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Fifth wheel coupling comprising a coupling plate and a camera

US11766903B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Assignee

JOST-WERKE DEUTSCHLAND GMBH · DE

Inventors

Stephan Gitzen · Riedstadt, DE
Mark Müller · Bietigheim-Bissingen, DE
Swen Saupe · Mainz, DE

Key dates

Filing date	Dec 2, 2020
Grant date	Sep 26, 2023
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Dec 2, 2040

Classification

Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
CPC primaryB60R2300/808
WIPO fieldTransport
WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A fifth wheel coupling including a coupling plate and a camera, wherein the coupling plate is supported on a towing vehicle by bearing elements, a centrally arranged locking region for receiving a king pin, a support surface at least partially laterally surrounding the locking region for supporting a trailer, as well as an insertion opening running radially from the locking region, which is bordered in a conically widened section on both sides by insertion flanges. The camera is mounted in a position in the region of the fifth wheel coupling with the lowest possible risk of soiling and damage, with the camera being arranged on one of the insertion flanges.

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