Fifth wheel hitch assembly having direct-mount mounting brackets
US10266022B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 15, 2014 |
| Grant date | Apr 23, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 28, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60D2001/001
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A fifth wheel hitch assembly is provided. The assembly includes at least one mounting bracket adapted to support a hitch plate and a vehicle frame rail having a vertical portion and at least one horizontal portion, wherein the at least one mounting bracket is disposed on the at least one horizontal portion. Also included is a support bracket having a lower portion and an upper portion, wherein the lower portion is releasably secured to the vertical portion of the vehicle frame rail and the upper portion is releasably secured to the at least one mounting bracket.
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