Abstract: A deck plate assembly for a truck chassis having first and second elongated frame members. Elongated rail brackets are mounted on the upper ends of the first and second frame members. Each of the rail brackets has an elongated slide slot formed in the inner sides thereof. A storage box and an airline box are positioned between the first and second frame members. A storage box support frame is slidably mounted in the slide slots of the rail brackets so as to be positioned over the storage box. The storage box is bolted to the storage box support frame. An airline box support is slidably mounted in the slide slots of the rail brackets so as to be positioned over the airline box. The airline box is bolted to the airline box support. Metal deck sections may also be slidably mounted in the rail brackets.

Abstract: A sleeper panel is provided for use with each of the passenger and driver sides of a sleeper cab. The entire upper ends of the sleeper panels have a top flange which is secured to the underside of the sleeper cab. Structure is provided to maintain the curved portions of the sleeper panel in their desired radius of curvature. A cab panel is also described which is ideally suited for use on a truck cab so as to be positioned forwardly of the sleeper panels thereby providing an esthetic appearance to the vehicle.

Abstract: A weight and anti-curling device is provided for a mud flap with the mud flap having an upper end, a lower end, a first side, a second side, a front side and a rear side. The weight of this invention is comprised of a support member. The support member is positioned at the rearward side of the lower end of the mud flap. Bolts extend through the support member and the mud flap to secure the weight to the lower end of the mud flap. The support member may be positioned at the forward side of the mud flap.

Abstract: A plurality of different kits is provided for assembling horizontal cabinets in the sleeper cab of the truck. Each of the kits provide a horizontal cabinet which is positioned beneath the bunk of the sleeper cab. In one kit, a drawer assembly and a refrigerator are positioned in the cabinet. In another kit, a pair of drawer assemblies are positioned in the cabinet. In another kit, a pair of refrigerators are positioned in the cabinet. In another kit, a freezer is positioned in the cabinet. In another kit, a pair of freezers are positioned in the cabinet. All of the kits include a mounting plate which is secured to the floor of the sleeper cab beneath the bunk of the sleeper cab. In all of the kits a trim assembly is provided.

Abstract: A sleeper panel is provided for use with each of the passenger and driver sides of a sleeper cab. The entire upper ends of the sleeper panels have a top flange which is secured to the underside of the sleeper cab. Structure is provided to maintain the curved portions of the sleeper panel in their desired radius of curvature. A cab panel is also described which is ideally suited for use on a truck cab so as to be positioned forwardly of the sleeper panels thereby providing an esthetic appearance to the vehicle.

Abstract: A plurality of different kits for assembling cabinets or support structures within the sleeper cab of a truck. Some of the kits are designed to support a refrigerator while other kits are designed to also support a microwave oven. At least one of the kits includes drawers for containing items. Other kits include support chests.

Abstract: An auxiliary alternating current air conditioning system for a sleeper cab of a truck which is driven by the truck direct current battery system. The auxiliary alternating current air conditioning system is functional only when the truck engine is not running. The auxiliary alternating current air conditioning system will shut down when the voltage of the direct current battery system of the truck reaches a predetermined level. A second embodiment of the auxiliary air conditioning system is disclosed wherein the auxiliary air conditioning system is direct current driven rather than alternating current driven.

Abstract: A deck plate assembly is provided for mounting between the first and second frame members of a truck. The assembly includes a horizontally disposed deck plate which is positioned between the first and second frame members of the truck and secured thereto. Stiffening or strengthening members are secured to the underside of the deck plate to prevent downward deflection of the deck plate should a person stand on the deck plate.

Abstract: A weight is provided for a mud flap with the mud flap having an upper end, a lower end, a first side, a second side, a front side and a rear side. The weight of this invention is comprised of a first support member and a second support member. The first support member is positioned at the rearward side of the lower end of the mud flap and the second support member is positioned at the front side of the mud flap at the lower end thereof. Bolts extend through the first support member, the mud flap and the second support member to secure the weight to the lower end of the mud flap.

Abstract: A clutch extender which is positioned between the free end of a clutch pedal arm and a clutch pedal.

Abstract: A light assembly for attachment to a vehicle such as a truck wherein the light assembly includes a rigid support member having a first end, a second end, a first side edge, a second side edge, a first side and a second side. In a first embodiment, a plurality of spaced-apart light members are secured to the support member. In a second embodiment, an elongated light bar is secured to the support member. In both embodiments, an L-shaped channel member is provided at one of the side edges of the support member thereof to not only strengthen the support member but to provide a channel for partially receiving the electrical wires of the light members.

Abstract: A deck plate assembly is provided for mounting between the first and second frame members of a truck. The assembly includes a horizontally disposed deck plate which is positioned between the first and second frames. Structure is provided for securing the deck plate to the first and second frame members.

Abstract: An anti-slip step plate for a motor vehicle such as a truck. The step plate includes a generally rectangular base member which is secured to a step of the vehicle. The step plate also includes an accent plate member which is positioned on the base member and secured thereto with the accent plate member having a plurality of slots formed therein which receive portions of the base member. The accent plate member is colored so as to have a different color than the base member. The accent plate member will be colored to match or accent colors or features of the vehicle.

Abstract: A cable tray apparatus is provided for a people mover system such as a Sky Train or the like. The cable tray apparatus is made up of a plurality of identical cable trays which are secured together in an end-to-end relationship. The cable trays are selectively laterally horizontally adjustable with respect to one another and are selectively vertically adjustable with respect to one another to correspond to curves in the roadway of the system and to correspond to elevational changes in the roadway of the system. Each of the cable trays includes a cover having an upstanding tactile warning device at the side edges thereof. A light is also associated with each of the tactile warning devices.

Abstract: A cable tray apparatus is provided a people mover system such as a Sky Train or the like. The cable tray apparatus is made up of a plurality of identical cable trays which are secured together in an end-to-end relationship. The cable trays are selectively laterally horizontally adjustable with respect to one another and are selectively vertically adjustable with respect to one another to correspond to curves in the roadway of the system and to correspond to elevational changes in the roadway of the system.

Abstract: An expansion joint is disclosed for a cable tray apparatus for a people mover system. An expansion joint is inserted or positioned between a pair of generally rectangular electrical cable trays having first and second ends. The cable trays are connected in an end-to-end relationship. The expansion joint has first and second ends and is positioned between the pair of cable trays so that the first end thereof is connected to the second end of the adjacent cable tray and so that the second end thereof is connected to the first end of the adjacent cable tray. The expansion joint includes body portions which are slidably movable towards one another or slidably movable away from one another to compensate for expansion and contraction of the cable tray apparatus.

Abstract: An expansion joint is disclosed for a cable tray apparatus for a people mover system. An expansion joint is inserted or positioned between a pair of generally rectangular electrical cable trays having first and second ends. The cable trays are connected in an end-to-end relationship. The expansion joint has first and second ends and is positioned between the pair of cable trays so that the first end thereof is connected to the second end of the adjacent cable tray and so that the second end thereof is connected to the first end of the adjacent cable tray. The expansion joint includes body portions which are slidably movable towards one another or slidably movable away from one another to compensate for expansion and contraction of the cable tray apparatus.

Abstract: An expansion joint is disclosed for a cable tray apparatus for a people mover system. An expansion joint is inserted or positioned between a pair of generally rectangular electrical cable trays having first and second ends. The cable trays are connected in an end-to-end relationship. The expansion joint has first and second ends and is positioned between the pair of cable trays so that the first end thereof is connected to the second end of the adjacent cable tray and so that the second end thereof is connected to the first end of the adjacent cable tray. The expansion joint includes body portions which are slidably movable towards one another or slidably movable away from one another to compensate for expansion and contraction of the cable tray apparatus.

Abstract: A cable tray apparatus is provided a people mover system such as a Sky Train or the like. The cable tray apparatus is made up of a plurality of identical cable trays which are secured together in an end-to-end relationship. The cable trays are selectively laterally horizontally adjustable with respect to one another and are selectively vertically adjustable with respect to one another to correspond to curves in the roadway of the system and to correspond to elevational changes in the roadway of the system.