Patent ID: 9145178
Filing Date: 2015-09-29
Classification: B60D,B62D,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A fifth-wheel hitch assembly for pulling a trailer behind a towing vehicle, comprising: a) a base assembly having a flat base having a plurality of sidewalls; b) a T-arm assembly adapted to receive and secure a gooseneck assembly installed on the towing vehicle, wherein said T-arm assembly is releasably attached to said base assembly; and c) a hitch head assembly attached to said base assembly and adapted to releasably secure kingpin; wherein the hitch head assembly is secure to the base assembly with a cushioned support arm assembly; and further wherein the cushioned support arm assembly further comprises a plurality of arms having a cradle for receiving the hitch head assembly, the arms further having a first end connected to the base assembly and a second and a second end connected to at least one load booster and a bracket connected to the base assembly.