Patent ID: 6846000
Filing Date: 2005-01-25
Classification: B62D

Abstract:
1. An improved trailer hitch for engaging a kingpin of a trailer, comprising: a) a support frame; b) a head body member having a top plate with an opening formed therein defining a kingpin receiving slot; c) a base assembly affixed to an underside of the head body, the base assembly being connected to the support frame by a spherical bearing disposed on a center pin, whereby the base assembly has two degrees of freedom of movement relative to the support frame; d) a latch assembly disposed between the base plate and the head body member in alignment with the kingpin receiving slot; and e) a restraint device on one of the support frame and the base assembly extending through an aperture on the other of the support frame and the base assembly, the restraint device limiting the extent of rotation of the base assembly relative to the support frame.