Self-contained brake and remote control system for a trailer

Details Self-contained brake and remote control system for a trailer Self-contained brake and remote control system for a trailer

2007-01-30

2007-01-30

Nguyen, Xuan Lan (Department: 3683)

Brakes

Operators

Automatic

C188S142000, C280S428000, C280S446100

Reexamination Certificate

active

10775653

ABSTRACT:
A self-contained trailer braking system comprises a fifth wheel hitch attached to a trailer frame, where the trailer hitch further comprises a kingpin to engage a fifth wheel of a towing vehicle. A sliding mechanism is attached to the kingpin, where the sliding mechanism is slidingly captured within the trailer frame and can move between a forward position and a rear position. A spring is attached to the sliding mechanism and the trailer frame, where the spring biases the sliding member to the forward position. A brake actuator is mounted to the trailer frame and linked to the sliding mechanism. A brake assembly is attached to the brake actuator, and a power supply is attached to the brake assembly, where power is applied to the brake assembly when the sliding mechanism is away from the forward position.

REFERENCES:
patent: 4093265 (1978-06-01), Hodge
patent: 4653770 (1987-03-01), Pyle
patent: 5013059 (1991-05-01), Goettker

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