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Extra-safe tractor-trailer couplingBuilt-in safety mechanism for tractor-trailer "fifth-wheel" coupling keeps rig together in case kingpin failure. Modified coupling utilizes all standard components, such as two wear plates, kingpin, and kingpin latch. It is modified by adding semicircular lip to top wear plate, matching semicircular slot to bottom wear plate, and two latching stop mechanisms.
Document ID
19790000258
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Other - NASA Tech Brief
Authors
Albrecht, W. P.
Sparks, R. H.
Date Acquired
August 10, 2013
Publication Date
December 1, 1979
Publication Information
Publication: NASA Tech Briefs
Volume: 4
Issue: 2
ISSN: 0145-319X
Subject Category
Machinery
Report/Patent Number
FRC-10081
Accession Number
79B10258
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.

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