Load-leveling, weight-distributing hitch system
First Claim
1. A load-leveling, weight-distributing hitch system, comprising:
- a) a hitch head, configured for attachment to a rear of a towing vehicle;
b) a T socket, horizontally pivotally attached to the hitch head;
c) a spring bar, having a forward end removably attached to the T socket;
d) a tension member, connected to a rearward end of the spring bar; and
e) a spring bar lift, configured for attachment to a tongue of a trailer, configured to apply tension to the tension member, so as to lift the rearward end of the spring bar, and thereby transmit a moment to the hitch head tending to lift the rear of the towing vehicle.
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Abstract
A load-leveling, weight-distributing hitch system includes a hitch head, configured for attachment to a rear of a towing vehicle, a T socket, horizontally pivotally attached to the hitch head, a spring bar, having a forward end removably attached to the T socket, a tension member, connected to a rearward end of the spring bar, and a spring bar lift, configured for attachment to the tongue of a trailer. The spring bar lift is configured to apply tension to the tension member, so as to lift the rearward end of the spring bar, and thereby transmit a moment to the hitch head tending to lift the rear of the towing vehicle.
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23 Claims
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1. A load-leveling, weight-distributing hitch system, comprising:
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a) a hitch head, configured for attachment to a rear of a towing vehicle;
b) a T socket, horizontally pivotally attached to the hitch head;
c) a spring bar, having a forward end removably attached to the T socket;
d) a tension member, connected to a rearward end of the spring bar; and
e) a spring bar lift, configured for attachment to a tongue of a trailer, configured to apply tension to the tension member, so as to lift the rearward end of the spring bar, and thereby transmit a moment to the hitch head tending to lift the rear of the towing vehicle. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20)
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21. A load-leveling, weight-distributing hitch system, comprising:
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a) a hitch head, attached to a rear of a towing vehicle, configured to receive a trailer tongue;
b) a T socket, horizontally pivotally attached to the hitch head, configured for receiving an end of a spring bar, and configured to transmit vertical moment to the hitch head;
c) a spring bar, having a first end and a second end, the first end being removably received in the T socket;
d) a spring bar lift, attached to the trailer tongue; and
e) a tension member, having a lower end connected to the second end of the spring bar, and an upper end connected to the spring bar lift, the spring bar lift having a closed position wherein tension is applied to the tension member, so as to lift the second end of the spring bar relative to the trailer tongue, and thereby transmit a moment to the hitch head tending to lift the rear of the towing vehicle. - View Dependent Claims (22)
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23. A load-leveling, weight-distributing hitch system, comprising:
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a) a towing vehicle, having a rear;
b) a trailer, having a trailer tongue including a frame;
c) a hitch head, attached to the rear of the towing vehicle;
d) a ball hitch disposed atop the hitch head, configured to receive the trailer tongue;
e) a pair of T sockets, horizontally pivotally attached to the hitch head, each configured for receiving an end of a spring bar, and configured to transmit vertical moment to the hitch head;
f) a pair of spring bars, each having a first end and a second end, the first end of each spring bar being removably received within a respective one of the T sockets;
g) a pair of spring bar lifts, attached to opposing lateral sides of the frame of the tongue of the trailer; and
h) a pair of tension members, each having a lower end connected to the second end of a respective one of the spring bars, and an upper end connected to a respective one of the spring bar lifts, the spring bar lifts being selectively adjustable between a closed position, wherein tension is applied to the respective tension member, so as to lift the second end of the respective spring bar relative to the trailer tongue frame, to thereby transmit a moment to the hitch head tending to lift the rear of the towing vehicle, and an open position, wherein tension on the respective tension member is released.
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Specification