Patent ID: 6446999
Filing Date: 2002-09-10
Classification: B60D,B60R

Abstract:
A trailer hitch alignment system comprising:a hitch assembly adapted for being coupled to a towing vehicle, said hitch assembly including a base portion and a joint member extending from said base portion, said joint member being adapted for coupling to a socket of a trailer tongue, said hitch assembly further including a set rod extending upwardly from said base portion, said set rod being positioned proximate said joint member such that said hitch assembly is adapted for being positioned such that said set rod is positioned between said joint member and the towing vehicle when the hitch assembly is coupled to the towing vehicle; a mirror assembly removably couplable to said set rod, said mirror assembly including a mirror pivotally coupled to a mirror connection frame, said mirror being pivotal about a generally horizontal axis for facilitating viewing of said joint member by a user in the towing vehicle; said mirror assembly including a rod assembly extending from said mirror frame, said rod assembly including a base rod having a hollow first end for receiving said set rod whereby said base rod is held in a substantially vertical position; and said rod assembly including an extension rod coupled to said base rod, said extension rod being extendable relative to said base rod whereby said rod assembly is telescopic for adjusting a length of said rod assembly, said base rod being insertable into said extension rod.