Patent ID: 6170852
Filing Date: 2001-01-09
Classification: B62D

Abstract:
A trailer hitch assembly, comprising:a support frame having a lower portion and an upper portion attachable to a vehicle;a telescoping structure pivotally attached to said support frame, wherein a hitch ball is attachable to said telescoping structure;a wear plate positioned between said telescoping structure and said lower portion of said support frame; anda locking means attached to said upper portion of said support frame and engageable with said telescoping structure for allowing a user to simultaneously lock/release an extending movement and a pivoting movement of said telescoping structure;wherein said telescoping structure comprises:a receiver member pivotally attached within said support frame; andan extending member slidably positioned within said receiver member;wherein said locking means comprises a locking pin extendible through a lock aperture within said receiver member and said extending member, wherein said locking pin extends downwardly into said telescoping structure from an upper vertical position through said upper portion of said support frame;a pair of wing members attached to an upper surface of said receiver member for preventing the locking pin from extending adjacent said receiver member when said receiver member is rotated within said support frame.