Patent ID: 6474674
Filing Date: 2002-11-05
Classification: B60D

Abstract:
An apparatus for removably coupling a trailer to a towing vehicle, said apparatus comprising:a mounting assembly mounted on the towing vehicle; a carriage mounted on said assembly, said carriage further comprising first and second ends; a cradle pivotally coupled with and disposed between said first and second ends, said cradle being pivotable about an axis extending generally in the direction of travel of the vehicle; a hitch fixedly mounted to said cradle, said hitch adapted to couple to the trailer; said mounting assembly comprising at least one rail having first and second ends, said first end being pivotally coupled with the towing vehicle; and said carriage further comprises at least one rail guide, said at least one rail guide adapted to slidably receive said at least one rail, said carriage during towing being slidable on said at least one rail in directions fore and at relative to the towing vehicle.