Patent ID: 6663133
Filing Date: 2003-12-16
Classification: B60D

Abstract:
A trailer hitch apparatus for connecting a towed vehicle having a hitch coupling at adjustable height to a towing vehicle, comprising:(a) a base member adapted for fixable mounting onto the towed vehicle; (b) a guide unit rigidly connected to a rear extremity of the base member and defining a vertically oriented guide surface when the base member is mounted onto the towing vehicle; (c) a track unit defining a track surface engaging the guide surface for axially guided movement relative thereto; (d) means on the track unit for connecting a coupling receiver; (e) an elevator mechanism connected between the guide unit and the track unit for raising and lowering the track unit; and (f) a lock mechanism for positively locking the track member in a selectable one of a plurality of axially spaced positions relative to the guide unit.