Patent ID: 6439595
Filing Date: 2002-08-27
Classification: B60D

Abstract:
A flip-down ball-mount cover assembly adapted to function in combination with a ball-mount receiver having a front edge that is rigidly attached to a vehicle structure and a rear perimeter edge having an opening into which is inserted a ball mount, said assembly comprising:a) a receiver cover dimensioned to encompass the opening on the ball mount receiver, said cover having a first edge from where extends a center tab, a second edge, an outer surface, and an inner surface, b) an assembly attachment collar dimensioned to fit around the rear perimeter edge of the ball-mount receiver, said collar having a left-hinge mounting tab and a right-hinge mounting tab, and, c) a detent hinge attached between the left and right-hinge mounting tabs on said collar and the center tab on said cover wherein said hinge allows said receiver cover to be rotated from a closed position to an open position, wherein in the open position a ball-mount can be normally inserted into the opening on the ball-mount receiver.