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Guide apparatus for trailer hitch

  • US 4,199,756 A
  • Filed: 06/19/1978
  • Issued: 04/22/1980
  • Est. Priority Date: 06/19/1978
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. Apparatus for guiding the driver of a towing vehicle in positioning a first hitch element on the towing vehicle adjacent a complementary second hitch element on a trailer so that they can be readily engaged, the apparatus comprising:

  • arm means adapted to be mounted to the trailer and having a first portion extending transversely from the second hitch element to beyond the side of the towing vehicle and a second portion attached to the first portion and extending forwardly closely adjacent the side of the towing vehicle to indicate to the driver when the towing vehicle and the trailer are transversely aligned;

    sensing means mounted proximate the second hitch element and adapted to be actuated by the first hitch element as the towing vehicle and trailer are moved into positions in alignment with one another as established by the arm means so that their hitch elements are adjacent; and

    means responsive to the actuation of the sensing means for indicating to the driver that the hitch elements are adjacent and ready for engagement.

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