Rotatable spare wheel carrier
US6231097A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 24, 2000 |
| Grant date | May 15, 2001 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 24, 2020 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB62D43/10
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A rotatable spare wheel carrier is provided for a rear compartment of a vehicle. The rotatable spare wheel carrier includes a base portion adapted to engage a spare wheel and be spaced above a base wall of a recess in a rear compartment of a vehicle. The rotatable spare wheel carrier also includes a leg portion extending downwardly and longitudinally from the base portion and a foot portion extending longitudinally from the leg portion and adapted to be secured to the base wall. The rotatable spare wheel carrier further includes a living hinge between the base portion and the leg portion to allow the base portion to rotate relative to the leg portion upon an impact on a rear of the vehicle.
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