Patent ID: 6155588
Filing Date: 2000-12-05
Classification: B60D

Abstract:
A tilting trailer hitch connectable between a towing vehicle and a trailer comprising:a main support assembly having a plurality of pivot connections;a hitch coupler attached with the main support assembly and configured to connect the main support assembly to the towing vehicle;a hitching mechanism attached to the main support assembly, suited for coupling to a trailer to be towed by towing vehicle;at least one actuator pivotally connected to the main support assembly and being operable to rotate a portion of the main support assembly thereby raising the hitching mechanism along a generally arcuate path to an uppermost position and lowering the hitching mechanism to a lowermost position; andthe main support assembly comprising a compressed, loading position and an expanded travel position, and the actuator being operative to automatically move the main support assembly between the compressed position and the expanded position in response to trailer loading.