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FIFTH WHEEL KINGPIN [1 record]

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Record 1 1993-01-12

English

Subject field(s)
  • Couplings (Mechanical Components)
  • Trucking (Road Transport)
  • Trailers and Hauling
DEF

A vertical bolt under the front part of a trailer body, which locks into the jaws of the fifth wheel to secure the trailer to the tractor.

OBS

Term officially approved by Canadian Pacific Ltd.

Key term(s)
  • fifth wheel kingpin

French

Domaine(s)
  • Accouplements (Composants mécaniques)
  • Camionnage
  • Remorques et remorquage
DEF

Cheville verticale fixée sous l'avant d'une semi-remorque et s'engageant dans les mâchoires de la sellette du tracteur pour arrimer la semi-remorque à celui-ci.

OBS

Terme uniformisé par Canadien Pacifique Ltée.

Spanish

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