Patent ID: 7699334
Filing Date: 2010-04-20
Classification: B62D

Abstract:
1. A slide rail assembly for a longitudinally adjustable fifth wheel hitch, said assembly configured for mounting to a truck frame member, said slide rail assembly comprising: a. an angle member having a vertical portion with a plurality of apertures defined therein for securing said angle member to the vertical portion of a truck frame member using fasteners, and a horizontal portion extending from said vertical portion having a top surface; and b. a slide rail having a generally t-shaped cross-section with a horizontal portion and a vertical portion, said vertical portion including a plurality of spaced-apart gaps; and c. a stop block assembly including first and second blocks positioned on either side of said slide rail vertical portion, each of said stop blocks having at least two bores, said at least two bores corresponding to the at least two bores in the opposing block for receiving a fastener therein, and wherein at least one stop block includes at least one rectangular boss surrounding at least one of said bores and extending from the block toward said slide rail and configured to be received into said at least one said gap.