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This invention is a hitch device particularly adapted for connecting a single wheel trailer to a bicycle. The ball member of the hitch device is connected to the bicycle frame. The cup member for coupling to the ball is connected to the end of the draw bar. The draw bar is provided with a depending

This invention is a hitch device particularly adapted for connecting a single wheel trailer to a bicycle. The ball member of the hitch device is connected to the bicycle frame. The cup member for coupling to the ball is connected to the end of the draw bar. The draw bar is provided with a depending lever, the distal end of which extends below the ball member. A bracket member is connected to the bicycle frame for anchoring one end of a spring member. The other end of the spring member is connected to the distal end of the depending lever. The distal end of the depending lever is in vertical alignment with the center of the ball, and the spring which is under a tension bias maintains this vertical alignment during the towing operation. The hitch device of this invention provides stability to the trailer and allows the bicycle to maintain its maneuverability.

대표청구항 ▼

A hitch for a bicycle-trailer combination wherein the trailer is provided with a draw bar and cup member fixed to the distal end of said draw bar, the improvement comprising: an arm member having a ball member fixed to the distal end of said arm member; means formed at the other end of said arm memb

A hitch for a bicycle-trailer combination wherein the trailer is provided with a draw bar and cup member fixed to the distal end of said draw bar, the improvement comprising: an arm member having a ball member fixed to the distal end of said arm member; means formed at the other end of said arm member to connect to a frame component of the bicycle; a bracket member connected to a second frame component of the bicycle; the cup member fixed to the distal end of said draw bar mounted on said ball member; a lever member depending from said draw bar, the end thereof extending below said ball member; and a spring member connecting said bracket member and said end of said lever member, said spring member, said end of said lever member and said ball member being in vertical alignment.