Kingpin assembly
AssigneeJost-Werke Deutschland GmbH
InventorsJosé Manuel ALGÜERA GALLEGO, Swen SAUPE
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Abstract
The invention relates to a kingpin assembly (1) for a semi-trailer of an articulated vehicle, comprising a kingpin (2) defining an axis of rotation (A), wherein the kingpin (2) has a kingpin flange (3) for connecting the kingpin (2) directly or indirectly to the semi-trailer. It further comprises an angle measuring device (15) at least partially recessed into the kingpin (2) with a shaft (17) rotatably mounted about the axis of rotation (A) and a driver (18) connected to the shaft (17) and pivotable about the axis of rotation (A).
Claims15
A kingpin assembly (1) for a semi-trailer of an articulated vehicle, comprising
- a kingpin (2) defining an axis of rotation (A), wherein the kingpin (2) has a kingpin flange (3) for connecting the kingpin (2) directly or indirectly to the semi-trailer,
- characterized by an angle measuring device (15) at least partially recessed into the kingpin (2) with a shaft (17) rotatably mounted about an axis of rotation (A) and by a driver (18) connected to the shaft (17) and pivotable about the axis of rotation (A).
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