Title: Trailer hitch

Abstract: A trailer hitch having a bar with a hitch socket at its forward end is releasibly, pivotally and longitudinally mounted on the trailer frame such that it can be automatically latched in place merely by forward movement of the towing vehicle. A pivot is provided which includes a first member movable longitudinally of the trailer frame with a pivotal second member pivotally mounted on the first member. Spring biased pins automatically lock the slidable and pivoting members rigidly to the trailer frame when in latching positions and provided back-up safety protection against surge overloads.

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Inventors: Boger, Ernest F. (Seattle, WA, US)

Application Number: 870354
Filing Date: 1978-01-18
Publication_date: 1979-01-16
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Primary Class(es): 280/479.2 D12/162
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US Patent Ref:

2988383	Jun, 1961	Carson	280/478.
3243202	Mar, 1966	Carson	280/478.
3740078	Jun, 1973	Murr	280/478.
3820822	Jun, 1974	Henderson	280/478.

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Primary Examiner: Peters, Jr., Joseph F.
Assistant Examiner: Schrecengost, R.
Attorney: Seed, Berry, Vernon & Baynham