Hitch adapter for towing a fifth wheel trailer
US7775541B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 28, 2007 |
| Grant date | Aug 17, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 31, 2028 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB62D53/0828
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A wheeled vehicle including a platform portion having a mounting bracket for coupling a fifth wheel hitch to the vehicle. A pair of elongate frame members are located beneath the platform portion, and each having a lengthwise axis oriented substantially parallel to a forward direction of travel of the vehicle. A brace frame beneath the platform that is coupled between the pair of elongate frame members. The mounting bracket is secured to the brace frame and includes a stabilizer including a pair of elongate support arms joined by a cross-member. An anchor arrangement fixes the bracket relative the platform with long axes of the pair of arms transverse to the forward direction of travel. The mounting bracket has a lower portion in abutting engagement with the platform portion of the vehicle and an upper portion configured for receiving fixed coupled engagement of a fifth wheel hitch.
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