Accession Number:

AD0163658

Title:

Replaceable Shock-Mounted Kingpin Installation.

Descriptive Note:

Patent,

Corporate Author:

OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY OF THE ARMY WASHINGTON D C

Personal Author(s):

• Pieier,Otto

Report Date:

1972-01-11

Pagination or Media Count:

5.0

Abstract:

The patent discloses a kingpin which is replaceable and provides shock attenuation in a vertical, longitudinal and transverse direction especially for semitrailers carrying sensitive equipment.

Descriptors:

• (*PINS
• *PATENTS)
• VEHICLE CHASSIS COMPONENTS
• TRAILERS
• SHOCK ABSORBERS
• TOWING VEHICLES

Subject Categories:

• Surface Transportation and Equipment

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE