T-bar mounting system for mounting an accessory to a hitch receiver

摘要

An adjustable hitch receiver system provides multiple attachment points to adequately secure accessories such a pop-up canopy to an automobile. The mounting system includes a T-bar that connects to the hitch receiver with two adjustable arms. The adjustable arms of the hitch receiver system can be equipped with different attachment arms that are configured to attach to various accessories. The two adjustable arms can be used to secure two different accessories or secure a single accessory at two attachment points. In particular, a canopy attachment arm is configured to attach to a pop-up type canopy to securely and adjustably support the canopy.

主权项

1. A hitch receiver mounting system comprising:
a T-bar with a first end and a second end, the first end for connecting to a receiver of a receiver hitch of a vehicle, the second end comprising a receiver tube connected directly to the first end and capable of receiving a hitch accessory, and first and second pivot brackets mounted on opposite sides of the receiver tube; a first adjustable arm adjustably connected to the first pivot bracket and a second adjustable arm adjustably connected to the second pivot bracket; a first attachment arm connected to the first adjustable arm and a second attachment arm connected to the second adjustable arm; wherein the adjustable arms move to adjust an angle between the adjustable arms and the receiver tube; wherein the first and second attachment arms can be adjustably connected to two accessory points of at least one accessory; and wherein the receiver tube is capable of receiving the hitch accessory while the first and second attachment arms are connected to accessory points of the at least one accessory.