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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jul. 10, 2007
Filed:
Apr. 05, 2005
Applicants:
Donald H. Kahrs, Valley Springs, CA (US);
Don F. Linger, Stockton, CA (US);
Inventors:
Donald H. Kahrs, Valley Springs, CA (US);
Don F. Linger, Stockton, CA (US);
Assignee:
Valley Industries, L.L.C., Lodi, CA (US);
Attorney:
Primary Examiner:
Assistant Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
B62D 53/06 (2006.01); B62D 53/08 (2006.01);
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
Abstract
A latch mechanism for a fifth wheel hitch that automatically closes a jaw and locks the hitch when the hitch engages a kingpin. The latch mechanism includes a handle that is used set the latch for receiving the kingpin. The latch mechanism also includes a latching member that is biased toward a closed position and tripped in response to engagement of the kingpin with a jaw.