Patent ID: 9469171
Filing Date: 2016-10-18
CPC Classification: B60D

Claim Text:
1. A hitch device comprising: a. a hitch bar that connects the hitch device to a vehicle; b. a hitch mount in communication with the hitch bar; c. a ball mount, a ball, or both that is in communication with and extends through a portion of the hitch mount; d. a lifting device that is connected to the hitch mount, the hitch bar, or both, wherein the lifting device includes a lifting cylinder; and e. one or more gears in communication with the lifting cylinder; wherein the lifting device assists in moving the ball mount, the ball, or both through the hitch mount; wherein the lifting cylinder includes an electric motor; wherein the one or more gears in communication with the lifting cylinder are in direct communication with the ball mount so that the one or more gears directly move the ball mount; and wherein the one or more gears in communication with the lifting cylinder extend through a gear aperture in the hitch mount and into contact with the ball mount.