Patent ID: 6714124
Filing Date: 2004-03-30
Classification: B62D

Abstract:
A system removably mounted on a truck of the type having a bed provided with an upwardly extending peripheral wall, the system warning the driver of the truck should the forward extension of a fifth wheel trailer pivotally supported on a hitch secured in the bed of the truck approach a point of impact with the cab of the truck during a turning maneuver of the truck, the warning system comprisingwarning means positioned within the cab, said warning means being operable to gain the attention of the driver, alarm means comprising mounting means removably mounted on the upwardly extending peripheral well of the bed of the truck externally of and proximate the cab, posltioning means supported on said mounting means, contact means provided on said positioning means for limited movement thereon, switch means operable upon movement of said contact means to activate said warning device, said positioning means being manually adjustable relative to the cab to position said contact means between the cab and the forward extension for engagement with such forward extension at a predetermined distance from the point of impact, said contact means being moved and operating said switch to activate said warning device to gain the attention of the driver in response to contact between said contact means and the forward extension should such forward extension rotate beyond said predetermined distance during a turning maneuver of the truck.