{
  "$type": "site.standard.document",
  "description": "The unit is joined to the vehicle with a carrying element (1) accommodating the shaft of a pivotal ball holding element (3) provided with a calotte fixing device (6) vertically moved by a pivot (7) also serving as a vertical axle. The rotation axis of the unit leads through the center of the…",
  "path": "/patents/1077964",
  "publishedAt": "2005-05-11T00:00:00.000Z",
  "site": "at://did:plc:oql6ds5vnff4ugar6rruliwd/site.standard.publication/3mn3ohu7oxx5w",
  "tags": [
    "B60D1/06",
    "CRAMER KUPPLUNG GMBH & CO KG [DE]"
  ],
  "textContent": "The unit is joined to the vehicle with a carrying element (1) accommodating the shaft of a pivotal ball holding element (3) provided with a calotte fixing device (6) vertically moved by a pivot (7) also serving as a vertical axle. The rotation axis of the unit leads through the center of the carrying element (1) as well as through the center of the ball element (4) resulting in a stable pulling action independent of the position of the towing unit.",
  "title": "Ball and socket hitch"
}