Ratchet mechanism for bicycle carrier tire arm
US12179712B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 7, 2024 |
| Grant date | Dec 31, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 7, 2044 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60R9/06
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An improved ratchet mechanism for the tire arm of a bicycle carrier comprises a guide component disposed inside an extendable inner arm of the tire arm, a pushrod body movably held by the guide component, and a ratchet pawl rotatably supported in relation to the guide component. An actuator on the tire arm moves a pushrod inside the inner arm to move the pushrod body causing the ratchet pawl to disengage from a ratchet rack on the tire arm, allowing the inner arm to be extended by a user. The guide component guides the movement of the pushrod body to disengage a tooth portion of the ratchet pawl from the ratchet rack. The guide component, ratchet pawl, and the pushrod body comprise an improved ratchet assembly for use in an extendable tire arm for a bicycle carrier.
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