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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Apr. 07, 2020
Filed:
Mar. 15, 2018
Dutton-lainson Company, Hastings, NE (US);
Joseph C. Downs, Lexington, KY (US);
Brad Nels Christensen, Lincoln, NE (US);
Todd J. Yost, Fairfield, NE (US);
Zane Alexander Norton, Hastings, NE (US);
DUTTON-LAINSON COMPANY, Hastings, NE (US);
Abstract
A jack assembly for a towed vehicle is provided. The jack assembly includes an outer tube, an inner tube supported for telescopic movement within the outer tube, a jackscrew operatively engaging a jack nut within the inner tube, and a mounting assembly attached to the outer tube for attaching the jack assembly to the towed vehicle. A cover may be positioned over a portion of the outer tube attached to the mounting assembly and supported by the mounting assembly. An L-shaped release pin is utilized and accommodated by the cover. The mounting assembly may be adjustable in height along the outer tube. A reservoir may be provided to facilitate protection of the jackscrew by ensuring its lubrication, and a foot having a convex bottom surface may be utilized.