[특허]Shock absorbing trailer hitch

Rehme,Mark L.

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Shock absorbing trailer hitch

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국가/구분	United States(US) Patent 등록
국제특허분류(IPC7판)	B60D-001/50 B60D-001/00
미국특허분류(USC)	280/483; 280/486; 280/490.1; 280/511; 280/489
출원번호	US-0433241 (2006-05-12)
등록번호	US-7377536 (2008-05-27)
발명자 / 주소	Rehme,Mark L.
출원인 / 주소	Rehme,Mark L.
대리인 / 주소	Sand & Sebolt
인용정보	피인용 횟수 : 12 인용 특허 : 16

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Shock-absorbing trailer hitches each include a mounting member mountable on a towing vehicle; a hitch member which includes a coupler and which is mountable on a towed vehicle and pivotally mounted on the mounting member; and a shock absorbing mechanism for reacting pivotal movement of the hitch member. The shock absorbing mechanism preferably includes one or more non-pressurized hollow elastomeric springs. One of the hitches is a compact receiver hitch wherein the mounting member is insertable into a hollow receiving member mounted on the towing vehicle...

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The invention claimed is: 1. A shock-absorbing trailer hitch for use between a towing vehicle and a towed vehicle, the trailer hitch comprising: a first member adapted to engage the towing vehicle; a hitch member which is adapted to engage the towed vehicle and which is pivotally mounted on the first member about a single axis; a shock absorbing mechanism comprising at least one non-pressurized first spring member for reacting pivotal movement of the hitch member; a first through hole formed in the first member; a second through hole formed in the hitch member; a third through hole formed in the at least one first spring member so that the three holes are aligned with one another; and a fastener comprising an elongated shaft extending through the three holes to connect the first member, hitch member and at least one first spring member to each other. 2. The trailer hitch of claim 1 wherein the hitch member includes a mounting location adapted for mounting the hitch member to the towed vehicle; and wherein one of the mounting location and the at least one first spring member is selectively positionable at a plurality of adjustment locations each of which is a different perpendicular distance from the axis. 3. The trailer hitch of claim 2 wherein one of the first member and the hitch member defines a plurality of spaced holes each of which is a different perpendicular distance from the axis; further including a fastener for mounting the at least one spring member on the one of the first member and the hitch member; and wherein the fastener is selectively positionable to extend through a respective one of the holes to secure the at least one first spring member in a respective one of the adjustment locations. 4. The trailer hitch of claim 2 wherein the hitch member includes first and second elements; wherein the first element defines a plurality of spaced holes each of which is a different perpendicular distance from the axis; wherein the second element defines at least one hole; and further including a fastener which is selectively positionable to extend through a respective one of the spaced holes and through the at least one hole to secure the first and second elements to one another with the mounting location in a respective one of the adjustment locations. 5. The trailer hitch of claim 1 wherein the hitch member includes first and second spaced pivot arms through which the single axis passes and which extend outwardly from the single axis; further including at least one first crossbar extending from adjacent the first pivot arm to adjacent the second pivot arm and mounted on each of the arms; and wherein the at least one first crossbar has a mounting location adapted for mounting thereon a coupler adapted to couple with a coupler of the towed vehicle. 6. The trailer hitch of claim 5 wherein the at least one first crossbar is removably mounted on the pivot arms. 7. The trailer hitch of claim 6 wherein at least one second crossbar extends between and is rigidly mounted on the pivot arms. 8. The trailer hitch of claim 5 wherein each pivot arm includes first and second segments, the single axis passing through the first segment of each pivot arm; wherein the first segment of each pivot arm extends upwardly from the pivot axis; and wherein the second segment of each pivot arm is connected to and extends outwardly from the first segment in a generally horizontal direction. 9. The trailer hitch of claim 1 wherein the hitch member includes first and second elements; wherein the second element has a mounting location adapted for mounting thereon a coupler adapted to couple with a coupler of the towed vehicle; and further including a height adjustment mechanism for vertically adjusting the second element relative to the first element. 10. The trailer hitch of claim 9 wherein one of the first and second elements defines at least one fastener-receiving hole; wherein the other of the first and second elements defines a plurality of vertically spaced holes; and further including a fastener which is selectively positionable in the at least one fastener-receiving hole and one of the vertically spaced holes. 11. The trailer hitch of claim 1 wherein the at least one first spring member includes a non-pressurized hollow elastomeric spring. 12. The trailer hitch of claim 1 wherein the apparatus is free of a pressurized spring member for reacting pivotal movement of the hitch member. 13. The trailer hitch of claim 1 further comprising an externally threaded portion on the shaft; and a nut threadedly engaging the threaded portion. 14. The trailer hitch of claim 1 wherein the shaft of the fastener slides through one of the first and second holes during pivotal movement of the hitch member relative to the first member. 15. The trailer hitch of claim 14 wherein the shaft of the fastener slides through the third hole during pivotal movement of the hitch member relative to the first member. 16. The trailer hitch of claim 1 wherein the trailer hitch has front and rear ends defining therebetween a longitudinal direction of the trailer hitch and first and second sides defining therebetween an axial direction of the trailer hitch; the single axis extends in the axial direction; and the hitch member extends upwardly and rearwardly from the single axis directly over the first member. 17. The trailer hitch of claim 16 wherein the first spring member is disposed in its entirety rearwardly of the single axis. 18. The trailer hitch of claim 1 further comprising a fifth wheel mounted on the hitch member and adapted for coupling with the towed vehicle. 19. A shock-absorbing trailer hitch for use between a towing vehicle and a towed vehicle, the trailer hitch comprising: a first member adapted to engage the towing vehicle; a hitch member which is adapted to engage the towed vehicle and which is pivotally mounted on the first member about a single axis; and a shock absorbing mechanism comprising at least one non-pressurized first spring member and at least one non-pressurized second spring member; and wherein the at least one first spring member and the at least one second spring member respectively react pivotal movement of the hitch member in opposite directions. 20. The trailer hitch of claim 19 wherein the at least one first spring member is disposed between the first member and the hitch member and is compressible therebetween during pivoting movement of the hitch member in a first direction. 21. The trailer hitch of claim 20 wherein the first member, the hitch member and the at least one first spring member define respective holes which are aligned with one another; and wherein a fastener extends through each of the holes to connect the first member, hitch member and at least one first spring member to each other. 22. The trailer hitch of claim 21 wherein the at least one second spring member defines a hole aligned with the other holes; wherein the fastener extends through the hole in the at least one second spring member to connect the first member, hitch member, at least one first spring member and the at least one second spring member to each other; and wherein a portion of one of the first member and the hitch member is disposed between the at least one first spring member and the at least one second spring member. 23. The trailer hitch of claim 20 further including a stop to limit rotation of the hitch member in a second direction opposite the first direction. 24. The trailer hitch of claim 19 wherein the at least one first spring member is disposed between the first member and the hitch member and is compressible therebetween during pivoting movement of the hitch member in a first direction; and further comprising a stop to limit rotation of the hitch member in a second direction opposite the first direction wherein the stop includes the at least one non-pressurized second spring member which is compressible in response to rotation of the hitch member in the second direction. 25. The trailer hitch of claim 19 wherein the at least one first spring member is disposed between the first member and the hitch member; and wherein the at least one second spring member is mounted on one of the first member and the hitch member on a respective side thereof which faces away from the other of the first member and the hitch member. 26. A shock-absorbing trailer hitch for use between a towing vehicle and a towed vehicle, the trailer hitch comprising: a first member adapted to engage the towing vehicle; a hitch member which is adapted to engage the towed vehicle and which is pivotally mounted on the first member about a single axis; a shock absorbing mechanism comprising at least one first spring member for reacting pivotal movement of the hitch member in a first direction; wherein the hitch member includes a mounting location adapted for mounting the hitch member to the towed vehicle; and wherein one of the mounting location and the at least one first spring member is selectively positionable at a plurality of adjustment locations each of which is a different perpendicular distance from the axis. 27. The trailer hitch of claim 26 further comprising first and second holes formed in the first member each of which is a different perpendicular distance from the axis; third and fourth holes formed in the hitch member each of which is a different perpendicular distance from the axis; a fastener comprising an elongated shaft and having first and second alternate positions; the shaft of the fastener in its first position extending through the first and third holes to secure the first spring member to the first member and hitch member to provide a first one of the adjustment locations; and the shaft of the fastener in its second position extending through the second and fourth holes to secure the first spring member to the first member and hitch member to provide a second one of the adjustment locations. 28. The trailer hitch of claim 27 wherein the shaft of the fastener in its first position slides through at least one of the first and third holes during pivotal movement of the hitch member relative to the first member; and the shaft of the fastener in its second position slides through at least one of the second and fourth holes during pivotal movement of the hitch member relative to the first member. 29. The trailer hitch of claim 26 wherein the trailer hitch has front and rear ends defining therebetween a longitudinal direction of the trailer hitch and first and second sides defining therebetween an axial direction of the trailer hitch; the single axis extends in the axial direction; the hitch member comprises a pivot arm pivotally mounted on the first member about the single axis and a coupler which provides the mounting location; one of the coupler and first spring member is selectively movable relative to the pivot arm between a first set of longitudinally spaced locations each of which is a different perpendicular distance from the axis to provide the adjustment locations; and further comprising a first securing mechanism for securing the one of the coupler and the first spring member to the pivot arm at a selected one of the first set of longitudinally spaced locations. 30. The trailer hitch of claim 29 wherein the other of the coupler and first spring member is selectively movable relative to the pivot arm between a second set of longitudinally spaced locations each of which is a different perpendicular distance from the axis; and further comprising a second securing mechanism for securing the other of the coupler and the first spring member to the pivot arm at a selected one of the second set of longitudinally spaced locations. 31. The trailer hitch of claim 29 further comprising a height adjustment mechanism for vertically adjusting the coupler relative to the pivot arm. 32. The trailer hitch of claim 31 further comprising a mounting flange on which the coupler is mounted; first and second vertically spaced height adjustment holes formed in one of the pivot arm and mounting flange; third and fourth longitudinally spaced holes formed in the other of the pivot arm and mounting flange; and a fastener having first and second alternate positions; wherein the fastener in its first position extends from the pivot arm to the mounting flange through the first and third holes to secure the mounting flange to the pivot arm whereby the coupler is secured at a first position in which the coupler is at a first height relative to the pivot arm and in which the mounting location of the coupler is at a first one of the adjustment locations; and the fastener in its second position extends from the pivot arm to the mounting flange through the second and fourth holes to secure the mounting flange to the pivot arm whereby the coupler is secured at a second position in which the coupler is at a second height relative to the pivot arm which is different from the first height and in which the mounting location of the coupler is at a second one of the adjustment locations which is different from the first one of the adjustment locations. 33. The trailer hitch of claim 29 further comprising a mounting flange on which the coupler is mounted; a plurality of longitudinally spaced holes formed in one of the pivot arm and mounting flange; and a fastener which extends from the other of the pivot arm and mounting flange through a selected one of the longitudinally spaced holes to secure the mounting flange and coupler at a selected one of the first set of longitudinally spaced locations. 34. A shock-absorbing trailer hitch for use between a towing vehicle and a towed vehicle, the trailer hitch comprising: a first member adapted to engage the towing vehicle; a hitch member which is adapted to engage the towed vehicle and which is pivotally mounted on the first member about a single axis; a shock absorbing mechanism comprising a non-pressurized first spring member for reacting pivotal movement of the hitch member; a first through hole formed in one of the first member and hitch member; and a fastener which extends from the other of the first member and hitch member through the first hole to secure the shock absorbing mechanism to the first member and hitch member; the fastener sliding through the first hole during pivotal movement of the hitch member relative to the first member. 35. The trailer hitch of claim 34 further comprising a second hole formed in the first spring member; the fastener sliding through the second hole during pivotal movement of the hitch member relative to the first member. 36. The trailer hitch of claim 35 further comprising a second non-pressurized spring member; a portion of one of the first member and hitch member disposed between the first and second spring members; and a third hole formed in the second spring member; the fastener sliding through the third hole during pivotal movement of the hitch member relative to the first member.

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