Land vehicles – Wheeled – Articulated vehicle
Patent
1995-03-01
1997-05-20
Boehler, Anne Marie
Land vehicles
Wheeled
Articulated vehicle
280408, 2804761, 2801492, B62D 5308
Patent
active
056306032
ABSTRACT:
A retractable trailer coupling assembly rearwardly disposable from a trailer and adapted for towing an additional trailer having a coupling frame, in mechanical connection with the underside of the trailer; a coupling dolly, having a fifth wheel, adapted for towing a trailer, and an axle carrier, in slidable connection with the coupling frame between a first position wherein the axle carrier and the fifth wheel are entirely positioned under the trailer and a second position wherein the axle carrier and the fifth wheel are positioned a sufficient distance rearward of the trailer to allow connection of the additional trailer. A lock is in functional connection between the coupling frame and the coupling dolly, for selectively locking the coupling dolly in a fixed relationship with the coupling frame in the first and second positions.
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Turner Donna N.
Turner Thomas D.
Boehler Anne Marie
Breaux Joseph N.
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