Rotating fifth wheel hitch kingpin assembly

US7766361B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• SAF-Holland, Inc. · DE

Inventors

• Gerald W. Hungerink · Holland, US
• Steven C. Dupay · Holland, US
• Richard T. Polanic · Hudsonville, US
• Eric Terpsma · Holland, US
• Jason D. Howe · Holland, US
• Justin D. Keatley · Zeeland, US
• Daniel R. Dykstra · Grand Rapids, US
• Randy L. Schutt · Holland, US

Key dates

• Filing date: Oct 25, 2007
• Grant date: Aug 3, 2010
• Expiry date: Mar 26, 2028

Classification

• Technology area (CPC Y): Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
• CPC primary: Y10T403/32926
• WIPO field: Transport
• WIPO sector: Mechanical engineering

Abstract

A kingpin assembly comprises a housing having a recess located therein, a collar member operably coupled to the housing, and an integral single-piece kingpin having at least a portion located within the recess of the housing, wherein the housing and collar cooperate to rotationally secure the kingpin within the recess of the housing, and wherein the kingpin provides a sole rotational support for the kingpin with respect to the housing and the collar.