Vehicle king pin assembly
US4339140A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 4, 1980 |
| Grant date | Jul 13, 1982 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 4, 2000 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB62D53/085
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
The king pin assembly is adapted to be mounted on a first vehicle for coupling said vehicle to a second vehicle. First and second king pins are integral in one piece with a common shaft and are 90.degree. out of phase with each other. Each king pin when in its operative position is preloaded in a direction parallel to the axis of the shaft and is preloaded in a direction perpendicular to the axis of the shaft.
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