Articulated Fifth Wheel Selective Adjustment Means
AssigneeFontaine International
InventorsSteven W. Mann, Gavin C. Trinosky
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Abstract
An articulated selective adjustment apparatus carried within the pedestal of a fifth wheel assembly comprises a mounting plate pivotally connected to a plunger arm configured for selective extension and withdrawal from the pedestal, and having ends to which are pivotally connected first and second prongs having interior ends disposed toward the pedestal that are pivotally connected to said first and second mounting plate ends.
Claims5
In a fifth wheel assembly configured for selective adjustment in longitudinal position relative to a truck body on which the fifth wheel assembly is mounted, the assembly having a pedestal slidably engaging slide rails disposed in parallel to said longitudinal axis of said truck body, a selective adjustment apparatus carried within the pedestal, the selective adjustment apparatus comprising:
- a mounting plate pivotally connected to a plunger arm configured for selective extension and withdrawal from the pedestal, and having first and second ends;
- first and second prongs having interior ends disposed toward the pedestal that are pivotally connected to said first and second mounting plate ends.
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