Patent ID: 6100795
Filing Date: 2000-08-08
Classification: B60D

Abstract:
A trailer hitch alignment system, comprising:a control unit;a receiver unit attachable to a vehicle adjacent a ball hitch, wherein said receiver unit is in communication with said control unit;a vertically elongated transmitter unit attachable to a trailer hitch of a trailer adjacent a coupler, wherein said transmitter unit transmits a locating signal that is detected by said receiver unit; anda locating light attached to an upper end of said transmitter unit;wherein said control unit includes:a turn left indicator attached to said housing and electrically connected to said electronic circuitry, wherein said left turn indicator is comprised of a plurality of vertically orientated strength lights that display an amount of turning required; anda turn right indicator attached to said housing and electrically connected to said electronic circuitry, wherein said right turn indicator is comprised of a plurality of vertically orientated strength lights that display an amount of turning required.