Unitized power outlet housing for truck tractor body

Details Unitized power outlet housing for truck tractor body Unitized power outlet housing for truck tractor body

1976-11-03

1978-05-30

Peters, Jr., Joseph F.

Land vehicles

Wheeled

Articulated vehicle

138118, 138178, 339 10, B60D 108

Patent

active

040920348

ABSTRACT:
A housing secured to a truck tractor body contains pneumatic and electrical outlets for supplying air pressure and electricity to a trailer for powering brakes and lights. The housing contains an inlet for receiving a pair of air hoses and an electrical cable connected respectively to electrical and pneumatic systems inside the tractor. Inside the housing, the hoses and cables are connected to outlets mounted on the housing shell. Helically coiled hose extensions and jumper cable are connected respectively from the pneumatic and electrical outlets on the housing to suitable inlet connectors on the trailer. When the extensions and jumper are not connected to the trailer, they are attached to retainer brackets on the housing for storage. A lamp is mounted to the housing for illuminating a working area between the tractor body and trailer during hookup of the hoses and cable. The lamp is controlled by a switch mounted on the housing. Other service valves and switches may be mounted in the housing. The sidewalls of the housing are inclined to reduce wind resistance and to avoid interference with the trailer during a hard turn and snagging with external objects.

REFERENCES:
patent: 2733033 (1956-01-01), Gunderson
patent: 3494657 (1970-02-01), Tantlinger
patent: 3854769 (1974-12-01), Saunders
patent: 3977440 (1976-08-01), Phillippi

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