Patent ID: 6824157
Filing Date: 2004-11-30
Classification: B60D,Y10S

Abstract:
An adjustable hitch assembly for mounting in a bed of a truck which comprises:(a) a mounting assembly configured to be mounted in the bed of the truck; (b) a mounting sleeve mounted on the mounting assembly and having a sidewall with holes in the sidewall; (c) reinforcing bars mounted adjacent the holes in sidewall of the mounting sleeve and having holes which are aligned with the holes in the sidewall of the mounting sleeve; (d) a telescoping tower slidably mounted in the mounting sleeve and having opposed ends with a sidewall extending between the ends and having holes in the sidewall; (e) a top plate mounted at one end of the telescoping tower; (f) a hitch ball mounted on the top plate; and (g) a pair of pins configured to be inserted through the holes in the mounting sleeve and through the holes in the telescoping tower to secure the telescoping tower in the mounting sleeve.