Anti-jack-knife assembly
US5558351A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 11, 1994 |
| Grant date | Sep 24, 1996 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 11, 2014 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60D1/30
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A trailer hitch particularly for pick-up trucks and other relatively light towing vehicles having an improved hitch assembly including a retractable pin assembly in combination with guide members for limiting angular movement of a trailer behind the towing vehicle. An improved cylinder, pin and restrictor plate assembly provides a rebound or kick back to return or urge the jack-knifed trailer back to a position substantially trailing behind the truck. The cylinder improved in providing positive action in both retraction and extension of the pin.
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