公开(公告)号：US07766361B2

公开(公告)日：2010-08-03

申请号：US11924128

申请日：2007-10-25

Applicant: Gerald W. Hungerink ,  Steven C. Dupay ,  Richard T. Polanic ,  Eric M. Terpsma ,  Jason D. C. Howe ,  Justin D. Keatley ,  Daniel R. Dykstra ,  Randy L. Schutt

Inventor： Gerald W. Hungerink ,  Steven C. Dupay ,  Richard T. Polanic ,  Eric M. Terpsma ,  Jason D. C. Howe ,  Justin D. Keatley ,  Daniel R. Dykstra ,  Randy L. Schutt

IPC: B62D53/06

CPC classification number: B62D53/0842 ,  B62D53/0885 ,  Y10T403/32926

Abstract: A kingpin assembly comprises a housing having a recess located therein, a collar member operably coupled to the housing, and an integral single-piece kingpin having at least a portion located within the recess of the housing, wherein the housing and collar cooperate to rotationally secure the kingpin within the recess of the housing, and wherein the kingpin provides a sole rotational support for the kingpin with respect to the housing and the collar.

Abstract translation: 主销组件包括具有位于其中的凹部的壳体，可操作地联接到壳体的套环构件以及具有位于壳体的凹部内的至少一部分的整体单件式中枢销，其中壳体和套环协作以旋转地固定 主销在壳体的凹部内，并且其中主销为主销提供相对于壳体和轴环的唯一旋转支撑。

公开(公告)号：US07416204B2

公开(公告)日：2008-08-26

申请号：US10253251

申请日：2002-09-24

Applicant: William J. Hicks ,  Roger L. Elkins ,  Steven C. Dupay ,  Mark M. Audo ,  Samuel A. Martin

Inventor： William J. Hicks ,  Roger L. Elkins ,  Steven C. Dupay ,  Mark M. Audo ,  Samuel A. Martin

IPC: B62D53/06

CPC classification number: B60G9/00 ,  B60G7/02 ,  B60G2200/314 ,  B60G2202/152 ,  B60G2204/143 ,  B60G2204/148 ,  B60G2204/4302 ,  B60G2206/60 ,  B60G2206/601 ,  B60G2206/602 ,  B60G2206/8101 ,  B60G2300/04 ,  B60G2300/042 ,  B62D21/11 ,  B62D53/0807

Abstract: A short span fifth wheel hitch comprising a hitch plate, at least one back rib, a peripheral flange connected to ends of the back rib, and a main rib extending between the back rib and a portion of the peripheral flange, with the main rib being connected to ends of the peripheral flange. The fifth wheel hitch also includes skirts extending from the hitch plate adjacent the back rib. At least two pairs of mounting ribs are located interior of the peripheral flange and the back rib, each pair of mounting ribs including aligned apertures for accepting a mounting pin therein, whereby a mounting bracket can be inserted into a space between the mounting ribs of each pair of mounting ribs and the mounting pin can be placed through the aligned apertures and the mounting bracket to connect the fifth wheel hitch to a tractor.

Abstract translation: 一种短跨度五轮联结器，包括一个挂钩板，至少一个后肋，连接到后肋的端部的周边凸缘，以及在后肋和外围凸缘的一部分之间延伸的主肋，主肋是 连接到外围法兰的端部。 第五轮搭扣还包括从邻接靠背肋的搭接板延伸的裙部。 至少两对安装肋位于周边凸缘和后肋的内部，每对安装肋包括对准的孔，用于在其中接纳安装销，由此可以将安装支架插入每个安装肋的安装肋之间的空间中 一对安装肋和安装销可以通过对准的孔和安装支架放置，以将第五轮连接件连接到拖拉机。

公开(公告)号：US20100244406A1

公开(公告)日：2010-09-30

申请号：US12793280

申请日：2010-06-03

Applicant: William J. Hicks ,  Roger L. Elkins ,  Steven C. Dupay ,  Mark M. Audo ,  Samuel A. Martin

Inventor： William J. Hicks ,  Roger L. Elkins ,  Steven C. Dupay ,  Mark M. Audo ,  Samuel A. Martin

IPC: B62D53/08

CPC classification number: B60G9/00 ,  B60G7/02 ,  B60G2200/314 ,  B60G2202/152 ,  B60G2204/143 ,  B60G2204/148 ,  B60G2204/4302 ,  B60G2206/60 ,  B60G2206/601 ,  B60G2206/602 ,  B60G2206/8101 ,  B60G2300/04 ,  B60G2300/042 ,  B62D21/11 ,  B62D53/0807

Abstract: A semi-tractor including a pair of C-shaped frame rails and having a rail distance therebetween, a fifth wheel hitch having mounting areas therein, mounting brackets located within the mounting areas, and a support assembly supporting the mounting brackets. An outside distance between the mounting areas is shorter than the rail distance.

Abstract translation: 一种半拖拉机，包括一对C形框架轨道，其间具有轨距，其中具有安装区域的第五轮联结件，位于安装区域内的安装支架以及支撑安装支架的支撑组件。 安装区域之间的外部距离比轨道距离短。

公开(公告)号：US20090108556A1

公开(公告)日：2009-04-30

申请号：US11924128

申请日：2007-10-25

Applicant: Gerald W. Hungerink ,  Steven C. Dupay ,  Richard T. Polanic ,  Eric M. Terpsma ,  Jason D.C. Howe ,  Justin D. Keatley ,  Daniel R. Dykstra ,  Randy L. Schutt

Inventor： Gerald W. Hungerink ,  Steven C. Dupay ,  Richard T. Polanic ,  Eric M. Terpsma ,  Jason D.C. Howe ,  Justin D. Keatley ,  Daniel R. Dykstra ,  Randy L. Schutt

IPC: B62D7/18

CPC classification number: B62D53/0842 ,  B62D53/0885 ,  Y10T403/32926

Abstract: A kingpin assembly comprises a housing having a recess located therein, a collar member operably coupled to the housing, and an integral single-piece kingpin having at least a portion located within the recess of the housing, wherein the housing and collar cooperate to rotationally secure the kingpin within the recess of the housing, and wherein the kingpin provides a sole rotational support for the kingpin with respect to the housing and the collar.

Abstract translation: 主销组件包括具有位于其中的凹部的壳体，可操作地联接到壳体的套环构件以及具有位于壳体的凹部内的至少一部分的整体单件式中枢销，其中壳体和套环协作以旋转地固定 主销在壳体的凹部内，并且其中主销为主销提供相对于壳体和轴环的唯一旋转支撑。

公开(公告)号：US20080265545A1

公开(公告)日：2008-10-30

申请号：US12164746

申请日：2008-06-30

Applicant: William J. Hicks ,  Roger L. Elkins ,  Steven C. Dupay ,  Mark M. Audo ,  Samuel A. Martin

Inventor： William J. Hicks ,  Roger L. Elkins ,  Steven C. Dupay ,  Mark M. Audo ,  Samuel A. Martin

IPC: B62D53/08

CPC classification number: B60G9/00 ,  B60G7/02 ,  B60G2200/314 ,  B60G2202/152 ,  B60G2204/143 ,  B60G2204/148 ,  B60G2204/4302 ,  B60G2206/60 ,  B60G2206/601 ,  B60G2206/602 ,  B60G2206/8101 ,  B60G2300/04 ,  B60G2300/042 ,  B62D21/11 ,  B62D53/0807

Abstract: A short span fifth wheel hitch comprising a hitch plate, at least one back rib, a peripheral flange connected to ends of the back rib, and a main rib extending between the back rib and a portion of the peripheral flange, with the main rib being connected to ends of the peripheral flange. The fifth wheel hitch also includes skirts extending from the hitch plate adjacent the back rib. At least two pairs of mounting ribs are located interior of the peripheral flange and the back rib, each pair of mounting ribs including aligned apertures for accepting a mounting pin therein, whereby a mounting bracket can be inserted into a space between the mounting ribs of each pair of mounting ribs and the mounting pin can be placed through the aligned apertures and the mounting bracket to connect the fifth wheel hitch to a tractor.

Abstract translation: 一种短跨度五轮联结器，包括一个挂钩板，至少一个后肋，连接到后肋的端部的周边凸缘，以及在后肋和外围凸缘的一部分之间延伸的主肋，主肋是 连接到外围法兰的端部。 第五轮搭扣还包括从邻接靠背肋的搭接板延伸的裙部。 至少两对安装肋位于周边凸缘和后肋的内部，每对安装肋包括对准的孔，用于在其中接纳安装销，由此可以将安装支架插入每个安装肋的安装肋之间的空间中 一对安装肋和安装销可以通过对准的孔和安装支架放置，以将第五轮连接件连接到拖拉机。

公开(公告)号：US06592230B2

公开(公告)日：2003-07-15

申请号：US09836796

申请日：2001-04-17

Applicant: Steven C Dupay

Inventor： Steven C Dupay

IPC: G02B508

CPC classification number: B62D53/12 ,  B62D53/10

Abstract: The truck rearview mirror assembly of the present invention is used on a truck having a coupling status system for sensing trailer coupling status. The rearview mirror assembly includes a mirror housing adapted for mounting to a truck, a mirror disposed within the mirror housing, and a display carried by the housing. The display is coupled to the coupling status system for displaying trailer coupling status information to a driver of the truck.

Abstract translation: 本发明的卡车后视镜组件用于具有用于感测拖车联接状态的联接状态系统的卡车上。 后视镜组件包括适于安装到卡车的反射镜壳体，设置在镜子壳体内的镜子以及由壳体承载的显示器。 显示器耦合到耦合状态系统，用于向卡车的驾驶员显示拖车联动状态信息。

公开(公告)号：US06452485B1

公开(公告)日：2002-09-17

申请号：US09945936

申请日：2001-09-04

Applicant: Randy L. Schutt ,  Steven C. Dupay ,  Michael H. Ginocchio ,  Kurt A. Dykema

Inventor： Randy L. Schutt ,  Steven C. Dupay ,  Michael H. Ginocchio ,  Kurt A. Dykema

IPC: G08B2100

CPC classification number: B62D53/10 ,  B62D53/0828 ,  B62D53/12 ,  Y10S280/14

Abstract: An electronic system that includes a trailer sensor, a lock sensor and a control circuit determine whether a trailer hitch assembly is properly coupled to a trailer. The trailer sensor senses the position of the trailer relative to the trailer hitch assembly and the lock sensor senses the position of the locking mechanism. The control circuit is coupled to the trailer sensor and the lock sensor and masks an output of the lock sensor for a first predetermined stabilization period after the control circuit initially determines that the trailer hitch assembly is properly coupled to the trailer.

Abstract translation: 包括拖车传感器，锁定传感器和控制电路的电子系统确定拖车牵引组件是否适当地联接到拖车。 拖车传感器感测拖车相对于拖车牵引组件的位置，并且锁定传感器感测锁定机构的位置。 控制电路在控制电路最初确定拖车牵引装置适当地联接到拖车之后，连接到拖车传感器和锁定传感器并且屏蔽锁定传感器的输出达到第一预定的稳定时间段。

公开(公告)号：US07152869B2

公开(公告)日：2006-12-26

申请号：US10504455

申请日：2003-02-07

Applicant: Steven C. Dupay ,  Randy L. Schutt

Inventor： Steven C. Dupay ,  Randy L. Schutt

IPC: B62D53/00 ,  B62D53/06

CPC classification number: B62D53/12 ,  B62D53/0885

Abstract: A trailer hitch assembly includes a hitch plate and a locking mechanism. The hitch plate includes a throat for receiving a kingpin of a trailer. The locking mechanism locks the kingpin in the throat and includes a pair of lock jaws whose lock jaw contact surface, which contacts the kingpin, is treated with an alloy obviating the need for a lubricant while maintaining the wear life of the pair of lock jaws.

Abstract translation: 拖车牵引装置包括一个搭接板和一个锁定机构。 挂钩板包括用于接收拖车主销的喉咙。 锁定机构将主销锁定在喉部，并且包括一对锁定爪，其与接触主销的锁定爪接触表面用合金处理，从而避免需要润滑剂，同时保持一对锁定爪的磨损寿命。

公开(公告)号：US07140633B2

公开(公告)日：2006-11-28

申请号：US11045882

申请日：2005-01-28

Applicant: Mark M. Audo ,  David R. Pernesky ,  Steven C. Dupay ,  Michael H. Ginocchio ,  Gerald W. Hungerink

Inventor： Mark M. Audo ,  David R. Pernesky ,  Steven C. Dupay ,  Michael H. Ginocchio ,  Gerald W. Hungerink

IPC: B62D53/06

CPC classification number: B60D1/485 ,  B60D1/015 ,  B60D1/488 ,  B62D53/08

Abstract: A fifth wheel mounting assembly for mounting a fifth wheel hitch plate to a frame of a tractor that includes a pair of first support members adapted to be fixedly coupled to a pair of rails of a tractor, and each having a plurality of first apertures, and a pair of first mounting brackets each including a plurality of apertures that receive mounting hardware therein, wherein the mounting hardware extends through the plurality of apertures of the first mounting bracket and through the plurality of first apertures of the support members, thereby fixedly coupling the mounting brackets with the support members. Each mounting bracket further includes an inwardly exposed aperture adapted to receive a mounting pin therein for pivotally coupling a fifth wheel hitch plate to the mounting brackets, and a recess. The fifth wheel mounting assembly further includes a structural cross member having ends received within the recesses of the mounting brackets, thereby torsionally coupling the pairs of support members and mounting brackets with one another.

Abstract translation: 一种用于将第五轮连结板安装到拖拉机的框架上的第五轮安装组件，其包括适于与拖拉机的一对轨道固定连接的一对第一支撑构件，并且每个具有多个第一孔，以及 一对第一安装支架，每个第一安装支架包括多个孔，所述多个孔容纳其中的安装硬件，其中所述安装硬件延伸穿过所述第一安装支架的所述多个孔，并且穿过所述支撑构件的所述多个第一孔，从而将所述安装 与支撑构件的支架。 每个安装支架还包括向内露出的孔，其适于在其中容纳安装销以将第五轮连结板可枢转地连接到安装支架和凹部。 第五轮安装组件还包括具有容纳在安装支架的凹部内的端部的结构横梁，从而将成对的支撑构件和安装支架彼此扭转地联接。

公开(公告)号：US06739611B2

公开(公告)日：2004-05-25

申请号：US09978878

申请日：2001-10-16

Applicant: Jack L. Gisinger ,  Gerald W. Hungerink ,  Steven C. Dupay ,  Randy L. Schutt

Inventor： Jack L. Gisinger ,  Gerald W. Hungerink ,  Steven C. Dupay ,  Randy L. Schutt

IPC: B60D5306

CPC classification number: B62D53/0871 ,  B62D53/08

Abstract: A sensing system employs multiple sensors utilizing mounting structure integrated into a fifth wheel hitch and which is protected from the environment, is capable of accurately measuring forces along longitudinal and vertical axes for providing information as to roll, pitch, yaw, and drawbar load and which utilizes sensors which provide output signals for display and control. In one embodiment, a fifth wheel includes mounting boxes formed on an undersurface thereof on opposite sides of the kingpin receiving slot and a force-sensing unit mounted within each of said mounting boxes. Each force-sensing unit includes a vertical sensor positioned fore and aft of the vertical hitch axis and forward and aft horizontal force sensors.

Abstract translation: 感测系统使用多个传感器，其利用集成在第五轮牵引中并且被保护免受环境的安装结构的多个传感器，能够精确地测量纵向和纵轴上的力，以提供关于滚动，俯仰，偏航和牵引杆负载的信息，以及哪些 利用提供输出信号进行显示和控制的传感器。 在一个实施例中，第五轮包括在主销接收槽的相对侧上形成在其下表面上的安装盒和安装在每个所述安装盒内的力感测单元。 每个力感测单元包括垂直传感器，其位于垂直悬挂轴线的前后，以及前后水平力传感器。