Vehicle mount assembly for a utilitarian accessory

[0022] Turning first to FIG. 1, there is shown generally the receiver assembly in accordance with a preferred embodiment of the present invention. It is preferably made of durable, lightweight material, such as metal, steel, stainless steel, plastics or composites, for example, depending upon the relative strength required of each component. Vehicle mounted receiver 11 attaches to the vehicle chassis or frame, or is integrated therewith. Any Suitable means can be used to secure the receiver 11 to the vehicle, such as bolting or manufacturing integration (e.g., as a stamped component of the vehicle chassis or frame). For example, the receiver 11 can include a pair of brackets 8 with holes for coupling the receiver to the vehicle chassis, such as an existing frame 9 on a UTV. The design of the receiver 11 interface for attachment to the chassis will depend upon the identity (and thus design) of the particular chassis, and is well within the skill in the art. Because in the embodiment sho