Tiny home trailer system
US-11858407-B2 · Jan 2, 2024 · US
Self adjusting fifth wheel hitch
US9102371B2 · US · B2
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Publication number | US-9102371-B2 |
| Application number | US-201313770397-A |
| Country | US |
| Kind code | B2 |
| Filing date | Feb 19, 2013 |
| Priority date | Mar 2, 2012 |
| Publication date | Aug 11, 2015 |
| Grant date | Aug 11, 2015 |
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A fifth wheel hitch includes a locking member that engages surfaces of a pair of jaws to retain the jaws in a closed position. A release handle is operably connected to the locking member whereby movement of the release handle shifts the locking member out of engagement with the jaws to permit movement of the jaws to an open position. A ratchet type mechanism retains the locking member in an engaged position relative to the jaws and compensates for wear of the components and/or differences in size between kingpins.
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The invention claimed is: 1. A hitch assembly for releasably coupling to a kingpin of a trailer, the hitch assembly comprising: a hitch plate structure defining a forward portion and a rear portion having a throat with tapered sidewalls; first and second jaw members rotatably mounted to the hitch plate structure for movement between an open position wherein distal portions of the first and second jaws are spaced apart to permit a kingpin to be received between the distal portion…
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- What does patent US9102371B2 cover?
- A fifth wheel hitch includes a locking member that engages surfaces of a pair of jaws to retain the jaws in a closed position. A release handle is operably connected to the locking member whereby movement of the release handle shifts the locking member out of engagement with the jaws to permit movement of the jaws to an open position. A ratchet type mechanism retains the locking member in an en…
- Who is the assignee on this patent?
- Saf Holland Inc
- What technology area does this patent fall under?
- Primary CPC classification B62D53/08. Mapped technology areas include Operations & Transport.
- When was this patent published?
- Publication date Tue Aug 11 2015 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) (B2). Legal status and post-grant events are not shown on this page.
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