A weight distribution hitch system comprising a vehicle attachment member comprising a forward end configured to rigidly attach to a vehicle, and a rearward end extending rearwardly toward a trailer, the rearward end comprising an upper portion comprising a trailer attachment member configured to pivotally attach to a coupler of the trailer, and a lower portion configured to receive a moment bar; a moment bar having a modulus of elasticity, the moment bar comprising a moment bar forward end attached to the lower portion of the rearward end of the vehicle attachment member so as to prevent rotation about a horizontal axis, and a moment bar rearward end; a tension member comprising a top end configured to be supported by a frame member of the trailer, and a bottom end configured to support the rearward end of the moment bar; and wherein, when the tension member is in tension, it imposes an upward force on the moment bar rearward end, which, in turn, imposes a forward moment on the vehicle; and wherein the modulus of elasticity of the moment bar is low enough wherein the modulus of elasticity of the moment bar is low enough to reduce displacement of the vehicle when the vehicle and trailer are not parallel is disclosed.
Weight Distribution Hitch with Dampening Moment Arm
2023-08-03
Patent
Elektronische Ressource
Englisch
IPC: | B60D Fahrzeugverbindungen , VEHICLE CONNECTIONS |
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