Position signaling apparatus
First Claim
1. A position signaling apparatus for providing a signal to a vehicle driver upon achieving a desired positioning of vehicle components, comprising:
- a switch coupled to a first vehicle component;
a trigger mechanism to actuate the switch, the trigger mechanism being coupled to a second vehicle component, the first vehicle component being movable relative to the second vehicle component;
a signaling device operatively coupled to the switch to provide a vehicle operator with a signal upon achieving one of a plurality of desired positions of the first vehicle component relative to the second vehicle component;
wherein the first vehicle component comprises a fifth wheel assembly and the second vehicle component comprises a vehicle frame portion adjacent the fifth wheel assembly.
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Abstract
A position signaling apparatus for indicating desired positioning of vehicle components. The signaling device, including a switch, is mounted to a first vehicle component, such as a tandem axel frame assembly or a portion of the vehicle frame adjacent to the fifth wheel assembly. A trigger mechanism is attached to a second vehicle component. The second vehicle component is adjacent and moves relative to the first vehicle component. The trigger mechanism actuates the switch upon achieving proper alignment of the respect vehicle components. The switch closes a circuit which sends a signal to the vehicle operator upon achieving the desired positioning of the vehicle components.
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20 Claims
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1. A position signaling apparatus for providing a signal to a vehicle driver upon achieving a desired positioning of vehicle components, comprising:
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a switch coupled to a first vehicle component; a trigger mechanism to actuate the switch, the trigger mechanism being coupled to a second vehicle component, the first vehicle component being movable relative to the second vehicle component; a signaling device operatively coupled to the switch to provide a vehicle operator with a signal upon achieving one of a plurality of desired positions of the first vehicle component relative to the second vehicle component; wherein the first vehicle component comprises a fifth wheel assembly and the second vehicle component comprises a vehicle frame portion adjacent the fifth wheel assembly.
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2. A position signaling apparatus for providing a signal to a vehicle driver upon achieving a desired positioning of vehicle components, comprising:
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a switch coupled to a first vehicle component; a trigger mechanism to actuate the switch, the trigger mechanism being coupled to a second vehicle component, the first vehicle component being movable relative to the second vehicle component; a signaling device operatively coupled to the switch to provide a vehicle operator with a signal upon achieving desired positions of the first vehicle component relative to the second vehicle component; a flexible arm having a proximal end and a distal end, the flexible arm being secured to the first vehicle frame component at the proximal end, the switch being attached to the distal end of the flexible arm. - View Dependent Claims (3)
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4. A position signaling apparatus for providing a signal to a vehicle driver upon achieving a desired positioning of vehicle components, comprising:
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a switch coupled to a first vehicle component; a trigger mechanism to actuate the switch, the trigger mechanism being coupled to a second vehicle component, the first vehicle component being movable relative to the second vehicle component; a signaling device operatively coupled to the switch to provide a vehicle operator with a signal upon achieving one of a plurality of desired positions of the first vehicle component relative to the second vehicle component; wherein the first vehicle component comprises a tandem axel frame assembly and the second vehicle component comprises a trailer frame assembly.
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5. A position signaling apparatus for providing a signal to a vehicle driver upon achieving a desired positioning of vehicle components, comprising:
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a switch coupled to a first vehicle component; a trigger mechanism to actuate the switch, the trigger mechanism being coupled to a second vehicle component, the first vehicle component being movable relative to the second vehicle component; a signaling device operatively coupled to the switch to provide a vehicle operator with a signal upon achieving desired positions of the first vehicle component relative to the second vehicle component; wherein the first vehicle component comprises a tandem axel frame assembly and the second vehicle component comprises a trailer frame assembly; a flexible arm having a proximal end and a distal end, the flexible arm being secured to the tandem axel frame assembly at the proximal end, the switch being attached to the distal end of the flexible arm. - View Dependent Claims (6)
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7. A position signaling apparatus for providing a signal to a vehicle driver upon achieving a desired positioning of vehicle components, comprising:
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a switch coupled to a first vehicle component; a trigger mechanism to actuate the switch, the trigger mechanism being coupled to a second vehicle component, the first vehicle component being movable relative to the second vehicle component; a signaling device operatively coupled to the switch to provide a vehicle operator with a signal upon achieving desired positions of the first vehicle component relative to the second vehicle component; wherein the first vehicle component comprises a tandem axel frame assembly and the second vehicle component comprises a trailer frame assembly; wherein the tandem axel frame assembly includes a plurality of mounting apertures and the trailer frame includes a primary mounting aperture, and further comprising a locking pin insertable through the primary mounting aperture and one of the plurality of mounting apertures to secure the tandem axel frame assembly in position relative to the trailer frame.
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8. A position signaling apparatus for indicating relative positioning of components of a vehicle, comprising:
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a mounting base attachable to a first component of a vehicle; a flexible adjustment arm having a proximal end and a distal end, the proximal end being attached to the mounting base; a switch attached to the distal end of the flexible adjustment arm; a trigger mechanism coupled to a second component of a vehicle, the trigger mechanism actuating the switch upon desired positioning of the first and second vehicle components; a telescopically extendable rod having a first end and a second end, the first end being attached to the mounting base; a signaling device attached to the second end of the extendable rod and operatively coupled to the switch, the signaling device sending a message to a vehicle operator upon actuation of the switch to indicate desired positioning of the first and second vehicle components relative to one another. - View Dependent Claims (9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20)
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