CPC B60D 1/06 (2013.01) [B60D 1/145 (2013.01); B60D 1/56 (2013.01); B60D 1/583 (2013.01)] | 31 Claims |
1. A trailer coupler assembly comprising:
a ball coupler;
a rod member having a first end and an opposite second end;
a trailer frame;
a first pivot connection pivotably connecting the first end of the rod member to the ball coupler, such that the rod member can rotate within a vertical plane relative to the ball coupler;
a second pivot connection pivotably connecting the rod member to the trailer frame, such the trailer frame can rotate around the rod member; and
a lock out member configured to releasably engage the first pivot connection to thereby restrict pivoting of the rod member relative to the ball coupler.
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