Fifth wheel cover

Details Fifth wheel cover Fifth wheel cover

1991-07-03

1992-11-24

Hill, Mitchell J.

Land vehicles

Wheeled

Articulated vehicle

B62D 5308

Patent

active

051657139

ABSTRACT:
A fifth wheel cover (10) comprises a substantially sheet-like member having a circular portion (12) and a pair of tail portions (14) extending from one side of the circular portion (12) for covering the bearing plate and sloped flanges of the fifth wheel. A central kingpin opening (16) is provided between the tail portions (14). A cup portion (18) is provided at the end of each tail portion (14) for receiving the rear ends of the sloped flanges therein. At least one hook formation (20) is provided on the side of the circular portion (12) opposite the tail portions (14) for engaging with the rim of the fifth wheel to secure the cover (10) on the fifth wheel. The cover is integrally moulded from an anti-friction synthetic plastic material.

REFERENCES:
patent: 3924909 (1975-12-01), Kent et al.
patent: 4169635 (1979-10-01), Szalay et al.
patent: 4457531 (1984-07-01), Hunger
patent: 4542912 (1985-09-01), St. Louis
patent: 4805926 (1989-02-01), Mamery
patent: 4946184 (1990-08-01), Larocco
Holland Service Bulletin No. 4A dated Dec. 15, 1988 entitled "Fifth Wheel Lube Plates Installed on Fifth Wheels".

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