A coupler for a trailer is provided for capturing a hitch ball that is affixed to a towing vehicle. The coupler includes a hemisphere cylinder pocket to receive the hitch ball and a lever to capture the hitch ball. When the hitch ball enters the pocket, it moves the lever from a release position to a captured position. In either position, a portion of the lever protrudes into the pocket. A locking pin is biased against the lever. Once moved to the captured position, an aperture on the lever aligns with the locking pin and the locking pin extends through the locking pin, locking the lever in the captured position. To release the coupler, the user pulls the locking pin clear of the lever. The locking pin can be pulled clear with a manual release handle or an electrical actuator.
QUICK CONNECT BALL COUPLER
22.02.2024
Patent
Elektronische Ressource
Englisch
IPC: | B60D Fahrzeugverbindungen , VEHICLE CONNECTIONS |
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