Swing-away spare tire carrier
US6189748A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 2, 2000 |
| Grant date | Feb 20, 2001 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 2, 2020 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB62D43/002
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A swing-away spare tire carrier for a motor vehicle includes a cross tube extending transversely for attachment to underside vehicle structure of the motor vehicle and an arm support bracket secured to the cross tube. The swing-away spare tire carrier also includes a carrier arm having a first arm portion pivotally attached to the arm support bracket and a second arm portion pivotally attached to the first arm portion for pivotal movement between a first position adjacent a vehicle body of the motor vehicle and a second position extending substantially laterally from the vehicle body when the second arm portion is moved toward the first arm portion.
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