Land vehicles – Wheeled – Articulated vehicle
Reexamination Certificate
2007-07-10
2007-07-10
Morris, Lesley D. (Department: 3611)
Land vehicles
Wheeled
Articulated vehicle
C403S349000, C403S348000
Reexamination Certificate
active
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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Kahrs Donald H.
Linger Don F.
Arce-Diaz Marlon
Morris Lesley D.
Valley Industries, L.L.C.
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