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Hitch for a vehicle having a single rear wheel

  • US 4,715,610 A
  • Filed: 05/13/1986
  • Issued: 12/29/1987
  • Est. Priority Date: 05/13/1986
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. In a hitch on a vehicle having a single rear wheel, said vehicle including a frame extending outwardly from both sides of said rear wheel and a rear body section having side portions, a rear portion, and a top portion including a contoured upper rear section;

  • said rear body section being supported on said frame and extending vertically above said rear wheel, the improvement comprising;

    a generally C-shaped support having opposite ends pivotally attached to said frame on opposite sides of said rear wheel, said support being attached forwardly of said rear wheel and being selectively movable between a lowered towing position and a raised stored position wherein said support encircles said side portions and said rear portion adjacent said contoured upper rear section of said rear body section above said rear wheel;

    a hitch plate attached to and extending out from the central portion of said support; and

    means for selectively locking said support against pivotal movement in said towing and stored positions.

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