FIFTH WHEEL LATCHING ASSEMBLY

摘要

A fifth wheel latching assembly is provided having first and second locking assemblies. The first locking assembly includes first and second jaw members, which are movable between open and locked configurations. In the locked configurations, at least one of the first and second jaw members locks a kingpin in place for towing. The second locking assembly includes a latch element which is movable between open and locked positions. In its closed position, the latch element locks a kingpin in place for towing. The first and second locking assemblies independently lock the kingpin in place. Kingpin insertion causes automatic locking of the first and second locking assemblies.

主权项

1. A fifth wheel latching assembly comprising:
a first locking assembly having open and locked configurations comprising:
a first jaw member;a second jaw member;a first biasing member biasing at least one of said first and second jaw members in said locked configuration;wherein in said locked configuration at least one of said first and second jaw members locks a kingpin in place; a second locking assembly comprising a latch element and a latch element biasing member, said latch element biasing member biasing said latch element in a locked position to lock said kingpin in place; said first and second locking assemblies in operational engagement such that actuation of said latch element to an open position actuates said first locking assembly to move to said open configuration; and said first and second locking assemblies independently lock said kingpin in place.