1. Fifth Wheel Test Machine Project Progress Group members: Jonathan Eckart Wayne Farley Rob Grace Chris Bozarth Academic advisor: Dr. Faryar Etesami

2. Preview Brief Introduction Design Concept Concept Selection Concept evaluation Virtual Motion Conclusion SIMPLEX 400 ® SOLID MOUNT FRAME SLIDING MOUNT

3. Introduction Fifth wheel – trailer to truck connection Test fixture is to test ultimate strength of fifth wheels in axial direction Test machine required to be: Adjustable width and height for different models of fifth wheels Data acquisition: needs to output load vs. displacement of draw bar 300 kip

4. Final Concept Fifth wheel mounts to slotted plate Kingpin is attached to swing away adaptor arm Hydraulic cylinder pulls kingpin until it breaks

5. Final Concept Front view

6. Final Concept Isometric view

7. Final Concept Top view

8. Progress Report

9. FEA

10. Questions?