Hitch bar
A hitch bar with improved strength incorporating a protruded flanges or wings is provided. The protruded portion may be attached to the frame. The protruded portion may include a profile oriented at a substantially perpendicular angle relative to the frame. The profile may provide a zone of distributing a load throughout the hitch bar. The hitch bar may further include a slotted opening integrated with the horizontal portion providing additional zone of distributing a load along the frame. The hitch bar may further include a plurality of cross members at the transitional portion having a second profile.
1. A hitch bar comprising:
a vertical portion;
a transition portion connected to the vertical portion; and
a horizontal portion connected to the transitional portion and positioned at an opposite end of the vertical portion, wherein the horizontal portion comprises a vehicle end and a towing end; and
a protruded portion attached to the horizontal portion, the protruded portion having a profile oriented at a perpendicular angle relative to the horizontal portion, the profile providing a zone of distributing a load along the horizontal portion and wherein the protruded portion flares out in a transverse plane from the vehicle end toward the towing end of the horizontal portion.
2. The hitch bar of claim 1 , wherein the protruded portion further includes an opening.
3. The hitch bar of claim 1 further comprising a slot integrated with the protruded portion extending along the horizontal portion.
4. The hitch bar of claim 1 , further comprising a slotted opening integrated with the horizontal portion providing additional zone of distributing a load along the horizontal portion.
5. The hitch bar of claim 1 , further comprising a cross member in the transitional portion.
6. A hitch bar comprising:
a vehicle attachment member capable of selective engagement with a towing vehicle;
a shank extending from the vehicle attachment member, the shank having a length;
a guide member positioned in and extending at least a portion of the length of the shank; and
a protruded portion attached to the vehicle attachment member, the protruded portion having a profile oriented at a perpendicular angle relative to the vehicle attachment member and wherein the protruded portion has a width greater than the vehicle attachment member, the profile distributing a load along with vehicle attachment member.
7. The hitch bar of claim 6 , wherein the protruded portion includes a generally V-shape relative from the vehicle attachment member.
8. The hitch bar of claim 6 , wherein the protruded portion includes a generally elevated shape to an apex relative from the vehicle attachment member.
9. The hitch bar of claim 8 , the protruded portion further includes a blended profile.
10. The hitch bar of claim 6 , wherein the protruded portion includes a round opening.
11. The hitch bar of claim 6 , wherein the protruded portion includes a rectangular opening.
12. The hitch bar of claim 11 , wherein the generally rectangular opening is positioned adjacent to the apex.
13. The hitch bar of claim 6 , wherein the protruded portion includes a slot.
14. The hitch bar of claim 6 , wherein the protruded portion is positioned in proximity to the vehicle attachment member.
15. A hitch bar comprising:
a vehicle attachment member capable of selective engagement with a towing vehicle;
a shank extending from the vehicle attachment member, the shank having a length;
a guide member positioned in and extending at least a portion of the length of the shank; and
a protruded portion attached to the vehicle attachment member, the protruded portion having a profile oriented at a perpendicular angle relative to the vehicle attachment member, the profile distributing a load along with vehicle attachment member and wherein the protruded portion includes a round opening.
16. A hitch bar comprising:
a vehicle attachment member capable of selective engagement with a towing vehicle;
a shank extending from the vehicle attachment member, the shank having a length;
a guide member positioned in and extending at least a portion of the length of the shank; and
a protruded portion attached to the vehicle attachment member, the protruded portion having a profile oriented at a perpendicular angle relative to the vehicle attachment member, the profile distributing a load along with vehicle attachment member and wherein the protruded portion includes a rectangular opening.
17. A hitch bar comprising:
a vehicle attachment member capable of selective engagement with a towing vehicle;
a shank extending from the vehicle attachment member, the shank having a length;
a guide member positioned in and extending at least a portion of the length of the shank; and
a protruded portion attached to the vehicle attachment member, the protruded portion having a profile oriented at a perpendicular angle relative to the vehicle attachment member, the profile distributing a load along with vehicle attachment member and wherein the protruded portion includes a slot.