Fifth wheel hitch kingpin assembly

US8960704B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• SAF-Holland, Inc. · DE

Inventors

• Eric Terpsma · Holland, US
• Richard T. Polanic · Hudsonville, US
• Gerald W. Hungerink · Holland, US
• Richard Sibley, Jr. · Grand Haven, US

Key dates

• Filing date: May 14, 2013
• Grant date: Feb 24, 2015
• Expiry date: May 14, 2033

Classification

• Technology area (CPC B): Performing Operations; Transporting
• CPC primary: B62D53/0842
• WIPO field: Transport
• WIPO sector: Mechanical engineering

Abstract

A kingpin assembly comprises a housing having a recess located therein, a kingpin having at least a portion located within the recess of the housing, a collar member operably coupled to the kingpin, and a collet member extending about the kingpin and frictionally engaging the housing and the kingpin.