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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jan. 17, 2023
Filed:
Jun. 06, 2018
Applicant:
Horizon Global Americas Inc., Plymouth, MI (US);
Inventors:
Gregoire P. Mercier, Plymouth, MI (US);
Mark Scruggs, Walled Lake, MI (US);
Timothy S. Arrick, Plymouth, MI (US);
Assignee:
HORIZON GLOBAL AMERICAS INC., Plymouth, MI (US);
Attorney:
Primary Examiner:
Assistant Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
B62D 53/08 (2006.01);
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
B62D 53/0828 (2013.01);
Abstract
A connection system for a fifth wheel hitch assembly or other vehicle accessory includes a plurality of interlocking flanges are received in corresponding ports. Additionally, a plurality of fasteners are used in combination with friction bushings. This overall combination creates a synergistic effect that enables the connection of high load components along a single shear facing.