Bicycle carrier
US6425509B1 · kind B1 · utility
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6Claims
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 16, 2000 |
| Grant date | Jul 30, 2002 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 16, 2020 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S229/924
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A rack for carrying a bicycle on a vehicle. The rack includes a frame adapted to be secured to the vehicle and a securing structure mounted to the frame. The securing structure is adapted to receive and selectively secure and release a portion of the bicycle. The securing structure further includes generally symmetric adjustment mechanisms disposed on each side of a plane defined by the bicycle whereby the securing structure can be secured to or released from the portion of the bicycle from either side of the bicycle.
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