Patent ID: 7703793
Filing Date: 2010-04-27
Classification: B62D,Y10S

Abstract:
1. A fifth wheel hitch assembly, comprising: an upper assembly comprising a lower assembly comprising a front slide plate disposed between an inner surface of the front wall and an outer surface of the front plate, a first side slide plate disposed between an inner surface of the first side wall and an outer surface of the first side plate, a second side slide plate disposed between an inner surface of the second side wall and an outer surface of the second side plate; a rear slide plate disposed between an outer surface of the rear plate and an inner surface of the rear wall, said front, first second and rear slide plates facilitating sliding engagement between said upper box and said lower box, at least one resilient member disposed between the upper assembly and the lower assembly; and at least one shock absorber disposed between the upper assembly and the lower assembly.