U.S. patent application number 17/206882 was filed with the patent office on 2021-07-08 for towbar with a hitch adaptor system.
The applicant listed for this patent is HORIZON GLOBAL AMERICAS INC.. Invention is credited to Jacob BELINKY, Russell BRZEZINSKI, Yung-Hao KUNG.
Application Number | 20210206215 17/206882 |
Document ID | / |
Family ID | 1000005462306 |
Filed Date | 2021-07-08 |
United States Patent
Application |
20210206215 |
Kind Code |
A1 |
BELINKY; Jacob ; et
al. |
July 8, 2021 |
TOWBAR WITH A HITCH ADAPTOR SYSTEM
Abstract
A towbar with a hitch adaptor system incorporating a detachable
receiving member and a detachable hitch ball is shown and
described. The towbar with a hitch adaptor system may include a
linkage member, a connecting member, a coupler and a receiver
member. The receiver member may also include a detachable receiving
hitch and a detachable hitch ball.
Inventors: |
BELINKY; Jacob; (Carleton,
MI) ; KUNG; Yung-Hao; (Plymouth, MI) ;
BRZEZINSKI; Russell; (Berkley, MI) |
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Applicant: |
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State |
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HORIZON GLOBAL AMERICAS INC. |
Plymouth |
MI |
US |
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Family ID: |
1000005462306 |
Appl. No.: |
17/206882 |
Filed: |
March 19, 2021 |
Related U.S. Patent Documents
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16175015 |
Oct 30, 2018 |
10953713 |
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17206882 |
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62578764 |
Oct 30, 2017 |
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Current U.S.
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1/1 |
Current CPC
Class: |
B60D 1/52 20130101; B60D
1/145 20130101; B60D 1/06 20130101; B60D 1/075 20130101; B60D 1/485
20130101 |
International
Class: |
B60D 1/52 20060101
B60D001/52; B60D 1/06 20060101 B60D001/06; B60D 1/145 20060101
B60D001/145; B60D 1/07 20060101 B60D001/07; B60D 1/48 20060101
B60D001/48 |
Claims
1. A hitch adaptor system comprising: a linkage member; a
detachable receiving device, the detachable receiving device
comprising a detachable receiving member; and a connecting member
operatively connected to both the linkage member and the detachable
receiving device.
2. The hitch adaptor system of claim 1, wherein the linkage member
is removably attachable to a towbar of a vehicle via a set of at
least two plates and wherein the connecting member is permanently
fastened to the linkage member via at least one weld.
3. The hitch adaptor system of claim 1, wherein the detachable
receiving member is configured to accept a hitch accessory.
4. The hitch adapter system of claim 3, wherein the hitch accessory
is attached to the detachable receiving member with a hitch pin
assembly that extends through apertures in the detachable receiving
member and the hitch accessory.
5. The hitch adapter system of claim 3, wherein the hitch pin
assembly comprises a hitch pin, a hitch pin nut and a hitch pin
clip.
6. The hitch adapter system of claim 5, wherein the hitch pin
comprises at least one radial protrusion positioned along a
perimeter of a pin body.
7. The hitch adapter system of claim 6, wherein the at least one
radial protrusion comprises a pair of radial protrusions wherein
the radial protrusions are along opposite sides of the hitch
pin.
8. The hitch adapter of claim 6, wherein the apertures of the
detachable receiving member comprise a pair of key slot
apertures.
9. The hitch adapter of claim 8, wherein the protrusions align with
the key slot apertures.
10. The hitch adapter of claim 6, wherein the pin body comprises
threads positioned along a distal end to receive a hitch pin
nut.
11. The hitch adapter of claim 10, wherein the pin body comprises a
thru aperture to receive a hitch pin clip.
12. The hitch adapter of claim 4, wherein the hitch pin assembly
comprises a pin head having a recess formed along opposing sides of
the pin head.
13. A hitch adaptor system comprising: a linkage member; a
detachable receiving member; a connecting member, the connecting
member being operatively connected to the linkage member; and a
coupler, the coupler being operative connected to both the
connecting member and the detachable receiving member.
14. The hitch adaptor system of claim 13, wherein the coupler is
removably fastened to the detachable receiving member.
15. The hitch adaptor system of claim 13, wherein the coupler
further comprises a locking member to permit locking of the coupler
to the connecting member.
16. The hitch adaptor system of claim 13, wherein the detachable
receiving member is configured to accept a hitch accessory.
17. The hitch adapter system of claim 16, wherein the hitch
accessory is attached to the detachable receiving member with a
hitch pin assembly that extends through apertures in the detachable
receiving member and the hitch accessory.
18. A hitch adaptor system comprising: a linkage member, the
linkage member being capable of being operatively secured to a
towbar; a receiving member; a connecting member operatively
connected to the linkage member; and a coupler operatively
connected to both the connecting member and the receiving
member.
19. The hitch adaptor system of claim 18, wherein the receiving
member is configured to accept a hitch accessory.
20. The hitch adapter system of claim 19, wherein the hitch
accessory is attached to the receiving member with a hitch pin
assembly that extends through apertures in the receiving member and
the hitch accessory.
Description
CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION
[0001] This application is a continuation of U.S. patent
application Ser. No. 16/175,015 entitled "TOWBAR WITH A HITCH
ADAPTOR SYSTEM," filed on Oct. 30, 2018, which claims priority to
U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 62/578,764 entitled,
"TOWBAR WITH A HITCH ADAPTOR SYSTEM," filed on Oct. 30, 2017, each
of which are incorporated herein by reference in their
entireties.
FIELD OF THE INVENTION
[0002] The present invention is generally related to a towbar with
a hitch adaptor system and, more particularly, to a towbar with a
hitch adaptor system incorporating a detachable receiving member
and a detachable hitch ball.
BACKGROUND
[0003] A towbar with a hitch adaptor system is often used in
association with towed vehicles, such as trailers. The towbar with
a hitch adaptor system may be utilized to operatively connect a
towing vehicle with a towed vehicle. The towed vehicle may include
a coupler that operatively engages with the hitch ball of the
towbar. This engagement may allow the towing vehicle to tow the
towed vehicle. The engagement of the coupler with the hitch ball
may allow the towing vehicle to rotate relative to the towed
vehicle and vice versa as is known in the art
[0004] The coupler and the hitch ball are also widely used for
coupling trailers to tow vehicles. Generally, the hitch ball is
securely mounted to the rear of the tow vehicle and the coupler is
mounted on the trailer tongue. However, there are certain types of
equipment which do not utilize the coupler and the hitch ball in
which the coupler or the hitch ball may need to be replaced.
However, the replacement may be time consuming and since tow
vehicles are normally used to tow a wide variety of trailer types,
such a conversion is frequently necessary. Such repeated changeover
of equipment is undesirable since it presents an increased
likelihood of damage to the coupling elements or a mistake in
attaching the hitch ball to the rear of the tow vehicle.
[0005] Also, the coupler and the hitch ball may be used in
applications for SUV's or other vehicles where there is a demand
for both aesthetics as well as functional towing. Such application
may require the coupler and the hitch ball not to be shown when
those are not in use.
[0006] Therefore, there is a need for an improved towbar with a
hitch adaptor system having detachable members or retractable
members that are convenient for the user, that may require less
space, and that me be both aesthetic as well as functional.
SUMMARY
[0007] In one embodiment, the present invention relates to a towbar
with a hitch adaptor system. In another embodiment, there is
provided a towbar with a hitch adaptor system that includes a
detachable receiving member and a detachable hitch ball. The towbar
with a hitch adaptor system may include a linkage member, a
connecting member, a coupler and a receiver member. The receiver
member may also include a detachable receiving hitch and a
detachable hitch ball.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0008] Operation of the present teachings may be better understood
by reference to the detailed description taken in connection with
the following illustrations. These appended drawings form part of
this specification, and written information in the drawings should
be treated as part of this disclosure. In the drawings:
[0009] FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a towbar with a hitch
adaptor system incorporating a detachable receiving member in
accordance with one embodiment of the present disclosure;
[0010] FIG. 2 is a perspective view of a connecting member and a
coupler of the embodiment of FIG. 1;
[0011] FIG. 3A is a perspective view of one embodiment of the
coupler of the embodiment of FIG. 1;
[0012] FIG. 3B is a top view of the coupler of the embodiment of
FIG. 3A;
[0013] FIG. 3C is a side view of the coupler of the embodiment of
FIG. 3A;
[0014] FIG. 3D is a perspective view of the coupler and one
embodiment of a receiver member of the embodiment of FIG. 3A;
[0015] FIG. 3E is a cross sectional view of the embodiment of FIG.
3D;
[0016] FIG. 4A is a perspective view of alternative embodiment of
the coupler of the embodiment of FIG. 1;
[0017] FIG. 4B is a top view of the coupler of the embodiment of
FIG. 4A;
[0018] FIG. 4C is a side view of the coupler of the embodiment of
FIG. 4A;
[0019] FIG. 4D is a perspective view of the coupler and another
embodiment of the receiver member of the embodiment of FIG. 4A;
[0020] FIG. 4E is a top view of the embodiment of FIG. 4D;
[0021] FIG. 5 is a perspective view of a towbar with a hitch
adaptor system incorporating a detachable hitch ball in accordance
with one embodiment of the present disclosure;
[0022] FIG. 6A is a perspective view of one embodiment of the
detachable hitch ball and a coupler of the embodiment of FIG.
5;
[0023] FIG. 6B is a front view of the embodiment of FIG. 6A;
[0024] FIG. 6C is a side view of the embodiment of FIG. 6A;
[0025] FIG. 6D is a top view of the embodiment of FIG. 6A;
[0026] FIG. 6E is top views of exemplary embodiments of the
detachable hitch ball of the embodiment of FIG. 6A;
[0027] FIG. 7 are perspective views of embodiments of the
detachable hitch balls with receiver members in accordance with the
present disclosure;
[0028] FIGS. 8A-8C are exemplary views of one embodiment the
receiver member;
[0029] FIGS. 9A-9C are exemplary views of one embodiment a pin
assembly;
[0030] FIGS. 10A-10C are exemplary views of one embodiment a pin of
the pin assembly;
[0031] FIGS. 11A-11D are exemplary views of one embodiment a pin
nut of the pin assembly; and
[0032] FIGS. 12A-12C are exemplary views of one embodiment a pin
clip of the pin assembly.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0033] Reference will now be made in detail to exemplary
embodiments of the present teachings, examples of which are
illustrated in the accompanying drawings. It is to be understood
that other embodiments may be utilized and structural and
functional changes may be made without departing from the
respective scope of the present teachings. As such, the following
description is presented by way of illustration only and should not
limit in any way the various alternatives and modifications that
may be made to the illustrated embodiments and still be within the
spirit and scope of the present teachings.
[0034] As used herein, the words "example" and "exemplary" mean an
instance, or illustration. The words "example" or "exemplary" do
not indicate a key or preferred aspect or embodiment. The word "or"
is intended to be inclusive rather an exclusive, unless context
suggests otherwise. As an example, the phrase "A employs B or C,"
includes any inclusive permutation (e.g., A employs B; A employs C;
or A employs both B and C). As another matter, the articles "a" and
"an" are generally intended to mean "one or more" unless context
suggest otherwise.
[0035] It is noted that the various embodiments described herein
may include other components and/or functionality, such those from
other described embodiments herein. It is further noted that while
various embodiments refer to a towbar with a hitch adaptor system,
various other systems may be utilized in view of embodiments
described herein. Further, the present system may include a variety
of components, not limited to the components discussed below.
Optionally, the present system may include multiple units of the
same components. In an embodiment, the present system may include
just the towbar with a hitch adaptor system described herein.
Further, the present system may include components of each of the
towbar with a hitch adaptor system to create a combination of each
feature of the various systems.
[0036] FIG. 1 illustrates a non-limiting exemplary embodiment of a
towbar with a hitch adaptor system 100 as shown and described
herein. The towbar 50 may be operatively attached with a towing
vehicle (not shown) in any appropriate manner. For example, the
towbar 50 may be attached to a frame of the towing vehicle, such as
being welded thereto or being attached with fasteners. The present
teachings are not limited to any specific configuration. Further
still, the towbar 50 may be attached integrally or monolithically
formed with the frame of the towing vehicle. Further, a hitch
adaptor system 100 may be secured to the towbar 50. The hitch
adaptor system 100 may be secured to the towbar 50 by any
appropriate means, such as with fasteners, welding or the like.
[0037] The hitch adaptor system 100 may include a linkage member
110, a connecting member 120, a coupler 130 and a detachable
receiving device 200. The detachable receiving device 200 may
include a receiving member 210 (as shown in FIG. 1) or a hitch ball
member 250 (as shown in FIG. 2) as various different types of
detachable receiving devices 200 are contemplated by this
disclosure. The linkage member 110 may be operatively secured to
the towbar 50 in any appropriate manner and may be secured with the
connecting member 120 in any appropriate manner.
[0038] In a non-limiting example, the linkage member 110 may
include first and second plates 112, 114. The first and second
plates 112, 114 may also be attached to the connecting member 120
such as for example using fasteners. In a non-limiting example, a
pair of fasteners (not shown) may be inserted into and through the
first plate 112 through the connecting member 120 and through the
second plate 114. This may fixedly secure the linkage member 110
with the connecting member 120. While fasteners are described as
securing the linkage member 110 with the connecting member 120, the
present teachings are not limited to such--the linkage member 110
may be attached with the connecting member 120, such as welding,
adhesives, or any other suitable method.
[0039] The first and second plates 112, 114 may be of any
appropriate shape and size. The first and second plates 112, 114
may be of a generally rectangular shape, but may be of any
appropriate shape, including, without limitation, circular,
non-circular, square, polygonal, triangular, oval or a combination
of such. The first and second plates 112, 114 may be of any
configuration and positioned in any appropriate location,
including, without limitation on the towbar 50. The first and
second plates 112, 114 may include apertures or openings that
receive the towbar 50 therethrough and may be positioned along the
towbar 50 at a desired location where it may be fastened to the
towbar 50. The first and second plates 112, 114 may help ensure
that the connecting member 120 is securely attached to the towbar
50.
[0040] As shown in FIG. 2, the connecting member 120 and the
detachable receiving device 200 may be coupled together by the
coupler 130. A particular embodiment shown in FIG. 2 is the hitch
ball member 250. The coupler 130 may be rigidly mounted to the
connecting member 120 via a permanent or selectively detachable
connection.
[0041] As shown in FIG. 3A, the coupler 130 may include a coupler
body 132 and a knob 134. The coupler body 132 may also include an
attachment portion 136 and a receiving portion 138. The attachment
portion 136 may be selectively coupled to the connecting member
120. The receiving portion 138 may be selectively coupled to the
receiving member 210. The coupler body 132 may have a generally
L-shaped configuration to allow the attachment portion 136 to be
positioned generally perpendicular to the receiving portion
138.
[0042] The attachment portion 136 may include at least one locking
member 137 that may be toggled between a locked position and an
unlocked positon. In one embodiment, the at least one locking
member 137 may be a ball bearing that at least partially extends
from a surface of the attachment portion 136 in the locked position
and is recessed or retractable from the surface of the attachment
portion 136 in the unlocked positon. Further, the locking member
137 may be at least one of a peg, protrusion, pin, or fastener to
allow for the selective locking of the coupler 130 to the
connecting member 120.
[0043] The attachment portion 136 of may be selectively mated to
and received within an opening of the connecting member 120. In one
embodiment as shown in FIG. 3A, a terminal end 133 of the
attachment portion 136 may include a curved, conical, and/or
tapered portion to facilitate positioning of the coupler 130 into
the connecting member 120. In a similar manner, the coupler body
132 may include a cooperating slope or taper to further simplify
the engagement therebetween. The coupler 130 and the connecting
member 120 (as well as the receiving member 200) may each have
complementary shaped configurations. For example, the shape of a
horizontal cross section of the attachment portion 136 may be
specially formed to receive the receiver and include a particular
orientation (e.g., an oval, a straight-edged portion or portions, a
tab or cutout, etc.).
[0044] As shown in FIGS. 3B-3E, the coupler body 132 may include
rounded or curve shaped transition portion 135 to blend with and be
securely supported by the coupler body 132. In some embodiments,
the transition portion 135 may allow the attachment portion 136 to
maintain its structural orientation relative to the receiving
portion 138. The transition portion 135 may include ridges that
extend from the receiving portion 138 and may be formed along
either side of the attachment portion 136. The coupler body 132 may
be a rigid metal such as a casted material. The coupler 130 may be
joinable to ASTM A500 steel tubing via welding to create a
permanent joint with various lengths of receiving member 210.
[0045] The receiving portion 138 of may be selectively mated to and
received within an opening of the receiving member 210. In one
embodiment, the receiving portion 138 ay be shaped as a male tube
end. The receiving portion 138 of the coupler 130 may be inserted
within the receiving member 210 as illustrated by FIG. 3D.
[0046] In some embodiments shown in FIGS. 3D and 3E, the receiving
member 210 may include an elongated neck portion 212, a protruded
edge portion 214 and an aperture 216. The elongated neck portion
212 may be positioned in proximity to the receiving portion 138.
The elongated neck portion 212 may of a configuration to allow the
receiving portion 138 of the coupler 130 to be coupled and remain
in a secured position. The protruded edge portion 214 may be
positioned opposite from the protruded edge portion 214 of the
receiving member 210 and with any appropriate shape to facilitate
attachment to a hitch accessory (not shown). The aperture 216 may
be formed through the receiving member 210 and may be shaped and
sized to accept a pin to lock the hitch accessory within the
receiving member 210. The aperture 216 may extend through both
sides of the receiving member 210. The aperture 216 may include a
key slot shape having a generally circular orientation with
opposing notches about the perimeter.
[0047] The receiving member 210 may be formed from any appropriate
material, including without limitation, steel or the like. In some
embodiments, the receiving member 210 may be monolithically formed
such as through a molding or bonding process, or may be formed in
components that may be attached such as through sonic welding,
fastening, adhering or the like. The receiving member 210 may be of
any appropriate configuration and is not limited to that shown and
described herein.
[0048] A hitch accessory, such as for example a hitch bar, may be
selectively inserted into and mated with the receiving member 210.
The hitch accessory (not shown) may be a generally conventional
configuration that is selectively coupled to a towed vehicle such
as a ball mount, clevis, or other coupling arrangement. The hitch
accessory may be attached to the receiving member 210 with a hitch
pin assembly 220 that extends through apertures 216 in the
receiving member 210 and hitch accessory. As way of a non-limiting
example, the receiving member 210 may be configured as a class I
hitch, a class II hitch, a class III hitch, a class IV hitch, or a
class V hitch.
[0049] The hitch accessory may be used in applications for luxury
SUVs and high end vehicles where there is aesthetic or ornamental
feature for premium appearance. Such accessories may include
features with anti-rattle pin features. An example of such
accessories may include a bike rack (hitch mounted version), a
basket, a tray or the like.
[0050] In one embodiment as shown in FIGS. 4A-4E, the receiving
portion 138 may further include an expanded portion 139. The
expanded portion 139 may be shaped to correspond to the shape of
the receiving member 210. In various embodiments, the expanded
portion 139 may include a cooperating square or rectangular tube
shape that cooperates to form a male-female connection between the
receiving portion 138 and the receiving member 210. These shapes
may conform to standardized dimensions to allow for the selective
use of other towing components when the assembly is not
installed.
[0051] The receiver member 210 may be provided at various lengths
in order to optimize placement of the aperture relative to the
fascia of the vehicle. Further, the coupler body 132 may be formed
to accommodate various sizes of receiver members 210 including
sizes 1.25 inches and 2 inches that may be used between each
applicable ranges and classes of towing hitches. The attachment
portion 136 of the coupler body 132 may then be inserted into a
receiver coupler or sleeve that may be permanently or rigidly
attached to the frame of the towing vehicle.
[0052] The receiver member 210 may further include a plurality of
pairs of key slot apertures 216 (not shown) that may be positioned
along a portion of the length of the receiver member 210. Still
further, the plurality of pairs of key slot apertures 216 may be
positioned on any appropriate portion of the receiver member 210
and are not limited to be on the sides or limited to be opposite
from one another. The receiver member 210 may be selectively
positioned relative to the receiving portion 138 such that one of
the plurality of pairs of key slot apertures 216 of the receiver
member 210 may generally align with apertures of the hitch
accessory.
[0053] Alternatively, as illustrated by FIG. 5, the detachable
receiving device 200 may be a hitch ball member 250 coupled with
the coupler 130 of the present disclosure.
[0054] Referring to FIG. 6A, the hitch ball member 250 may include
an engaging portion 252, a mid-portion 254, a ball-receiving
portion 256 and a hitch ball 260. The ball-receiving portion 256
may also include a ball-engaging portion 258. The hitch ball member
250 may be of any appropriate shape, such as a general L-shape
whereby it may have two ends extending outwardly from the
mid-portion 254. By way of a non-limiting example, the mid-portion
254 and the ball-receiving portion 256 of the hitch ball member 250
may also be a generally round cross-sectional shape. The present
teachings, however, are not limited to this configuration.
[0055] Disclosed herein the hitch adaptor system 100 is configured
to allow various hitch balls 260 to be selectively attached to the
hitch ball member 250. The hitch balls 260 may include different
sizes and shapes such as for example shown in FIG. 6E. However,
this disclosure is not limited to this feature as the hitch ball
member 250 may also include a hitch ball that is monolithically
attached to the L-shaped body. In one embodiment, the hitch ball
260 may be replaced without replacing the hitch ball member 250 at
the underside of a vehicle or as needed by the user. In present
disclosure, the hitch ball 260 may include various diameters in
order to optimize the European style ball mounts of the vehicle. In
such embodiment, the ball-engaging portion 258 may be formed to
accommodate various sizes of hitch balls 260 such as for example
including sizes 17/8 inches and 2 inches that may be used between
each applicable class ranges.
[0056] With respect to FIG. 7, the hitch ball 260 may be
selectively secured to the ball-receiving portion 256 of the hitch
ball member 250. The hitch ball 260 may further include a
ball-locking aperture 262 and a ball-locking pin 264. The hitch
ball 260 may be of any appropriate shape, such as generally
circular, oval, or the like, so as that it may generally add
stability to the hitch ball member 250 of the towbar with a hitch
adaptor system 100.
[0057] The hitch ball 260 may be coupled with the ball-receiving
portion 256 by the ball-locking pin 264. The ball-receiving portion
256 may include a ball-receiving aperture 259 through which the
ball-locking pin 264 may operatively pass. The ball-receiving
aperture 259 may be of a generally round shape and may be of a size
that is similar to the size of an outer diameter of the
ball-locking pin 264. However, the ball-receiving aperture 259 is
not limited to being round. It may also be rectangular, square or
any other appropriate shape.
[0058] In operation shown in FIG. 7, the ball-locking pin 264 may
be selectively engaged with and disengaged from the ball-locking
aperture 262 and the ball-receiving aperture 259. The hitch ball
260 may be disengaged from the ball-receiving portion 256 of the
hitch ball member 250 so that the user may replace the hitch ball
260 by disengaging the ball-locking pin 264.
[0059] Referring to FIGS. 8A-8C, provided are exemplary views of
one embodiment the detachable receiving device 200 wherein the
device is a receiving member 210.
[0060] Referring to FIGS. 9A-9C, provided are exemplary views of
one embodiment of the hitch pin assembly 220. The hitch pin
assembly 220 may further include a hitch pin 222, a hitch pin nut
230 and a hitch pin clip 240. Any appropriate material, such as by
way of a non-limiting example, steel or the like may be extruded to
form the hitch pin assembly 220.
[0061] Referring to FIGS. 10A-10C, provided are exemplary views of
one embodiment the hitch pin 222 of the hitch pin assembly 220. The
hitch pin 222 may include radial notches 224 positioned along a
perimeter of a pin body 226. The radial protrusions 224 may be
along opposite sides of the pin body 226 and may be complimentarily
received by the key slot aperture 216 of the receiving member 210
wherein the protrusions 224 align with the notches of the aperture
216. Further, a pin head 228 may include recesses 270 formed along
opposing sides of the pin head 228. The recesses 279 may be
generally rounded or carved out portions recessed from a perimeter
surface of the pin head 228. Further, the pin body 226 may include
threads positioned along a distal end to receive a hitch pin nut
230. The pin body 226 may also include a thru aperture to receive
the hitch pin clip 240.
[0062] Referring to FIGS. 11A-11D, provided are exemplary views of
one embodiment the hitch pin nut 230 of the pin assembly 220.
[0063] Referring to FIGS. 12A-12C are exemplary views of one
embodiment the hitch pin clip 240 of the hitch pin assembly
220.
[0064] It should be understood that while the receiving member is
shown and described with the towbar with a hitch adaptor system
100, any appropriate product may be attached with the towbar with a
hitch adaptor system out departing from the present teachings.
[0065] Although the embodiments of the present invention have been
illustrated in the accompanying drawings and described in the
foregoing detailed description, it is to be understood that the
present invention is not to be limited to just the embodiments
disclosed, but that the invention described herein is capable of
numerous rearrangements, modifications and substitutions without
departing from the scope of the claims hereafter. The claims as
follows are intended to include all modifications and alterations
insofar as they come within the scope of the claims or the
equivalent thereof.
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