Sliding latch for fifth wheel hitch

Details Sliding latch for fifth wheel hitch Sliding latch for fifth wheel hitch

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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