TRAILER COUPLER ASSEMBLIES AND RELATED METHODS
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Feb 6, 2025
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Aug 4, 2023
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Abstract
A trailer coupler assembly and methods of use are provided that includes a hitch coupler, a coupler bracket, a trailer assembly, a first pivot connection between the hitch coupler and the coupler bracket allowing the hitch coupler to pivot about a lateral axis, and a second pivot connection between the coupler bracket and the trailer assembly allowing the coupler bracket to pivot about a fore-and-aft axis. The trailer coupler assembly also includes a lock out member that is configured to be moved to a position restricting rotation of at least one of the hitch coupler about the lateral axis or the coupler bracket about the fore-and-aft axis.
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- 15 United States
- 10 France
- 8 Japan
- 7 China
- 5 Korea
- 2 Other
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- 2023 Application Filing Year
- B60D Class
- 205 Applications Filed
- 54 Patents Issued To-Date
- 26.35 % Issued To-Date
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Inventor Name | Address | # of filed Patents | Total Citations |
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Heitzmann, David E | Union, US | 14 | 222 |
# of filed Patents : 14 Total Citations : 222 |
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