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Plug for upper coupler of trailer

US11090993B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJan 9, 2020
Grant dateAug 17, 2021
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Expiry dateJan 9, 2040

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB60D1/015
  • WIPO fieldMechanical elements
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A plug for insertion into a through hole of a king pin coupler plate of a trailer includes a body defining an axial direction and having an outer surface defining a perimeter with a distance around the perimeter. A plurality of pliable ears extend from the outer surface. The ears are each individually aligned in the axial direction. The ears each have a width that is less than ten percent of the distance around the perimeter of the outer surface of the body.

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