Axle security fixture
An axle security fixture comprises one or more bracket portions configured to be secured about a rail of a truck frame, a receiving portion contiguous with the bracket portions for receiving a plurality of axles, and a cover situated atop the axles and secured to the receiving portion.
1. An axle security fixture comprising:
a unitary main member, said main member comprising:
a plurality of longitudinally spaced bracket portions configured to be secured about a rail of a truck frame;
a plurality of receiving portions for receiving a plurality of axles, each said receiving portion situated above and contiguous with one of said bracket portions; and
one or more tented regions longitudinally joining said receiving portions; and
a cover configured to be situated atop said axles and secured to at least one of said tented regions.
2. The fixture of claim 1 , wherein said cover includes at least one tented region.
3. The fixture of claim 1 , wherein said bracket portions are secured to said rail by one or more bolts.
4. The fixture of claim 1 , wherein said cover is secured to said receiving portion by a bolt.
5. A method of securing a plurality of axles to a truck frame, comprising:
providing an axle security fixture comprising:
a unitary main member, said main member comprising:
a plurality of longitudinally spaced bracket portions configured to be secured about a rail of a truck frame;
a plurality of receiving portions for receiving a plurality of axles, each said receiving portion situated above and contiguous with one of said bracket portions; and
one or more tented regions longitudinally joining said receiving portions; and
a cover configured to be situated atop said axles and secured to at least one of said tented regions;
securing said bracket portions to said rail;
placing an axle in each of said receiving portions; and
securing said cover to said at least one tented region.
6. The method of claim 5 , wherein said cover includes at least one tented region.
7. The method of claim 5 , wherein said bracket portions are secured to said rail by one or more bolts.
8. The method of claim 5 , wherein said cover is secured to said receiving portion by a bolt.