Trailer coupler system
US11541706B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 12, 2020 |
| Grant date | Jan 3, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 23, 2040 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60Y2304/07
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A trailer coupler system can include one or more skid plates made from extruded aluminum, one or more support tubes attached to the skid plates, a plurality of struts having a first end attached to the one or more skid plates, a ball housing attached to a second end of at least two of the plurality of struts, a first towball positioned within the ball housing, an adapter sleeve attached to the ball housing, a support plate extending from a support tube or skid plate to the adapter sleeve, an adapter having a kingpin coupler for coupling to a kingpin of a trailer, and a towball coupler for directly coupling with the first towball.
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