A fifth wheel hitch assembly includes a support bracket operably coupled to a vehicle frame member; a hitch plate that has a throat adapted to receive a kingpin and a rear portion, wherein the hitch plate is pivotably coupled to the support bracket for pivoting between a first and second positions; a stabilizer assembly coupled to the hitch plate, the stabilizer assembly operating between an unlocked position, wherein the hitch plate pivots between the first and second positions, and the locked position, wherein the stabilizer assembly is coupled with the rear portion and a select one of the vehicle frame and the support bracket, thereby restricting pivotable movement of the hitch plate; and a remotely located controller that operates the stabilizer assembly between the unlocked and locked positions.


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    Title :

    Fifth wheel assembly with automatic lockouts


    Contributors:

    Publication date :

    2015-09-08


    Type of media :

    Patent


    Type of material :

    Electronic Resource


    Language :

    English


    Classification :

    IPC:    B60D Fahrzeugverbindungen , VEHICLE CONNECTIONS



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