Patent ID: 6415475
Filing Date: 2002-07-09
Classification: B60D,Y10T

Abstract:
A hitch handle for engaging and facilitating carrying of a hitch head assembly of the type which includes a substantially vertically extending adjustable hitch bar having one or more circular openings normally used for adjustably securing the towed load; said handle comprising:an L-shaped portion, the elongated leg of which forms a hand grasp for the user, and the shortened leg of which extends in a direction to in use bear against a part of the hitch; a U-shaped member, the first leg of which is secured to the elongated leg of the L-shaped portion; the said U-shaped member being in a plane transverse to the plane of the L-shaped portion; and the second leg of the U-shaped member being removably receivable in a said opening in the substantially vertical hitch bar; whereby upon said second leg of the U being so received, an upward force supplied by the user at the said hand grasp rotates the L around the axis defined by the second leg of the U to bring the shortened leg of the L to bear against the hitch bar and thereby the hitch head assembly, thereby frictionally locking the handle against further rotation and enabling balanced lifting of the hitch head assembly by the user.