Patent ID: 8342556
Filing Date: 2013-01-01
Classification: B60G,B62D

Abstract:
1. A truck for towing a trailer, the truck comprising: a single vehicle frame spine located along a longitudinal center line of the truck; left and right side direct drive assemblies having drive wheels; left and right side double wishbone suspension assemblies extending between the vehicle frame spine and the direct drive assemblies for supporting the vehicle frame spine from the direct drive assemblies; an extensible strut positioned between the vehicle frame spine and each of the direct drive assemblies allowing vehicle drive height from a driving surface to the vehicle frame spine to be varied; a fifth wheel assembly supported from the vehicle frame spine and located above the direct drive assemblies; and the fifth wheel assembly including a fifth wheel and a fifth wheel lift assembly which is operable to vary spacing of the fifth wheel from the vehicle frame spine if a trailer is attached thereto to allow the trailer to be kept at a fixed height.