Patent ID: 6042137
Filing Date: 2000-03-28
Classification: B60D

Abstract:
A height adjustable trailer hitch device in combination with a trailer comprising:a trailer;a height adjustable trailer hitch device further comprising:a first vertical hinge joint block element for attachment to a vehicle and having a predetermined plurality of holes;a second vertical hinge joint block element to attach to the trailer and having a predetermined plurality of holes;a pair of pin members;a center block element connecting said first joint block element and said second joint block element, said center block element having a first end and a second end, each of said first and second ends being provided with a plurality of apertures for selectively receiving a pin member; anda pair of elongated plates supporting the center block element, the first joint block element and the second joint block element, by being fixedly positioned to the first and second joint block elements by the pair of pin members inserted through selected ones of said holes and apertures;whereby the trailer remains level while being attached to the towing vehicle by pivoting and securing the center block element at its ends with the respective first and second vertical hinge joint block elements by selecting a suitable aperture.