Patent ID: 6302426
Filing Date: 2001-10-16
Classification: B60D

Abstract:
A fully externally supported trailer hitch housing for a trailer hitch, the housing being capable of operably connecting a trailer to a pulling vehicle, the housing comprising:a. a first side having a first lower plate, a first upper plate, and a first strengthening rib positioned between said first upper plate and said first lower plate, wherein said first strengthening rib is capable of independently supporting and strengthening said first lower plate as the trailer is being pulled by the pulling vehicle, and wherein said first strengthening rib is arcuate in cross section;b. a second side having a second lower plate, a second upper plate, and a second strengthening rib positioned between said second upper plate and said second lower plate, wherein said second strengthening rib is capable of independently supporting and strengthening said second lower plate as the trailer is being pulled by the pulling vehicle, and wherein said second strengthening rib is arcuate in cross section; andc. a housing cover operably attached to and interconnecting said first side and said second side.