Patent ID: 6758485
Filing Date: 2004-07-06
Classification: B60D

Abstract:
A trailer hitch assembly for a vehicle comprising:a generally tubular receiver configured for attachment to the vehicle, having a central aperture formed by walls of the receiver and having a rearward end; a hitch member slidably received within the central aperture and having an attachment portion configured for attachment to a trailer, said hitch member being movable between an extended position in which the attachment portion protrudes from the rearward end of the receiver for attachment to a trailer, and a reacted position in which the attachment portion is positioned inside the central aperture for storage; and a retention pin configured to selective engage first and second apertures in the receiver and a retention aperture in the hitch member, wherein the retention pin retains the hitch member in the extended position when the retention pin engages the retention aperture and the first and second apertures, said retention pin including a portion protruding outside the receiver to facilitate removal of the retention pin.