Patent ID: 7600774
Filing Date: 2009-10-13
Classification: B60D,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A hitch adapter system, comprising: an inner square tube member for receiving Class-II type 1.25″ accessories; an outer U-channel member for plugging into a Class-III type 2″ receiver, wherein the inner square tube and outer U-channel members are welded together such that one wall of the inner square tube bridges the gap between the distal edges on opposite legs of the outer U-channel; a protrusion disposed on a longer leg of the outer U-channel and that is positioned and aligned to cantilever out about 1/16″ beyond an adjacent outer corner of the inner square tube member, wherein the protrusion provides a camming action to take up any looseness and slack, and to eliminate wobble and rattle when installed by a user; a series of hitch pin holes providing for a snug fastener to pass through a hitch adapter, a Class-II 1.25″ accessory, and a Class-III 2″ receiver.