Sliding hitch assembly capture plate

摘要

The present invention provides a capture plate for preventing rotation between a trailer and a hitch assembly. The hitch assembly mounts on a vehicle, and is preferably a sliding hitch assembly. The capture plate has a lip which mates with the pin box of a fifth wheel trailer, the lip prevents rotation between the trailer and the capture plate. The capture plate has a restriction part which mates with the pin slot on the hitch assembly, the restriction part restricts rotation between the capture plate and the hitch. The capture plate has a fastener which removably secures the capture plate to the pin box.

主权项

1. A capture plate for use in combination with a pin box and a fifth-wheel trailer hitch, said pin box is joined to a trailer and includes a king pin downwardly extending therefrom, said fifth-wheel trailer hitch including a pin slot which is defined as a channel which provides access to a locking jaw, said locking jaw is adapted to releaseably engage said king pin, said capture plate comprising:
a plate defining an opening for accepting said king pin; a wedge extends from said plate, said wedge is sized to mate within said pin slot; and a single fastener removably secures said capture plate to said pin box, said single fastener is carried by said wedge and is secured against said king pin.