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Development of a Multi-Product Aluminum Trailer Hitch Assembly
Technical Paper
2004-01-0181
ISSN: 0148-7191, e-ISSN: 2688-3627
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Abstract
A multi-product aluminum weight balancing trailer hitch assembly consisting of only two parts was designed and tested. The weight of the aluminum hitch was only 15 lb, which is approximately 50% of a comparable steel hitch system.
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Smith, P., Seksaria, D., and Shoup, J., "Development of a Multi-Product Aluminum Trailer Hitch Assembly," SAE Technical Paper 2004-01-0181, 2004, https://doi.org/10.4271/2004-01-0181.Also In
Advances in Lightweight Automotive Castings and Wrought Aluminum Alloys
Number: SP-1838; Published: 2004-03-08
Number: SP-1838; Published: 2004-03-08
References
- SAE Trailer Committee Surface Vehicle Standard - Trailer Couplings, Hitches and Safety Chains - Automotive Type SAE J684 Rev 1998