B60D1/075

TRAILER HITCH ATTACHMENT
20190126699 · 2019-05-02 ·

The present invention provides a trailer hitch attachment for a front end loader. The trailer hitch attachment comprises a frame having a first frame member perpendicularly affixed to a second frame member. The first frame member includes a channel configured to slidably receive a first end of an elongated member. The first frame member and the first end of the elongated each include an aperture that receives a fastener to secure the first end of the elongated member within the channel. A second end of the elongated member further comprises a universal ball mount having a plurality of ball hitches thereon. The second frame member is affixed to a panel that removably secures to a surface of a front end loader via a fastener. In an alternative embodiment, the frame further includes a pair of support members that are diagonally disposed between the first and second frame member.

Hitch switch adapter cap with wireless capabilities
10266024 · 2019-04-23 ·

The current invention is a Hitch Switch trailer accessory (switch adapter cap). It is a trailer/camper electrical connection adapter/cap with luminescent features that can be used to switch/power on and off the marker lights on the trailer/camper. The switch adapter cap attaches to electrical pin or blade connectors on standard trailers and campers. It fits over the male connector attached to the trailer/camper. The switch adapter cap has internal components that make connection with the pins or blades on the trailer/camper connector. The switch adapter cap has a novel light-up feature (either around the switch or the switch itself) that enables the switch adapter cap to be visible in low-light settings. The cap will have a wireless communication means that can connect to a computer application on a computing device.

Adapter for Supporting an Apparatus on a Vehicle Tow Hitch Assembly
20190106061 · 2019-04-11 ·

An adapter for use with a tow hitch assembly attached to a vehicle so the adapter may support a useful apparatus which can be utilized with the vehicle and/or be utilized to carry bicycles or other items without compromising the ability to tow a towable vehicle. The adapter comprises an adapter collar having a collar opening sized and configured to be received on and engage either a hitch shaft or a receiver collar of the tow hitch assembly. A pair of arms extend forwardly toward the vehicle from the adapter collar. Each arm has an aperture that aligns with apertures on the hitch shaft and receiver so a locking device may be received through the aligned apertures to secure the adapter to the tow hitch assembly. The useful apparatus attaches to or is integral with outer sides of the adapter collar and/or one or more of the arms.

Trailer hitch system
10252588 · 2019-04-09 · ·

A trailer hitch system for improving the speed and safety of attaching the trailer to a tow vehicle. The hitch may include a shank that may be attached to the trailer through a ball hitch. A receiver may be provided on the tow vehicle such that attachment of the trailer to the tow vehicle may be accomplished by introducing the shank into the receiver when the tow vehicle is backed to the trailer. A funnel shaped guide member may be provided to facilitate aligning the shank with the receiver. Also, friction reducing rollers may be used with the shank or the receiver. Moreover, a height adjustment and visual guidance system may be included to facilitate connecting the trailer to the tow vehicle.

King pin adaptor, hitch assembly, and towing system
12030353 · 2024-07-09 ·

A king pin adaptor is provided for allowing a king pin, intended to connect to a fifth wheel hitch, to be attachable to a ball hitch assembly. A ball hitch assembly is provided having a plurality of vertical and longitudinal positions for securing a ball member to allow for greater flexibility in attaching to various towed structures. The king pin adaptor and ball hitch assembly may be used alone or together as components of a towing system for towing a trailer with a king pin or ball mount.

Trailer hitch architecture adaptable to multiple conventional drawbar sizes having drawbar adaptor size-reducing sleeve for attachment pin

The disclosed inventive concept provides a trailer hitch arrangement for use with a drawbar that is adaptable to universally use a high strength conventional hitch pin. Particularly, a reducing pin sleeve is fitted into the hitch pin hole of the drawbar. The inner diameter of the reducing pin sleeve is less than the hitch pin hole conventionally formed in the drawbar while the inner diameter of the reducing pin sleeve is the same as that of the receiver. When the drawbar is fitted into the receiver, the reducing pin sleeve is captured therein, thus preventing side-to-side movement relative to the drawbar. The disclosed inventive concept allows vehicle owners having a standard 3 receiver trailer hitch which conventionally includes a hitch pin hole to safely and effectively handle above 20,000 lbs. trailer rating by insertion of the hitch pin sleeve into the hitch pin hole provided in the drawbar.

Hitch Switch Adapter Cap with Wireless Capabilities
20190016185 · 2019-01-17 ·

The current invention is a Hitch Switch trailer accessory (switch adapter cap). It is a trailer/camper electrical connection adapter/cap with luminescent features that can be used to switch/power on and off the marker lights on the trailer/camper. The switch adapter cap attaches to electrical pin or blade connectors on standard trailers and campers. It fits over the male connector attached to the trailer/camper. The switch adapter cap has internal components that make connection with the pins or blades on the trailer/camper connector. The switch adapter cap has a novel light-up feature (either around the switch or the switch itself) that enables the switch adapter cap to be visible in low-light settings. The cap will have a wireless communication means that can connect to a computer application on a computing device.

Tow Ball Adaptor
20180361808 · 2018-12-20 ·

A tow ball adaptor for coupling an implement hitch to a tow ball includes a plate. A first hole in the plate is complementary to and configured to insert a tow ball that is coupled to a vehicle. A coupler is coupled to the plate and configured to couple to the tow ball to retain the tow ball in the first hole. A cutout that extends into the plate is substantially complementary to and configured to insert an implement hitch. A plurality of third holes in the plate extends linearly between the first hole and the cutout. The third holes are complementary to and positioned to selectively align with a pair of orifices that is positioned singly in an upper and a lower tongue of the implement hitch. A hitch pin is inserted through the orifices and the third hole to couple the implement hitch to the plate.

Under bed hitch mounting system
12070975 · 2024-08-27 · ·

A hitch mounting system capable of attaching to a vehicle, where, the vehicle includes a frame and a load bed is disclosed. The hitch mounting system may include at least one rail, the rail being a generally continuous member, where the rail includes at least one end portion, and where the end portion is deformed in a shape capable of attaching to the frame of the vehicle. The hitch mounting system may also include at least one mounting aperture located in the rail, the mounting aperture capable of having secured thereto an accessory.

Charging adapter and mobile power supply

A charging adapter includes a hitch adapter assembly including a tube that is received in a trailer hitch of a vehicle, a mounting plate coupled to the tube, and an electric vehicle socket coupled to the mounting plate. The electric vehicle socket receives power from an electric vehicle charging station. The hitch adapter assembly is coupled to a mobile or fixed power storage device in the vehicle via a wire or power cord. The power cord conveys power from the electrical vehicle charging station to the power storage device. The power storage device stores the power for use at a selected location and time.