Fluid and tension band-operated hitch adaptor
US5328198A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 6, 1992 |
| Grant date | Jul 12, 1994 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 6, 2012 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB62D53/0821
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A fluid and tension band-operated hitch adapter mounted in the bed of a pickup truck or similar towing vehicle for cushioning the fifth wheel, receiving pin or ball coupling element and dampening the resulting trailer load. In a preferred embodiment the fluid and tension band-operated hitch adapter is fitted with a fluid-operated bag, a tension band and fluid-operated cylinders and is attached to the vehicle bed by hinges, to cushion road shock.
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