Patent ID: 6099015
Filing Date: 2000-08-08
Classification: B60D,Y10S

Abstract:
A hitch system for attachment between spaced frame members of a vehicle, the system comprising:(a) a mounting bracket for attachment to said frame members;(b) a sleeve member secured to the mounting bracket, the sleeve member having a wall which includes (i) a vertical first slot extending downwardly from the top edge of the wall, and (ii) a second slot spaced from and communicating with the first slot, the second slot not extending to the top edge of the wall;(c) ball hitch means including a base means which is sized to enable the base means to slide into the upper end of the sleeve member; wherein the base means further includes a pin member secured directly to and projecting outwardly from the base means and capable of being received in the first slot and being further capable of being received in said second slot when said base means is rotated relative to said sleeve member; and(d) lock means for preventing rotation of the ball hitch means when the pin member is located in the second slot.