Abstract: A lightweight towing cross member assembly 10 is disclosed. The cross member assembly 10 includes relatively lightweight front and rear cross members 12, 14, and reinforcement plates 16, 18 which offer added support to the assembly 10. The heavy-gauge, load-bearing plates 16, 18 are localized in the areas of high stress (i.e., the center of the assembly 10), and provide the assembly 10 with the load-bearing ability and towing performance of prior towing cross member assemblies, which are manufactured solely from heavy-gauge materials.

Abstract: A hitch link structure includes two hitch tubes angled with respect to each other and having forward ends connected by upper and lower hitch plates welded to the tubes. The plates include weld cutouts designed so the same plates can be used with a variety of different hitch tube angles, depending on the width of the mainframe hitch mount-up. Three apertures in the forward end of each of the plates receive bolts which connect the selected hitch link to the plates. The apertures also act as weld fixturing locators to speed hitch construction. The weld cutouts, in generally a half moon configuration, facilitate low cost fillet welds at easily accessible locations regardless of hitch tube angle and facilitate fillet weld connections in relatively lowly stressed areas. The lower plate is apertured to define an intermediate support hole for the safety chain, and the central bolt connecting the hitch link also attaches to the safety chain so the chain is accommodated without additional parts.

Abstract: An underbed gooseneck hitch assembly includes a channel housing that is secured to a pair of angle brackets. The angle brackets are secured to a pair of frame mounting brackets, which are in turn mounted to the frame rails of the vehicle. The hitch assembly also includes a ball socket for receiving a ball hitch. A pull cable handle assembly includes a spring biased retaining pin that can be retracted from and inserted into the ball hitch to secure the ball hitch for use. The ball hitch protrudes above the cargo bed and is attachable to a gooseneck trailer. Insertion of the ball hitch is accomplished by turning the handle of the pull cable handle assembly to an unlocked position, rotating the handle to a locked position, and inserting the ball hitch into the ball socket. The ball hitch is properly aligned with the retaining pin by inserting the ball hitch completely into the ball socket and aligning indicia on the ball hitch with a notch on the ball socket.

Abstract: A device that enables a forklift beam to transport trailers or other mobile vehicles whereby a trailer hitch attachment is secured to a hollow shaft at one end of the device and a forklift beam on a forklift vehicle is secured to a hollow shaft at the other end of the device. When both the forklift beam and the trailer hitch are secured to the device, a mobile vehicle or trailer may be secured to the trailer hitch and transported via the forklift. The device may also receive a generic elongated beam in place of the trailer hitch such that the forklift can be used to lift heavy objects for transport such as combustion engines by securing a rope or chain to the engine and then securing the chain or rope around the beam.

Abstract: A towing device is provided including a bracket (12) and an elongate hitch rod (14). The bracket (12) includes a longitudinal bore (34) and one or more pins (36) oriented transverse to the longitudinal bore (34). An end portion of each pin extends partially into the longitudinal bore. The hitch rod (14) includes a cylindrical shaft (50) and a clevis (52) connected to the shaft's distal end. The clevis (52) is attached to the shaft (50) in a manner that weights the shaft in a desired orientation. The shaft (50) includes at least one groove (60) with a spiral portion (62) and a notch (64). The spiral portion (62) extends from the shaft's proximal end and ends with the notch (64). During use, the transverse pin (36) engages the notch (64), thereby locking the rod (14) with the bracket (12). The weighted orientation of the shaft encourages this engaged arrangement.

Abstract: A hitch link structure includes two hitch tubes angled with respect to each other and having forward ends connected by upper and lower hitch plates welded to the tubes. The plates include weld cutouts designed so the same plates can be used with a variety of different hitch tube angles, depending on the width of the mainframe hitch mount-up. Three apertures in the forward end of each of the plates receive bolts which connect the selected hitch link to the plates. The apertures also act as weld fixturing locators to speed hitch construction. The weld cutouts, in generally a half moon configuration, facilitate low cost fillet welds at easily accessible locations regardless of hitch tube angle and facilitate fillet weld connections in relatively lowly stressed areas. The lower plate is apertured to define an intermediate support hole for the safety chain, and the central bolt connecting the hitch link also attaches to the safety chain so the chain is accommodated without additional parts.

Abstract: A towing device for vehicles is connected with a connection pin for a holding on the vehicle body and a hook-in eye connected with the pin, the connection pin having a fastening section as well as a lug part forming the hook-in eye. In a towing position and in an inoperative position, the connection pin is held in a support part of the vehicle body so that it cannot be lost, and, in the towing position, the connection pin with the fastening section can be fixed in a tension-resistant and pressure-resistant manner in a holding element of the support part and, in the inoperative position, can be fixed in the holding element by way of a locking device arranged adjacent to the hook-in eye.

Abstract: A tow hitch rear bumper assembly for a motor vehicle includes a rear bumper for attachment to a frame of the motor vehicle and a tow hitch extending through and integral with the rear bumper.

Abstract: A tow system is disclosed for towing small four-wheel vehicles having handlebars for steering and equipped with a front luggage bar assembly, e.g. an ATV, behind a van or other tractor vehicle. Such tow system includes a tow bar portion that connects to the front luggage bar assembly, a hitch portion that is fixed to the central rear end portion of the tractor vehicle and spring members connected to the left and right handlebars elastically biasing the four wheel vehicle to move straight ahead. The tow bar portion includes an elongated flat metal bar with a lateral bent end and an angle member is adjustably fastened to the metal bar to provide a reception space to hook onto the front luggage bar assembly of the towed four-wheel vehicle. A mounting plate in the hitch portion is fastened the tow bar portion to allow horizontal movement between the flat metal bar and the mounting plate to accommodate turning of the tractor vehicle.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a trailer hitch receiver including a main frame member, a hitch receiver box carried on the main frame member and a pair of opposed mounting brackets. Each of the opposed mounting brackets includes a first mounting arrangement or series of apertures that secures the mounting brackets to the main frame member in a first position and a second mounting arrangement or second set of mounting apertures for securing the mounting brackets to main frame member in a second position. Additionally, each mounting bracket includes a notch in the forward edge thereof which provides the necessary clearance for mounting the mounting brackets inboard of mounting flanges carried by the main frame member. Accordingly, the mounting brackets may also be mounted in an inboard or outboard position as necessary to meet the needs of any particular application.

Abstract: A trailer hitch assembly for towing a trailer behind a towing vehicle includes a frame member including a hitch receiver box, a mounting bracket carried on each end of the frame member and a tow hook integrally formed in each of said mounting brackets.

Abstract: A quick-release attachment device having a receiver assembly mountable in a concealed position under the rear fender of a motorcycle, the device being useful for quickly connecting and disconnecting load-supporting apparatus such as, for example, a trailer hitch, carrier platform, golf club carrier, or the like. The concealed receiver assembly desirably embodies two laterally spaced, longitudinal support members attachable to the motorcycle frame in a position that is hidden by the rear fender, a transverse support member interconnecting the longitudinal support members, and a downwardly inclined receiver member depending from the transverse support member to receive an upwardly inclined, projecting portion of a load-supporting apparatus that is insertable into the receiver member.

Abstract: A bicycle trailer hitch employs an adjustably positioned universal hitch ball. The bicycle trailer hitch attaches to a hitch receiver mounted on the bicycle frame and encompasses the rear tire of the bicycle. The trailer hitch slides into the hitch brackets and is secured by clevis pins. Height adjustments between the hitch and the trailer are made with two “L” shaped brackets. The lower bracket has the ball joint attached. The trailer tongue is attached to the ball joint.

Abstract: A carrier frame for a spring cushion truck hitch includes first side mounting plates and a transverse load-resisting tube connected between the mounting plates. The stiffener extends laterally beyond the first plate and includes second side plates which connect the frame of the hitch to the truck frame, so that the carrier frame can be removed from the hitch and the hitch re-used on a different truck having a different frame configuration.

Abstract: A trailer hitch for attachment to a towing vehicle comprises an elongated cross-beam which is secured to the frame of the vehicle and which has a hitch receiver extending rearwardly therefrom at the center thereof. The hitch receiver is adapted to removably receive an elongated tow bar therein to enable the vehicle to tow a trailer or the like. A tow bar support is secured to the cross-beam for removably receiving and supporting the tow bar therein when the tow bar is removed from the hitch receiver so that the longitudinal axis of the tow bar is disposed substantially parallel to the longitudinal axis of the cross-beam.

Abstract: A removable underlift T-bar support accessory for tow trucks with underlift T-bars for lifting and towing a fifth wheel trailer or a goose neck trailer. The underlift T-bar comprises a boom connected to a crossbar having two legs. The accessory mounts on the underlift T-bar and provides a fifth wheel hitch assembly or a hitch ball at an appropriate working elevation thereby enabling the lifting and towing of a fifth wheel trailer or a goose neck trailer by a tow truck equipped with an underlift T-bar.

Abstract: A trailer hitch includes a cylindrical receiver perpendicularly mounted on a horizontal laterally extending tube attached to a vehicle. The receiver carries a slider movable between a first, retracted position substantially entirely disposed beneath the vehicle bumper and a second, extended position wherein the slider projects rearwardly of the vehicle bumper and carries a hitch ball for attachment to a towed object. A cam slot and cam follower are cooperatingly formed on the slider and the receiver, with the cam slot having angularly disposed ends for rotation of the slider between first and second angularly disposed position simultaneous with translation of the slider between first and second retracted and extended positions. A decorative cover overlays the exposed portions of the horizontal tube and the slider when the slider is in the retracted position.

Abstract: A integrated lift gate and hitch system, configured to be secured to a vehicle chassis, includes two support brackets, a cross brace extending between and secured to the support brackets, and a tow hitch secured to the cross brace. The cross brace and tow hitch are positioned such that the tow Lite L is recessed no more than six inches from the rearmost extremity of either the vehicle chassis or the lift gate when the latter is stowed.

Abstract: A high strength hitch. The hitch is affixed to the rear of a towing vehicle. The apparatus includes a frame having a transversely extending tubular structural member extending between a first end and a second end and having a front, a rear, a bottom, and a top. A rearwardly extending first tubular receiving member is provided with its forward end affixed to the rear of the transverse tubular structural member. A second tubular receiving member is provided mounted below the first tubular receiving member. An upper forward portion of the second tubular receiving member is affixed below the transverse structural member. A strengthing bottom plate is provided below and affixed to the second tubular receiving member. The bottom plate also has an upwardly extending forward portion which is affixed to the front of the transverse structural member.

Abstract: A mounting apparatus for mounting an accessory to a pickup truck having a chassis, and having a bed attached to the chassis. The mounting apparatus includes a frame assembly for receiving the accessory; and bed pad structure for attachment to the chassis of the truck and for selectively attaching the frame assembly to the chassis of the truck with a portion of the bed pad structure positioned within the bed of the truck in a position in which the bed pad structure will not encumber the bed of the truck when the frame assembly is not attached to the chassis of the truck.

Abstract: A carrier frame for a spring cushion truck hitch includes side mounting brackets and a transverse load-resisting (torsion) bar connected between the mounting brackets. The mounting brackets connect the frame of the hitch to the truck frame, so that the carrier frame can be removed from the hitch and the hitch re-used on a different truck having a different frame configuration. The mounting brackets carry the hitch below the truck bumper which need not be removed or replaced.

Abstract: A self-propelled agricultural implement having a power unit with a pair of steerable drive wheels and a pair of rearward balance wheels. The forward end of the power unit is selectively connectable to an implement attachment having forward attachment wheels and power connections from the power unit.

Abstract: A self-lubricating saddle which continually lubricates the rotational elements thereof as the saddle is in use. Generally, the saddle comprises a base, a surface plate, and a saddle head. A king pin extending substantially through the center of these three components, provides a pivot point for horizontal rotation. A grease fitting is located on an upper surface of the saddle head, in a position which is easily accessible to maintenance personnel. An inlet extends from the grease fitting through the saddle head to a grease reservoir defined by a conduit or duct on the lower surface plate of the saddle head. Grease or other lubricants are retained to provide continual lubrication of the rotational elements of the saddle, and also to provide lubricants directly to the rotational elements.

Abstract: A bicycle trailer hitch assembly including first and second hitch members configured as mirror images of one another, the hitch members being adapted and arranged for attachment to opposites sides of the bicycle frame adjacent the rear wheel. Each member includes a body portion having a first projection configured for abutting relation with the chain stay of the bicycle and a second arcuately configured projection for tangentially abutting relation with the seat stay, each of the projections having a fastener arrangement coacting with the body portion and the adjacent stay of the bicycle frame for enabling securing the hitch member to the frame. Both projections extend from the same side of the body portion with the opposite side of the body portion including a slotted socket opening for receiving the ball end of a trailer tongue fastener. The tongue fastener is retained in position by means of a pin passing through the opposing walls of the slot.

Abstract: A self-propelled agricultural implement having a power unit with a pair of steerable drive wheels and a pair of rearward balance wheels. The forward end of the power unit is selectively connectable to an implement attachment having forward attachment wheels and power connections from the power unit.

Abstract: A tow bar assembly adapted to extend between a towing vehicle and a towed vehicle. A frame is provided which includes a bearing element secured to the front end of the frame and a mounting element secured to the rear end of the frame. The mounting element is adapted to be selectively connected to the receiver hitch of a towing vehicle, while the bearing element extends rearward toward the towed vehicle in one embodiment. A pair of elongated, telescopic swing arms are pivotally secured to the bearing element and extend to the towed vehicle for attachment thereto. The bearing element further includes a yoke rotatable about a ball joint having at least two degrees of freedom which allows for movement of the swing arms in both vertical and horizontal planes. The swing arms further include pivot flanges that are pivotally secured to the swing arms at an end nearest the towed vehicle.

Abstract: A snowmobile hitch has a U-shaped mounting bracket for mounting to the tunnel and grab bar of a snowmobile using existing bolt holes in the grab bar. The mounting bracket aerodynamically and aesthetically fits the snowmobile and does not protrude from the snowmobile except when a hitch is attached. A ball mount hitch is slidably received within a ball mount receiver of the mounting bracket, and may be readily attached and removed therefrom.

Abstract: An automotive wheel lift is adapted to carry a motorcycle by wheel pads removably mounted on the wheel lift crossbar. Each wheel pad includes an inverted crossbar channel for placement over the crossbar, an upright wheel channel parallel with the crossbar channel, and a lock bar for removable placement under the crossbar to alternatively lock the wheel pad to the crossbar or to release it from the crossbar. Tie down straps from the ends of the lock bars help secure a motorcycle in standing position.

Abstract: A base plate is securable to a vehicle bumper using a threaded bolt attachment and supports a rectangular support which in turn is secured to and supports a planar top plate. A front plate is angularly positioned between the top plate and base plate to provide the combined support structure of a vehicle hitch securable to a vehicle bumper. A transversely extending saddle plate is spaced from the front plate at the lower edge thereof defining a lower channel therebetween. A pair of latch arms each defining respective notches therein are pivotally supported upon the vertical support and are coupled to a transversely extending angularly disposed cam plate. A return spring is operative to urge the latch arms to an upward locking position. An elongated handle is secured to one of the latch arms and extends downwardly therefrom. A pool cart or the like having an upper tube and lower tube is received within the latch arm notches and lower channel respectively to secure the pool cart to the vehicle hitch.

Abstract: A trailer hitch includes a hollow tube insertable into a hollow receiver of a towing vehicle. Mounted inside of the tube are a pair of locking bolts and a key actuated locking cylinder. The locking bolts are spring biased outwardly through aligned holes in the tube and receiver for locking the trailer hitch to the receiver. The locking bolts are restrained against movement to an unlocking state by an arm which is connected to the key-actuated tumbler cylinder disposed within the tube. A key can be inserted into the tumbler cylinder and rotated to move the arm to an unlocking state, permitting the locking bolts to be pushed manually inwardly to an unlocking state.

Abstract: A portable (removable) tongue for connecting a house trailer to a towing vehicle for towing the trailer from one location to another with the tongue being adapted for easy and rapid disconnection from the towing vehicle and trailer. The tongue is adapted to be attached to, and removed from, the frame which supports a house trailer and includes a coupler and hitch lock, a pair of arms connected to and diverging from the coupler and hitch lock, a first pair of coupling members associated with the free ends of each arm, and a second pair of coupling members adapted to be secured to the frame of the trailer, and a fastener for locking each first coupling member to a respective second coupling member. The tongue is adapted to be readily secured to the frame of the trailer for towing purposes and easily removed from the frame of the trailer while the trailer is parked in a trailer court for living purposes.

Abstract: A connection apparatus for connecting a vehicle to a wheeled container for towing the container including a handle having at least a portion lying generally parallel to the container wheel axle. The apparatus is connected to the vehicle in a manner permitting the container to pivot and to roll slightly so as to track well during towing. A channel is formed between an elongated angle and one or more angular brackets for receiving the container handle. A clamping device is movable between positions closing the open side of the channel to clamp the handle in the channel and an open position for removal of the handle. The channel is adjustable in width and height and the angular bracket positions are adjustable to accommodate various handle shapes. A releasable locking device is provided to lock the channel closed around the handle during towing. The locking and clamping devices are adjustable to accommodate various handle heights and shapes. The apparatus is thus adaptable to almost any handle configuration.

Abstract: A towing apparatus is disclosed which has a hitch receiver that is moveable underneath a tow vehicle between a rearward hitching position and a forward towing position. The apparatus has a stationary guide rail which is longitudinally mounted underneath the tow vehicle rearward of the rear axle. A carriage is slidably engaged on the guide rail and has a rearwardly extending hitch receiver. At the rearward hitch position the hitch receiver is substantially in the conventional towing position at the rear bumper of the tow vehicle. After hitching a towed vehicle to the receiver, the tow vehicle is backed up to move the carriage and receiver forwardly on the guide rail to the towing position which is ideally adjacent to the rear axle. The carriage and receiver with attached hitch are then locked in place at said position. A towed vehicle may be either directly hitched to the receiver or may be hitched by way of an intermediate coupling section.

Abstract: A bicycle trailer includes a carrier frame, two wheels provided on two sides of the carrier frame, and a connecting device which is adapted to couple with a frame body of the bicycle. The carrier frame has two pairs of vertical stubs extending upward therefrom in such a manner that one pair of stubs are respectively located on two sides of the front end portion while the other pair of stubs are respectively located on two sides of the rear end portion, and a seat secured to a lower surface of the front end portion of the carrier frame. The connecting device includes a connecting rod pivoted to the seat and rotatable about a horizontal axis, and a coupler unit attached on a front end section of the connecting rod. The coupler unit includes a vertical inner plate adapted to be disposed on one side of the frame body and abutting against a seat stay and a chain stay of the frame body, and a vertical outer plate disposed on the other side of the frame body and abutting against the seat stay and the chain stay.

Abstract: A hitch for towing a trailer behind a truck. The inventive device includes a mounting assembly securable to a frame of the truck. A receiving assembly is secured to the mounting assembly for receiving a vertical stanchion having a ball hitch secured to an upper end thereof. A coupling assembly projects through both the receiving assembly and the vertical stanchion to removably couple the two together.

Abstract: A portable quick hitching device connects to a vehicle equipped with a bucket or other attached implement. The base of the device is constructed so as to engage the lip of the bucket and to support a towing ball or wagon hitch pin. A brace attached to an opposing side of the bucket secures the base to the bucket.

Abstract: A snowmobile conversion frame kit including a frame member arranged for securement to a roll bar, that in turn is secured to an associated snowmobile, such that the frame member includes a steering assembly at its forwardmost end and the steering assembly includes a wheel member at each end of the steering assembly, with each wheel member having a brake system secured thereto, with a swing arm pivotally mounted to a rearwardmost end of the frame member, with the swing arm assembly having an axle mounting a tire member thereto, and a sprocket secured to the axle, such that upon power directed to the sprocket rotation of the rear wheel member is effected effecting motivation of the thusly converted snowmobile, wherein towing of the snowmobile is permitted by employing a coupling assembly arranged for grasping and securing the swing arm assembly, with the tow bar assembly having a coupling for securement to a tow vehicle.

Abstract: A collapsible tow bar assembly adapted to extend between a towing vehicle and a towed vehicle. A frame is provided which includes a bearing element secured to the front end of the frame and a mounting element secured to the rear end of the frame. The mounting element is adapted to be selectively connected to the receiver hitch of a towing vehicle, while the bearing element extends rearward toward the towed vehicle. A pair of elongated, telescopic swing arms are pivotally secured to the bearing element and extend to the towed vehicle for attachment thereto. The bearing element further includes a yoke rotatable about a ball joint having at least two degrees of freedom which allows for movement of the swing arms in both vertical and horizontal planes. The swing arms further include pivot flanges that are pivotally secured to the swing arms at an end nearest the towed vehicle.

Abstract: A hitch assembly for connecting a towed vehicle to a towing vehicle having a pair of longitudinally extending frame portions. The hitch assembly is attachable to a selected vehicle of a group of towing vehicles having frame portions spaced apart a variety of different widths. The hitch assembly includes a pair of end members. Each end member has an attachment connectable with a respective frame portion of the towing vehicle and a support fixed to the attachment. Each attachment has a plurality of elongate openings each for receiving a fastener to attach its end member to the frame portion of the towing vehicle. At least one of the attachment elongate openings in each attachment extends in a direction parallel to the support. At least one of the elongate transverse openings extends in a direction perpendicular to the support. The support has at least one elongate transverse opening extending in a direction parallel to the length of the support and a transverse circular opening.

Abstract: A transporter device for jet skis comprised of a first support attachable the rear of a vehicle. A second support attachable to the vehicle. A transverse support is coupled at intermediate points to the rearward ends of the primary supports. A quick disconnect couples the first main support with the cross support. A swivel joint couples the rearward end of the second main support with the cross support. The cross-support is formed with a small channel member coupled to the second primary support and a large channel member receiving the small channel member at an intermediate extent and coupled to the first primary support. A quick disconnect pin couples the two channel members of the cross support to effect its shortening and lengthening. A pair of cradle members are secured to the large channel member for receiving thereon a jet ski with a forward upwardly extending support secured to the smaller channel member with a wench for supporting the forward end of a jet ski whereby a jet ski may be transported.

Abstract: A support mounting unit is provided for mounting a transportable cart or like apparatus to a vehicle so as to provide an easy method of transport for an apparatus. The mounting unit includes a mounting means for securing the invention to the rear bumper of a vehicle, a top and bottom clamping jaw for securing the cart to the mounting unit, and an automatic locking mechanism. The top jaw of the invention is attached to a main body portion by means of hinges on each side of the body portion. The top jaw can then be moved from a nominally horizontal closed position to an angled upwardly open position. Thus, once a lower attachment bar secured to the transportable apparatus has been placed in the lower U-shaped bracket, the apparatus is rotated and the upper attachment bar pushes the top jaw into the open position. The attachment bar can now be secured in the U-shaped bracket embedded in top jaw, and the top jaw can return to a closed position where the locking bolt automatically secures it.

Abstract: A hidden, receiver type trailer hitch is provided for vehicles and comprises an elongate curved or straight transverse tubular strut of rectangular cross-sectional configuration and having reinforced horizontal connection plates at each end of the strut for bolted connection of the strut to the lower surface of the longitudinal frame members of a vehicle. Vertical connection plates are connected by welds to the outside edges of the horizontal connection plates and project upwardly from the horizontal connection plates for bolted connection to the outside side walls of the frame members. A tubular hitch receiver is connected by welds to the upper wall of the transverse strut and is reinforced by reinforcing plates that are connected by welds to both the side walls of the receiver and the front wall of the transverse strut.

Abstract: A trailer hitch, including a structural frame member which receives a tow bar/hitch ball assembly, and includes a way to attach the structural member to a towing vehicle. The trailer hitch further provides a way to securely mount one or more tow bar assemblies, on, and in, the structural frame member.

Abstract: A pair of elongated hitch bar assemblies including first and second ends have their first ends universally mounted from the forward ends of front-to-rear extending toe braces of the forward skis of a snowmobile and the second ends thereof releasably anchored to the rear ends of the toe braces.

Abstract: A trailer for lifting and transporting large loads is constructed of a pair of elongated side trusses, adjustably connected together at their ends by structural frames, and having a plurality of lifter frames rotatably and slidably mounted on the elongated side trusses. A first of the end structural frames is secured to a hitch assembly for pulling the trailer and this first structural frame as well as each of the elongated side trusses is provided with a mechanical lifting device to separately move the same. A pair of chassis having wheels for moving the trailer are connected to the mechanical lifting devices, under the elongated side trusses, and are separately connected to the hitch assembly by tow rods.

Abstract: A generally plate-like mounting member is provided for rigid securement to a tow hitch area of a towing vehicle and the mounting member is of non-circular configuration in plan shape and includes upwardly convergent inclined peripheral edges. A generally horizontal plate-like fixture is provided and includes a downwardly opening cavity of a shape complimentary to the shape of the mounting member with the side walls of the cavity also being upwardly convergent so as to match the inclination of the peripheral edges of the mounting member. The upper side of the fixture includes a plurality of tow hitch balls projecting upwardly therefrom in horizontally spaced relation and the plan shape of the mounting member and cavity is such that the fixture may be downwardly secured over the mounting member in a plurality of predetermined rotated positions about a vertical axis relative to the mounting member equal to the number of hitch ball members mounted from the fixture.

Abstract: A portable (removable) tongue for connecting a house trailer to a towing vehicle for towing the trailer from one location to another with the tongue being adapted for easy and rapid disconnection from the towing vehicle and trailer. The tongue is adapted to be attached to, and removed from, the frame which supports a house trailer and includes a coupler and hitch lock, a pair of arms connected to and diverging from the coupler and hitch lock, a pair of male coupling members secured to the free ends of each arm, and a pair of female coupling members adapted to be secured to the frame of the trailer, and a clip for locking each male coupling member to a respective female coupling member. The tongue is adapted to be readily secured to the frame of the trailer for towing purposes and easily removed from the frame of the trailer while the trailer is parked in a trailer court for living purposes.

Abstract: There is disclosed a modular trailer hitch and tow bar having multiple coupling points at which the trailer may be separated from its towing vehicle. The first is a pivoting coupling on a vehicle mount unit near the horizontal axis of the towing vehicle rear wheels. The second coupling is rearwardly displaced from the first and is a sleeve and bar coupling which is normally used to separate the tow bar into a trailer connector unit and a vehicle mount unit. The third coupling is rearwardly displaced from the second and is arranged to conform to the juncture of the bifurcated arms of a conventional travel trailer tongue. The third coupling operates in conjunction with clamps engaging the tongue to form a rigid and rugged joinder of tow bar to trailer tongue arms. A vehicle mounted tow bar holder holds the truck mount unit portion stationary when the tow bar is disconnected at the second coupling.

Abstract: A concealed trailer hitch device for a vehicle or truck comprises a first hitch interconnect member permanently and rigidly fixed to a frame of the vehicle. The first hitch interconnect member has a coupling member integrally formed as one of its parts which is in a downward orientation and is at least partially concealed under the vehicle. The hitch device includes a second hitch interconnect member of singular construction which has (i) a first end configured for insertion onto the coupling member of the first interconnect member along the downward orientation and (ii) a receiver end configured with a hitch receiver socket as a remaining end which is in approximate horizontal orientation when the second hitch is coupled at the first interconnect member. A locking pin is provided for releasably retaining the second hitch interconnect member coupled at the first hitch interconnect member.

Abstract: A trailer hitch assembly for installation to the frame or chassis of a pick-up truck and for use with a gooseneck trailer is herein provided, the trailer hitch assembly comprising a detachable ball hitch including a stem attached at one end thereof, a mounting frame which includes means for attaching the mounting frame to the chassis of the truck, and receiving means for securing the stem of the ball hitch to the mounting frame, and integrated locking means for locking the stem of the ball hitch in the receiving means in an operative, locked position. This invention provides the distinct advantage of using integrated locking means which do not include a lock washer, such that the tendency of the lock washer to rip and tear the mounting plate with continued tightenings and loosenings is obviated. The hitch assembly is completely concealed when not in use, leaving the truck bed with a flush floor.