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2. Fifth-wheel coupling - Wikipedia

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   After all, the purpose of the fifth wheel is to link the tractor and the trailer; indeed, trailers existed before Charles H. Martin introduced the Martin Rocking Fifth Wheel in 1915. At the time, the fifth wheel literally was a wheel that moved with the trailer—unlike today’s technology that secures a kingpin.

3. Dolly (trailer) - Wikipedia

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   Large semi-trailer of truck size is designed for connection via the fifth wheel on the tractor unit or the semi-trailer truck. Small semi-trailer such as travel trailer and boat trailer is designed for connection via a tow hitch of a passenger vehicle. Either the fifth wheel or the tow hitch takes up to half the load of the semi-trailer.

4. Gooseneck (fixture) - Wikipedia

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   A gooseneck is a semi-rigid, flexible joining element made from a coiled metal hose. Similar to its natural counterpart , it can be bent in almost any direction and remain in that position. [ 1 ] Areas of application for goosenecks are movable brackets for lights , magnifying glasses , microphones and other devices. [ 2 ]

5. Oshkosh M1070 - Wikipedia

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   The M1000 has 40 wheels (215/75R 17.5 tires) across five axle lines, these with two half-width axles per line. Each axle has hydraulic pendular suspension, providing a 254 mm stroke, with lateral oscillation accommodating surface undulations. A hydraulic suspension system is provided on the pivoting gooseneck to equalise fifth wheel loads. The ...

6. Shock absorber - Wikipedia

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   A shock absorber or damper is a mechanical or hydraulic device designed to absorb and damp shock impulses. It does this by converting the kinetic energy of the shock into another form of energy (typically heat) which is then dissipated. Most shock absorbers are a form of dashpot (a damper which resists motion via viscous friction).

7. Tow hitch - Wikipedia

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   For flat deck and pickup trucks towing 10,000-to-30,000-pound (4.5 to 13.6 t) trailers there are fifth wheel and gooseneck hitches. These are used for agriculture, industry, and large recreational trailers. Front trailer hitches are also used on pickup trucks, full-size SUVs, and RVs for multiple purposes. [6]

8. Barricades were supposed to keep Bourbon Street revelers safe ...

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   The New Orleans City Council is still trying to determine why Bourbon Street lacked permanent security bollards on the morning of the deadly attack, Councilmember Jean-Paul Morrell said Friday.

9. Marmon-Herrington - Wikipedia

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   In addition to building installation kits for all-wheel-drive, the company has also become a front-drive-axle and transfer case manufacturer to the medium- and heavy-duty truck market. In 2008, the holding company Berkshire Hathaway purchased a majority stake in Marmon Holdings, which includes the Marmon Group and Marmon-Herrington.