Motor vehicles – Vehicle trains – Motorized trailer
Patent
1974-07-01
1976-01-27
Song, Robert R.
Motor vehicles
Vehicle trains
Motorized trailer
180 14B, B62D 5900
Patent
active
039346676
ABSTRACT:
This invention relates to a steerable articulation coupler for effecting rapid connection of the two sections of a ground vehicle. The coupler also provides for rapid automatic connection of the power transmission shaft. The coupler consists of a socket member and an insertion member. The insertion member includes a forward semi-spherical support surface, a rearward large diameter support surface, a guide receptacle and a set of alignment members. Counterparts on the socket member cooperate with the insertion member to align the two members.
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Cross John W.
Schwartz Daniel M.
Corber Billy G.
Lockheed Missiles & Space Company Inc.
Siemens Terrance L.
Song Robert R.
Volk H. Donald
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