length positions. A link is connected between the coupling frame and the length adjusting device for actuating the adjusting device to vary the length of the upper guide member upon the application of pressure to the coupling frame. A catch hook for connection to the working machine is carried at one end of the upper guide member and the hook can be locked and unlocked by movement of the coupling frame.

Abstract: Improvements in trailer hitch apparatus of the type used in heavy hauling, particularly for the transport of mobile home structures. The apparatus includes hydraulically elongatable tongue structure with height adjustable connector ball assembly as supported from the main rear truck frame structure; the apparatus is utilized in combination with a leaf-coil rear wheel spring structure that provides primary truck suspension. The trailer hitch is operable to support its towed structure in any of the open or closed elongated positions in order to better enable certain vehicle maneuvers, achieve optimum handling in emergency situations, and provide a more rugged, yet smoother riding connection to the towing vehicle.

Abstract: A three point linkage for coupling a tractor or similar vehicle to a working tool includes two lower guide members and an upper guide member which is resiliently connected to the lower guide members. A catch hook is located at one end of each of the guide members for coupling to the working tool. The other end of each of the guide members is coupled to the tractor. The upper guide member is longitudinally adjustable and includes an inner guide element telescopically cooperating with a spring loaded outer guide element. A nut, carrying pivotally movable locking jaws, is slidably carried on the outer guide element for fixing the outer guide element relative to the inner guide element. The catch hook of the upper guide member is carried at the opposite end of the outer guide element from the nut.

Abstract: A forwardly foldable agricultural planter includes a hitch shiftable as wing sectons are moved between transport and operational configurations. Rigid link tow bars pivot about centrally positioned pivots permitting the hitch to be horizontally shifted between transport and operational positions to thereby realize positive drawn implement control in both configurations. A telescoping drawbar provides further implement support and control and either manual or automatic latching mechanisms can be provided to secure the folded wing sections in position.

Abstract: An adjustable length upper guide member for the hitch attachment of a tractor has an outer tubular guide element within which is telescopingly positioned an inner guide element so as to be relatively displaceable thereto. A housing on the outer guide element has a pair of jaws pivotally mounted therein and the jaws each have first arms which are engageable with annular grooves on the inner guide element and second arms which form actuating cams facing each other. A lever has an eccentric portion within the housing and one side of the eccentric portion is engageable against the housing and the other side of the eccentric portion engageable with the actuating cams so that pivoting of the lever causes the eccentric portion to act upon the cams and pivot the jaws to a disengaged position.

Abstract: A clamping device utilizing hingedly interconnected clamping members and operating mechanism for forcing the clamping members against a trailer reach telescopically received in a trailer member to frictionally secure the trailer reach and trailer member in a selected adjusted position relative to each other.

Abstract: A hay transport having a bed mounted upon an axle, the bed being pivotable about the axle. A frame extends forwardly from the axle, and a tilt cylinder is affixed between the frame and the bed. A support structure has an inner sleeve affixed thereto. An outer sleeve slides over the inner sleeve, and a horizontal hitch cylinder is disposed within the inner sleeve. The hitch cylinder is affixed between the frame and the support structure, and the outer sleeve slides upon the inner sleeve as the hitch cylinder is operated. The support structure bears control mechanisms and is affixed to a prime mover. Actuation of the hitch cylinder causes the hay transport to be moved away from the primer mover.

Abstract: For use in a 3-point hitch for a tractor or the like wherein there is provided a top link of variable length and a pair of powered lift arms, an improved top link including an elongated threaded rod, a connector for securing the rod to either a tractor or an implement, and a nut structure threaded on the rod. A connector is provided for securing the nut structure to the other of the tractor or the implement and the nut structure is split so that it may move radially relative to the rod to engage or disengage the same. An actuator is provided for selectively effecting the relative movement or precluding the relative movement and may be operated to allow the relative radial movement of the nut relative to the rod to disengage the same from the rod whereby the rod may be moved axially relative to the nut without rotation to rapidly adjust the link to a desired length. Relative movement of the nut toward the rod to engage the same may then be effected to maintain the link at the desired length.

Abstract: A boat trailer with a telescoping tongue for facilitating the launching of a boat is described. The trailer is towed in a retracted position and, for launching and mooring, the tongue is telescoped by a positive drive to an extended position, wherein detachment and further mooring of the boat with respect to the trailer can be effected remotely.

Abstract: A boat trailer includes a wheeled trailer chassis for holding a boat for hauling, launching or retrieval. The wheeled chassis is moveable, by means of rack and pinion gears, relative to a frame member secured to a towing vehicle, for launching and retrieval of a boat. Movement of the wheeled chassis is achieved by actuation of a crank or the like mounted on the moving chassis. The operator thus moves with the boat for ready access between the boat and trailer during boat launching or retrieval.