TRACTOR TRAILER GAP CONTROL SYSTEM

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United States of America Patent

APP PUB NO 20130297154A1
SERIAL NO

13979716

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The present invention relates to an adjustable towing system and a method for adjusting a length of a longitudinally extending gap between a cab of a truck tractor and a trailer. The truck tractor is provided with at least one front axle, at least one rear axle, and a fifth wheel. The trailer provided with at least one axle and a kingpin. At least two of the fifth wheel, the kingpin, and the at least one axle are repositionable along the truck tractor or the trailer as the truck tractor tows the trailer, whereby the length of the gap is determined according to the position of the fifth wheel and the kingpin.

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VOLVO GROUP NORTH AMERICA LLC7900 NATIONAL SERVICE ROAD GREENSBORO NC 27409

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Burchett, Chad L Browns Summit, US 1 18
Fowler, Arthur N Winston-Salem, US 4 36
Pruden, Michael B Colfax, US 2 22

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