US3655220A
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Spare wheel carrier for supporting tongue of trailer
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1970-04-07
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Granted: 1972-04-11
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Expires: 1990-04-07
Abstract
Abstract This specification discloses a spare wheel and tire carrier for a trailer. The carrier is made in such a way that the trailer wheel may be used as a tongue truck or ground engaging wheel supporting the trailer tongue for use in parking the trailer. The wheel is supported in an especially efficient manner.
Inventors
- 👤 Leonard R Rodgers
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 22:40
CPC Classifications
B; B62; B62D; B62D43/00; B62D43/02
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
213 words
A trailer tongue truck comprising a fifth wheel comprising a fifth wheel plate and a lock plate, means to clamp said fifth wheel plate to the tongue of the trailer, bearing means disposed between said fifth wheel plate and said lock plate, pivot means pivotably connecting said fifth wheel plate to said lock plate, a fork, a wheel in said fork, said fork being swingably attached to said lock plate at an axis adjacent the rear edge of said lock plate and said fork, ears on said fork having holes alignable with said holes in said lock plate and a pin adapted to be received in said hole, said pin being removable whereby said fork with said wheel can swing to a position in a plane parallel to the plane of said tongue, and means to lock said wheel in said swung position, said means to clamp said fifth wheel to said tongue comprises bolts extending through said fifth wheel, a clamp plate resting on said tongue, and said bolts clamping said fifth wheel to said clamp plate, said means to lock said wheel in said stowed position comprises a carrying rack, said carrying rack comprising means supported on said trailer tongue for receiving an edge of a tire on said fifth wheel.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
213 words
A trailer tongue truck comprising a fifth wheel comprising a fifth wheel plate and a lock plate, means to clamp said fifth wheel plate to the tongue of the trailer, bearing means disposed between said fifth wheel plate and said lock plate, pivot means pivotably connecting said fifth wheel plate to said lock plate, a fork, a wheel in said fork, said fork being swingably attached to said lock plate at an axis adjacent the rear edge of said lock plate and said fork, ears on said fork having holes alignable with said holes in said lock plate and a pin adapted to be received in said hole, said pin being removable whereby said fork with said wheel can swing to a position in a plane parallel to the plane of said tongue, and means to lock said wheel in said swung position, said means to clamp said fifth wheel to said tongue comprises bolts extending through said fifth wheel, a clamp plate resting on said tongue, and said bolts clamping said fifth wheel to said clamp plate, said means to lock said wheel in said stowed position comprises a carrying rack, said carrying rack comprising means supported on said trailer tongue for receiving an edge of a tire on said fifth wheel.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
204 words
A trailer and tongue truck combination comprising a tongue, means to clamp a fifth wheel plate to said tongue, a lock plate, bearing means disposed between said fifth wheel plate to said lock plate, pivot means pivotably connecting said fifth wheel plate to said lock plate, a fork plate swingably supported on said lock plate, a wheel in said fork, said fork plate being swingably attached to said lock plate at an axis adjacent the rear edge of said lock plate and said fork plate, ears on said fork plate having holes alignable with said holes in said lock plate and a pin adapted to be received in said hole, said pin being removable whereby said fork plate with said wheel can swing to a position in a plane parallel to the plane of said tongue, and means to lock said wheel in said swung position, said means to hold off said wheel in swung position comprising a channel means clamping one flange of said channel to the underside of said tongue, said wheel being adapted to be swung bringing a portion of said wheel into said channel, and pin means extending through the flanges of said channel retaining said wheel in said channel.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
204 words
A trailer and tongue truck combination comprising a tongue, means to clamp a fifth wheel plate to said tongue, a lock plate, bearing means disposed between said fifth wheel plate to said lock plate, pivot means pivotably connecting said fifth wheel plate to said lock plate, a fork plate swingably supported on said lock plate, a wheel in said fork, said fork plate being swingably attached to said lock plate at an axis adjacent the rear edge of said lock plate and said fork plate, ears on said fork plate having holes alignable with said holes in said lock plate and a pin adapted to be received in said hole, said pin being removable whereby said fork plate with said wheel can swing to a position in a plane parallel to the plane of said tongue, and means to lock said wheel in said swung position, said means to hold off said wheel in swung position comprising a channel means clamping one flange of said channel to the underside of said tongue, said wheel being adapted to be swung bringing a portion of said wheel into said channel, and pin means extending through the flanges of said channel retaining said wheel in said channel.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1975-04-11 | 1975-10-11 | 1976-04-11 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-04-11 | 1979-10-11 | 1980-04-11 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-04-11 | 1983-10-11 | 1984-04-11 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |