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Trailer hitch alignment device

  • US 5,821,852 A
  • Filed: 05/20/1997
  • Issued: 10/13/1998
  • Est. Priority Date: 05/20/1997
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. Apparatus for indicating relative axial alignment and proximity between a tow vehicle and a trailer comprising:

  • a plurality of visual indicators;

    a plurality of switches each having a plurality of contacts for rendering each visual indicator active;

    a probe for sensing relative axial alignment and proximity between the tow vehicle and the trailer, where said probe further comprisesa flexible cord;

    a storage reel for mounting on the tow vehicle for storing and paying out said flexible cord;

    a pulley having a mounting element for mounting said pulley to the trailer, where said mounting element is a magnet;

    a take up reel mounted on the tow vehicle for taking up said flexible cord, said take up reel having a tensioning element for biasing said take up reel such that said flexible cord is wound in to said take up reel;

    where said switches located proximate said storage reel are attached to indicators to indicate the relative angle between the tow vehicle and the trailer and where said switches located proximate said take up reel are attached to indicators to indicate the distance between the tow vehicle and the trailer.

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