Patents Assigned to Weight Distribution Limited
  • Patent number: 4272098
    Abstract: A vehicle coupling comprises a linkage pivotably attachable to a first vehicle about a transverse horizontal axis, and a bearing assembly. The bearing assembly has a vertically disposed pivot bearing for connecting the vehicle coupling to a coupling member attached to a second vehicle. The vertically disposed pivot bearing has a first part fixed to the vehicle coupling and a second part fixed to the coupling member. Said first part of the vertical bearing is mounted above the linkage by support means incorporating a horizontal pivot bearing whose axis is perpendicular to the transverse horizontal axis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 7, 1978
    Date of Patent: June 9, 1981
    Assignee: Weight Distribution Limited
    Inventor: Robert J. Greatbatch