System and method for reinforcing an adjustable trailer hitch

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9352624
APP PUB NO 20160059648A1
SERIAL NO

14226815

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An adjustable height trailer hitch may include a shank portion configured and adapted to be installed into a hitch receiver. The hitch may further include a drop bar extending downwardly from the shank portion. The drop bar may further include a plurality of pin receiving holes formed in the drop bar. The hitch may further include a ball support member having a locking pin disposed in a locking-pin bore and an actuator pin disposed in an actuator bore. The hitch may further include a locking ring disposed in an annular groove of a cylindrical sidewall of the actuator bore. The locking ring may prevent backout of the actuator pin.

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Patent Owner(s)

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DEXTER AXLE COMPANY LLC2900 INDUSTRIAL PARKWAY EAST ELKHART IN 46516

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Harper, Jason Robert Springville, US 6 40

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