David B Stine

US Patent:

7100933, Sep 5, 2006

Filed:

Jul 31, 2003

Appl. No.:

10/633331

Inventors:

Stanley E. Zackovich - Cle Elum WA, US
David B. Stine - South Cle Elum WA, US

Assignee:

Zacklift International, Inc. - Cle Elum WA

International Classification:

B60F 5/00

US Classification:

2804151, 280402, 2804181, 280433

Abstract:

A fifth wheel mounting frame can be used to convert a conventional vehicle having a fifth wheel, such as the semi-tractor, into a tow truck. The fifth wheel mounting frame advantageously mounts to the tow vehicle's fifth wheel assembly to provide stability and other advantages. Additionally, various coupling members having selectably adjustable lengths and having various coupling mechanisms are used for variable placement of the coupling mechanisms and coupling members to the frame of the fifth wheel vehicle to accommodate such things as obstructions found on the vehicle frame.