Actuator for pivoting bicycle carrier
US12358434B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 30, 2024 |
| Grant date | Jul 15, 2025 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 30, 2044 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG05G2505/00
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A bicycle carrier with a pivoting hub and a removable add-on carrier to carry additional bicycles includes an actuator handle on the add-on carrier. When actuated by a user, the actuator handle disengages the pivoting hub to allow the bicycle carrier to pivot. A latch mechanism is provided to allow the actuator handle on the add-on carrier to be disconnected from the pivoting hub when the add-on carrier is removed from the bicycle carrier. The latch mechanism comprises a first linkage connected to the pivoting hub, a connector body attached to the first linkage, and a second linkage in the add-on carrier that is configured to connect and disconnect to the first linkage via the connector body. The connector body may be shaped to guide the linkage during the process of attaching the extension assembly to the bicycle rack.
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