Integrated support structure for either a fifth wheel hitch...

Details Integrated support structure for either a fifth wheel hitch... Integrated support structure for either a fifth wheel hitch...

2008-07-31

2010-11-09

Winner, Tony H. (Department: 3611)

Land vehicles

Wheeled

Articulated vehicle

C280S496000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07828317

ABSTRACT:
An integrated support structure apparatus is provided for attaching either a fifth wheel trailer hitch or a gooseneck trailer hitch to a truck bed. The integrated support structure comprises an H-shaped body that is attached to at least one truck frame rail below the truck bed. A gooseneck ball receiver is attached to a central portion of the body and aligned with a gooseneck opening in the truck bed. A plurality of receptacles are attached to the body in an array and are aligned with a corresponding plurality of pedestal access openings in the truck bed.

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