Patent ID: 7690672
Filing Date: 2010-04-06
Classification: B60D

Abstract:
1. A receiver for mounting to a frame of a motor vehicle, comprising: a main frame member including a cross member, a first end, a second end and a midpoint; a first selectively positionable mounting flange having a length and a height perpendicular to its length and capable of telescopically extending from said first end, said first mounting flange having a first series of anchoring apertures; a second selectively positionable mounting flange having a length and a height perpendicular to its length and capable of telescopically extending from said second end, said second mounting flange having a second series of anchoring apertures; and a pair of mounting brackets, each of said pair of mounting brackets includes a mounting skirt for engaging the frame of the motor vehicle, a first set of mounting apertures, and a second set of mounting apertures a spaced distance from said first set of mounting apertures, whereby said first set of mounting apertures are aligned with either of said first and second anchoring apertures to allow said mounting brackets to be secured to said main frame member in a first position and said second set of mounting apertures are aligned with either of said first and second anchoring apertures to allow said mounting brackets to be secured to said main frame member in a second position wherein, said mounting apertures and said anchoring apertures are arranged to provide adjustability of said pair of mounting brackets along said height and said length of said first and second mounting flanges.