Patent ID: 6080014
Filing Date: 2000-06-27
Classification: H01R

Abstract:
A trailer connector mount for a tow vehicle having a support member, a portion of the support member being accessible and having a uniform rectangular cross section, the mount comprising:(a) a main bracket including(i) a mounting flange portion defining a main clamping surface for placement against one surface of the support member;(ii) a planar first wall portion extending in spaced relation to the main clamping surface and having a first connector opening for receiving a first connector socket to be mounted thereto in spaced relation to the main clamping surface; and(b) a band clamp for securing the mounting flange portion against the support member,wherein a portion of the mounting flange portion projects laterally coplanar with the main clamping surface for receiving the band clamp in a coupled condition thereof and loosely enclosing the support member when the main bracket is located with the main clamping surface facing proximate the one surface of the support member.