US3737177A
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Front tow hitch for small cars
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1971-08-26
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Granted: 1973-06-05
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Expires: 1991-08-26
Abstract
Abstract A frame consisting of laterally spaced side members with upturned front ends and connected by cross members has upturned rear hanger straps arranged to pass under and behind a lower torsion bar of the front wheel suspension of a small car. The upper ends of the hanger bars curve forwardly to engage over the top of the upper torsion bar of the suspension. L-shaped bolts pass through the hanger bars above and below the torsion bar to clamp the hanger bars to the bottom of the side members and secure the frame to the torsion bar. Thrust plates secured to the side member engage the front of the torsion bar. A towing hitch is pivotally connected to the upper ends of the L-shaped side members.
Inventors
- 👤 M Gal
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 08:26
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60D; B60D1/00; B60D1/48; B60D1/486; B60D1/14; B60D1/143
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
137 words
A towing hitch for a vehicle having vertically spaced and transversely extending front wheel supporting bars and a frame projecting forwardly of the bars, said hitch comprising a horizontal frame having side members projecting forwardly from the lowermost of said bars, upright hangers on the rear ends of said side members adapted to extend upwardly along the back of the lowermost of said bars and curved over the uppermost bar, bolt means securing said side members and hangers to the lowermost of said bars, upturned front ends on said side members projecting upwardly in front of said frame and having vertically spaced holes in their upper ends, and a tow bar having a socket at its front end and selectively pivotally connected to said upturned front ends of said side members by pins passed through said holes.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
137 words
A towing hitch for a vehicle having vertically spaced and transversely extending front wheel supporting bars and a frame projecting forwardly of the bars, said hitch comprising a horizontal frame having side members projecting forwardly from the lowermost of said bars, upright hangers on the rear ends of said side members adapted to extend upwardly along the back of the lowermost of said bars and curved over the uppermost bar, bolt means securing said side members and hangers to the lowermost of said bars, upturned front ends on said side members projecting upwardly in front of said frame and having vertically spaced holes in their upper ends, and a tow bar having a socket at its front end and selectively pivotally connected to said upturned front ends of said side members by pins passed through said holes.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
52 words
A hitch as defined in claim 1 in which said side members consist of forward parts including said upturned ends of solid generally square cross section, and rear ends on said side members of angle shaped cross section welded to said forward parts and to forwardly turned ends on said first hangers.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1976-06-04 | 1976-12-04 | 1977-06-05 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-06-04 | 1980-12-04 | 1981-06-05 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-06-04 | 1984-12-04 | 1985-06-05 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |