Invention Grant
- Patent Title: Trailer hitching and tracking steering
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Application No.: US13304102Application Date: 2011-11-23
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Publication No.: US08434769B2Publication Date: 2013-05-07
- Inventor: Gary E Olsen
- Applicant: Gary E Olsen
- Agency: Buhler & Associates
- Agent Kirk A. Buhler
- Main IPC: B60B33/00
- IPC: B60B33/00

Abstract:
Improvements in a trailer hitching and tracking steering system are disclosed include a new style RV or wagon style RV that includes an extendable, variable position tow bar that accommodates misalignment of a tow vehicle. The tow bar can be rotated for storage within the RV wagon. Further improvements include a wheel steering mechanism to improve tracking of a towed vehicle using a bi-directional caster front suspension for steering a wagon style RV in both a forward and reverse direction. The caster of the front wheels is automatically re-directed depending upon the direction of travel of the RV. The suspension system includes a steerable rear suspension that minimizes the amount the back wheels will cut the corner when turning. The improvements also include the use of visible light beams to guide a tow vehicle backing up to an RV to be correctly positioned for hitching without assistance.
Public/Granted literature
- US20120068426A1 Trailer Hitching and Tracking Steering Public/Granted day:2012-03-22
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