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Fifth wheel release tool apparatus

US8157283B1 · kind B1 · utility

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5Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateFeb 3, 2010
Grant dateApr 17, 2012
Priority date—
Expiry dateNov 1, 2030

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB62D53/10
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

The fifth wheel release tool apparatus has a cable having a cable first end spaced apart from a cable second end, a handle affixed to the cable first end. a pulley moveably disposed on the cable, the pulley entrapped on the cable, a first hook connected to the pulley, a second hook affixed to the cable second end, whereby the first hook is removably hooked to a release handle of a fifth wheel, the second hook removably hooked to any desired fixed object, allowing a user to pull the release handle by way of pulling the apparatus handle. The flexible cable allows a user to operate the apparatus from any angle or position and thereby further allows latch release in what may be crowded conditions.

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