Patent ID: 7344120
Filing Date: 2008-03-18
Classification: B66D

Abstract:
1. A receiver winch mount, comprising: a mounting plate having a top surface, a bottom surface, a front end, and a rear end, the mounting plate being adapted for having a winch secured thereto; a V-shaped support having a stress plate and two support plates angled rearwardly from opposite sides of the stress plate in a generally V-shaped configuration, the V-shaped support depending from the bottom surface of the mounting plate; and, a stub shaft having a front end mounted to the stress plate, the stub shaft being spaced apart from and extending beneath the mounting plate and having a central axis oriented in a direction extending from the front end toward the rear end, the stub shaft being adapted for being received by a receiver member of a hitch assembly, whereby the winch is supported on the mounting plate above the stub shaft.