Patent · US Expired

Cushioned low profile trailer

US4363578A · kind A · utility

2Cited by
12References
10Claims
0Family size

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Key dates

Filing dateDec 12, 1980
Grant dateDec 14, 1982
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Expiry dateDec 12, 2000

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB61D45/005
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A trailer hitch for supporting wheeled trailers includes a pedestal which is rigidly secured to a platform and has mounted thereon for pivotal movement vertical support members which support a fifth wheel plate. The support members are interconnected by a horizontal plate which includes a horizontal pivot shaft and cushioning members which are placed in shear during transport of the wheeled trailers from one area to another.

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