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Positioning guide for aiding connection of a fifth wheel towed vehicle

US7708300B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 24, 2007
Grant dateMay 4, 2010
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Expiry dateJul 18, 2028

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB60R1/003
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A positioning guide for aiding connection of a fifth wheel towed vehicle to a towing vehicle, where the fifth wheel towed vehicle has a pin box assembly. A mirror is secured to a cover for the pin box assembly, the mirror being located at an orientation so that it is visible from the towing vehicle when the cover is attached to the pin box assembly. The mirror may be convex and located in a cowl forming part of a cover.

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