Patent · US Expired

Bicycle luggage rack

US4596346A · kind A · utility

11Cited by
2References
8Claims
0Family size

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Key dates

Filing dateJan 28, 1985
Grant dateJun 24, 1986
Priority date
Expiry dateJan 28, 2005

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB62J7/02
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A luggage supporting rack which comprises a frame defining a support surface for supporting luggage and having one end pivotally connected to the top portion of the bicycle forks and the other outer end attached to flexible tie members which are in turn attached to an upper part of the cycle and to the lower part of the forks. The flexible ties and the pivotable connection form a suspension system for the load. Turnbuckles adjust the tension of the tie members.

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