Hitch ball angle sensor

摘要

A hitch ball assembly includes a hitch ball supported on a housing, a bore within the hitch ball and housing, and a pin rotatable with respect to the hitch ball and housing. The pin is configured to engage a trailer coupler and rotate therewith. An angle sensor measures rotation of the pin to determine rotational movement of the trailer.

主权项

1. A hitch ball assembly comprising:
a housing; a hitch ball positioned on said housing; a bore extending within said hitch ball and said housing; a pin positioned within said bore and rotatable with respect to said hitch ball and said housing; an angle sensor configured to sense rotation of said pin; wherein said pin is configured to engage a trailer coupler and rotate therewith; a collar disposed about an exterior surface of said pin; and a washer fixed to said hitch ball and configured to retain said pin within said bore.