Horizontal Pull-Force Optimized and Lateral Sway Minimized Integrally-Formed Towing and/or Winching Apparatus
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Aug 9, 2018
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Feb 8, 2017
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Feb 8, 2017
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The present invention relates to an integrally formed apparatus selectively operable for winching and/or towing operations mountable to and removable from a vehicle end-mounted trailer hitch receiver. The integrally formed apparatus comprises a low-profile hitch ball mounting distal portion, a low-profile winch mounting central portion, and a trailer hitch receiver insertable portion. The low-profile ball mount and winch mount adjoin the apparatus with a vertically-spaced interval provided therebetween, wherein no portion of a fastened hitch ball, or coupler lock-mechanism above the ball, impedes or obstructs a tensioning or pull-force exerted on a winch cable extending outwardly principally in alignment with a horizontal axis, or in close parallel alignment with a bed of a trailer coupled to the hitch ball. The low-profile winch mount further provides a minimized vertical moment-arm, and clearance above a mounted winch allowing for up to a full range of hinge-pivoting door(s), lift-gate or tailgate movements.
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