Bed rail bicycle mount
US11072294B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 17, 2019 |
| Grant date | Jul 27, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 5, 2039 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB62H3/08
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A bicycle mount which mounts a bicycle longitudinally over the bed rail of a pickup truck. A carriage of the bicycle mount supports the wheels of the bicycle above it. A pivot arm and hook is used as a primary vertical support for the bicycle, with the pivot arm mounted using slide channels of the carriage to allow both longitudinal and pivoting motion. The hooks is extendable on the pivot arm to support an upper section of the bicycle frame. A mounting system for the carriage is provided allows the carriage to mount into stake pockets of the bed rail, adjustable to accommodate different length bed rails and different stake pocket spacing on different pickup trucks.
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