Patent ID: 6854757
Filing Date: 2005-02-15
Classification: B60D,B62D,F16F

Abstract:
1. A shock absorbing trailer hitch for use between a towing vehicle and a towed vehicle; the shock absorbing trailer hitch comprising: a first support member adapted to engage the towing vehicle; a second support member adapted to engage the towed vehicle; a shock absorbing assembly connecting the first support member to the second support member; the shock absorbing assembly including at least one spring member; the first support member engaging the second support member in a manner that allows sliding movement between the first and second support members without allowing rotational movement between the first and second support members; and the first support member includes an inner member that extends through the shock absorbing assembly into the second support member; each spring member of the shock absorbing assembly being disposed radially outwardly of the inner member of the first support member.