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US 2008/0173849 A1Published application
Tandem axle trailer pin extracter apparatus
OwnerWilliam G. Hinsoninventor
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Abstract
A tandem axle trailer pin extracter apparatus is provided. The extracter apparatus is adapted and configured for extracting or pulling the tandem lock pin release handle when it is desired to adjust the position of a tractor trailer body relative to the tandem axles. The extracter apparatus allows for one-person application.
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A tandem axle trailer pin extracter apparatus comprising:
- an elongated tubular guard, said tubular guard having an anterior end opposing a posterior end;
- a tension means, said tension means is housed inside said tubular guard, said tension means has an upper end anchored to said tubular guard at said anterior end of said tubular guard;
- an engagement means, said engagement means is mounted to a lower end of said tension means, said engagement means is adapted for temporarily and removably securing the tandem axle trailer pin extracter apparatus to a tandem lock pin release handle;
- a cap, said cap is removably secured to said anterior end of said tubular guard:
- and a brace, said brace is longitudinally-adjustable and securable about an external, circumferential surface of said tubular guard, wherein said tubular guard includes a plurality of holes defined through an upper, external circumferential sidewall thereof, said holes are spatially aligned in a linear orientation, wherein said tension means is defined of at least one bungee strap or cord, wherein said lower end of said tension means projects through an opening provided at said posterior end of said tubular guard.
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