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TS4A Tractor Air Brake Lock
The ts4a is a resident locking system that enables drivers to secure their vehicle when left unattended. It provides instant on protection against releasing the emergency brake and thereby protects the vehicle and its load from being moved.
Unlike the plastic ‘air cuff’ which can be removed in seconds with a match or a screwdriver, this device is made of 1-inch thick aluminum and mounts permanently to the dash.
If you trade vehicles the device can be moved from tractor to tractor with the possible addition of a new mounting plate.
The ts4a assembles in less than 20 minutes and can
be keyed to any protocol.
US PATENT
5,688,027
November 18, 1997
Control valve lock for a vehicle air brake system
Abstract
A control valve lock for a vehicle air brake system is described whereby to secure the parking brakes of the vehicle in an engaged locked position. The lock is securable to the valve actuating rod on the dashboard control valve and is comprised essentially of a block-like base member to which is secured a large actuating knob. A lock cylinder extends through a portion of the knob and the base member and aligns internal locking cavities between the connecting shaft of the knob and the base member whereby the locking dog of the lock cylinder can engage in the cavities to secure the knob in a retracted position whereby to lock the brakes of the vehicle. In order to unlock the brakes, it is necessary to insert a key in the key cylinder to liberate the knob to permit it to be pushed inwardly whereby the dashboard control valve can supply air to the parking brake cylinder to release the brakes.
Why Buy This Product?
1. Drivers will use it because it is seamless to the operation of the brakes.
2. Drivers need not assemble it each time and therefore will not loose the parts.
3. Unlike extraneous brake lock devices that rarely get used, this product is used
automatically because it is integral to the operation of the vehicle.
4. The loss of a truck or a load or both can run into the millions. An investments of about $200 to proactively defend against a loss makes economic sense.
5.Insurance can only cover your loss above a base threshold, where protecting against a loss will quickly pay for itself.
6. The TS4A can be used on every vehicle in your fleet with air brakes. When trucks
are traded simple remove and reinstall the device.
7. The loss of use of equipment due to theft can be devastating to small trucking businesses and small fleets.
8. If you protect your home from theft with an alarm system and door locks, why not
protect your vehicle with something of equal benefit like the TS4A.
9. This is the best and most effective defense against truck theft ever created, it is non-electronic and never wears out.
10. Delivery trucks that can be kept running, although at rest for deliveries, exhibit far lower maintenance costs than ones needing constant re-starting.
11. It is a lot easier to sleep at night knowing your fleet is secure than trying to recover a stolen tractor and load or interacting with law enforcement or facing your client after a theft. |
