Tire carrier
US7028989B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 26, 2003 |
| Grant date | Apr 18, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 20, 2024 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB62D43/045
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A tire carrier assembly for storing a spare tire on a vehicle which includes a carrier adapted for supporting the spare tire and a winch operatively connected to the carrier to raise and lower the carrier between a stowed position wherein the carrier is inaccessible and a deployed position wherein the carrier is accessible. The winch has a flexible member secured to the carrier and one of an electric motor and a manual device which selectively raises and lowers the carrier between the stowed and deployed positions. A monitoring device is located adjacent the winch and a control module is operably connected to the monitoring device to monitor movement of the carrier from the deployed position toward the stowed position.
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