Patent ID: 8672340
Filing Date: 2014-03-18
Classification: B60D,B62D

Abstract:
1. A capture plate for preventing rotation between a trailer and a sliding hitch assembly comprising: a capture plate having a top side and a bottom side, said trailer having a pin box, said pin box including a king pin, said capture plate including a lip extending from said plate top side, said lip contacting a portion of said pin box wherein rotation between said pin box and said capture plate is prevented, said capture plate including a restriction part extending from said plate bottom side, said sliding hitch assembly having a receiving slot, said restriction part mating with said receiving slot thereby restricting rotation between said capture plate and said sliding hitch assembly, and said capture plate including a fastener carried at said plate bottom side removably securing said capture plate to said pin box, wherein said fastener is carried by said restriction part and engages said pin box, wherein said fastener includes an adjustable set screw.