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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Feb. 03, 2026
Filed:
Apr. 28, 2023
Dexter Axle Company Llc, Elkhart, IN (US);
Eric Joseph Schuh, Stevensville, MI (US);
Ruben Gonzalez Sanchez, Elkhart, IN (US);
Samuel Neil Lievore, Elkhart, IN (US);
Jason R. Harper, Spanish Fork, UT (US);
Matthew D. Barnes, Lehi, UT (US);
Jed K. Anderson, Lindon, UT (US);
Dexter Axle Company LLC, Elkhart, IN (US);
Abstract
A trailer hitch assembly is configured for coupling a trailed vehicle with a motor vehicle. The trailer hitch assembly includes a hitch body at least partially defining an interior cavity configured for selectively receiving a hitch ball. A scale assembly is at least partially provided within the interior cavity and has a movable position indicator with an indicator pin extending exteriorly of the interior cavity. A sensor assembly is provided with the hitch body.