Fifth wheel hitch with a remotely-engaging handle
US11530005B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 23, 2018 |
| Grant date | Dec 20, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 27, 2039 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB62D53/04
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A remotely-engaging handle for a fifth wheel hitch system is provided. The remotely-engaging handle may comprise a body and a latching assembly that may be securely attached to the body and capable of engaging with a fifth wheel hitch. The latching assembly may comprise a locking member and an actuating member. The actuation of the actuating member may position a portion of the locking member from an unlocked position to a locked position. The locking member may comprise a latching arm rotating about a pivot point and a biasing member operatively attached the body. The biasing member may bias the locking member into a transitory position. In one embodiment, the actuating member may further comprise an electrically-operated button or a software-based interface. In particular embodiment, the locking member may further actuated by a solenoid and the connecting member may further comprise a wireless device.
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