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Fork mount bicycle carrier

US11858471B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateDec 7, 2020
Grant dateJan 2, 2024
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Expiry dateOct 20, 2041

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB60R9/048
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A bicycle carrier for securing a bicycle on top of a vehicle is disclosed, including a fork mount and a tail mount. The fork mount is configured to clamp a first crossbar of the vehicle, while the tail mount is configured to clamp a second crossbar of the vehicle. The fork mount includes a passage and a pair of inserts configured to be secured at opposing ends of the passage. A skewer is configured to protrude through apertures in a front fork of a bicycle, through the pair of inserts, and through the passage to secure the front fork to the fork mount.

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