Sliding latch for fifth wheel hitch

Land vehicles – Wheeled – Articulated vehicle

Reexamination Certificate

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C403S349000, C403S348000

Reexamination Certificate

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11098978

ABSTRACT:
A latch mechanism for a fifth wheel hitch that automatically closes a jaw and locks the hitch when the hitch engages a kingpin. The latch mechanism includes a handle that is used set the latch for receiving the kingpin. The latch mechanism also includes a latching member that is biased toward a closed position and tripped in response to engagement of the kingpin with a jaw.

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