Hitch-mounted lift rack for bicycles or other equipment
US12330595B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 15, 2020 |
| Grant date | Jun 17, 2025 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 11, 2042 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60R9/10
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A vehicle-mounted carrier for transporting equipment, such as bicycles, includes a hitch receiver engagement portion having a hitch engagement member engageable with the hitch receiver, and an equipment support portion pivotably interconnected with the hitch receiver portion. The equipment support portion includes a mast defining upper and lower ends, an extension member that is movable between lowered and raised positions, a drive arrangement for selectively moving the extension member between the lowered and raised positions, and an equipment support arrangement carried by the extension member. The equipment support arrangement is movable via the drive arrangement between lowered and raised positions upon movement of the extension member between the lowered and raised positions. A tilt actuator arrangement provides pivoting movement of the equipment support portion about the pivot connection from an upright position to a tilt position in response to movement of the extension member to a tilt actuation position.
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