Frame and trim rings for underbed hitch mounting system
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United States of America Patent
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Sep 8, 2020
Grant Date -
Dec 15, 2016
app pub date -
Jun 13, 2016
filing date -
Jun 11, 2015
priority date (Note) -
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Abstract
The mounting system may be utilized for towing vehicles wherein the mounting system may selectively accommodate either a fifth wheel hitch or a gooseneck hitch. The mounting system may include a structural frame member including at least one rail capable of being connected to a vehicle frame, wherein the rail includes at least one socket. The socket may be engaged with a receiving member, wherein the receiving member may be engaged with a leg of a fifth wheel hitch. A mid rail may be connected to the rails and may include a hitch ball socket that is capable of engagement with a hitch. Also provided is an underbed hitch mounting system having at least one socket and receiving member exposed above a bed of a vehicle. The system includes trim and ring brackets configured to cover the exposed socket and receiving members along the bed of the vehicle.
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International Classification(s)
- 2016 Application Filing Year
- B60D Class
- 205 Applications Filed
- 162 Patents Issued To-Date
- 79.03 % Issued To-Date
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- 2 Citation Count
- B60D Class
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