/Fifth Wheel Hitch Engagement System
Abstract

A fifth wheel hitch assembly is shown and described. The fifth wheel hitch system may comprise a jaw fixed about a pivot pin and a biasing member biasing the jaw to a closed position. The fifth wheel hitch assembly may also include a kingpin guide positioned opposite the jaw, where the kingpin guide is adapted to engage and retain a kingpin against the jaw.

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What is claimed is:

A fifth wheel hitch assembly is shown and described. The fifth wheel hitch system may comprise a jaw fixed about a pivot pin and a biasing member biasing the jaw to a closed position. The fifth wheel hitch assembly may also include a kingpin guide positioned opposite the jaw, where the kingpin guide is adapted to engage and retain a kingpin against the jaw.
Timeline
Filed
04/13/2026
Published
08/13/2026
Granted
Not Available
IPC Codes(2)
B62D 53/08:Fifth-wheel traction couplings
B62D 53/10:with means for preventing accidental uncoupling