Thomas J Collins

US Patent:

54891116, Feb 6, 1996

Filed:

Aug 16, 1994

Appl. No.:

8/291192

Inventors:

Thomas L. Collins - Houston TX

International Classification:

B60D 100
B62D 4304

US Classification:

280495

Abstract:

A hidden, receiver type trailer hitch is provided for vehicles and comprises an elongate curved or straight transverse tubular strut of rectangular cross-sectional configuration and having reinforced horizontal connection plates at each end of the strut for bolted connection of the strut to the lower surface of the longitudinal frame members of a vehicle. Vertical connection plates are connected by welds to the outside edges of the horizontal connection plates and project upwardly from the horizontal connection plates for bolted connection to the outside side walls of the frame members. A tubular hitch receiver is connected by welds to the upper wall of the transverse strut and is reinforced by reinforcing plates that are connected by welds to both the side walls of the receiver and the front wall of the transverse strut. A spare tire lift relocator is connected transversely of the frame members and provides a relocating mount for the spare tire lift mechanism with which the vehicle is provided to provide ample space forwardly of the trailer hitch for storage of a full size spare wheel and tire assembly. The trailer hitch mounting system locates the receiver of the hitch in registry with a central rear opening of the bumper or roll pan at the rear of the vehicle.

Address:

15425 W Pond Wood Dr, Tampa, FL 33618

VIN:

5NPEU46F07H198380

Make:

HYUNDAI

Model:

SONATA

Year:

2007