Abstract: A fifth wheel coupling device is adapted for a towing vehicle that vertically receives a kingpin of a trailer. The device includes a plate having a kingpin hole formed therethrough defining a vertical path adapted to permit entry of the kingpin into the kingpin hole and through the plate along the vertical path, and to prevent release of the kingpin out of the kingpin hole along a lateral path leading outside the plate. A support base is attached to the plate, and is adapted to mount the plate to the towing vehicle. A lifting mechanism is operatively connected to the plate and is adapted to be mounted on the towing vehicle for raising and lowering the plate relative to the trailer. A locking mechanism is movably attached to the plate and is provided with an actuating portion.

Abstract: A fifth wheel coupling device is adapted for a towing vehicle that vertically receives a kingpin of a trailer. The device includes a plate having a kingpin hole formed therethrough defining a vertical path adapted to permit entry of the kingpin into the kingpin hole and through the plate along the vertical path, and to prevent release of the kingpin out of the kingpin hole along a lateral path leading outside the plate. A support base is attached to the plate, and is adapted to mount the plate to the towing vehicle. A lifting mechanism is operatively connected to the plate and is adapted to be mounted on the towing vehicle for raising and lowering the plate relative to the trailer. A locking mechanism is movably attached to the plate and is provided with an actuating portion.

Abstract: An improved slide rail for a fifth wheel hitch assembly is disclosed that has T-shaped cross-section with a horizontal top section and a vertical base section. The horizontal top section includes scalloped edges, and the vertical base section includes weld pockets.

Abstract: A fifth wheel slide assembly secondary lock includes an elongated cam member supported by a spindle extending upward from a sliding pedestal. A pair of linkage bars are pivotally coupled by one end to opposing ends of the cam member, the other ends of the bars being coupled to wedges operable for selectively engaging slide rails mounted to a vehicle frame in order to maintain a longitudinal position of said pedestal. The pedestal includes at least one stop extending upward from the pedestal at a height that extends above an arc defined by the rotation of the cam.

Abstract: A fifth wheel slide assembly secondary lock includes an elongated cam member supported by a spindle extending upward from a sliding pedestal. A pair of linkage bars are pivotally coupled by one end to opposing ends of the cam member, the other ends of the bars being coupled to wedges operable for selectively engaging slide rails mounted to a vehicle frame in order to maintain a longitudinal position of said pedestal. The pedestal includes at least one stop extending upward from the pedestal at a height that extends above an arc defined by the rotation of the cam.

Abstract: An improved slide rail for a fifth wheel hitch assembly is disclosed that has T-shaped cross-section with a horizontal top section and a vertical base section. The horizontal top section includes scalloped edges, and the vertical base section includes weld pockets.

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 the mounting plate ends.

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.

Abstract: A slide rail assembly for a fifth wheel hitch assembly is disclosed that includes an angle member for directly mounting the assembly to a truck frame member, and a t-shaped slide rail attached to a horizontal portion of the angle member, the t-shaped slide rail including a row of spaced gaps.

Abstract: A clamp for a line includes a body having a first portion for engaging the line and a keeper having a second portion for engaging the line. A pivoting assembly is coupled to the body and the keeper for pivotally coupling the keeper and the body, and includes a shaft and a shaft support pivotally receiving the shaft. The shaft has a longitudinal axis and pivots about the longitudinal axis. The clamp also includes a torsional spring coupled to the pivoting assembly for biasing the keeper second portion away from the body first portion. Further, the clamp includes a control device in the form of U-bolts, coupled to the body and the keeper, for controlling the angular position of the keeper relative to the body.

Abstract: A biasing device for use in a pegboard merchandise display in which items of merchandise are suspended along a hook of the display includes a strip of resilient synthetic polymeric material forming a bow between the pegboard and the items of merchandise suspended along the hook, mounting tabs captured between the pegboard and the hook to secure the strip in place, and a pusher pad for pushing against the rearwardmost suspended item to maintain the forwardmost suspended item at a dispensing location at the forward end of the hook.

Abstract: A head assembly for a compression tool including a pair of opposite, rotatably mounted jaw members. Each jaw member having a compression end which is moveable between a first position in engagement with the compression end of the opposite jaw member and a second position wherein the compression ends are spaced apart from each other. The compression end of each jaw member having an interior nib surface, a semi-circular groove surface, an engagement surface and distal compression surface. The head assembly includes a center nib which is operably associated with the interior nib surface of each jaw member to provide three generally equidistant points of contact around the circumference of a connector that is placed therebetween for compression.

Abstract: An improved conductor clamp adapted to securely clamp conductors having various sized diameters. The clamp includes a first pair of generally rectangular bar clamping members movable in a first direction toward each other and in an opposite direction away from each other. Each of the first pair of clamping members has a generally V-shaped groove extending the length of the member with a contact area extending therefrom. A third clamping member is positioned intermediate the first pair of clamping members. The third clamping member includes a tail portion and a head portion having a conductor contact portion.

Abstract: An improved conductor clamp adapted to securely clamp conductors having various sized diameters. The clamp includes a first pair of generally rectangular bar clamping members movable in a first direction toward each other and in an opposite direction away from each other. Each of the first pair of clamping members have a pair of parallel generally V-shaped grooves extending the length of the member with a conductor contact portion provided therebetween. A second pair of opposite clamping members is positioned intermediate the first pair of clamping members. The second pair of clamping members each include a tail portion and a head portion having a conductor contact portion.