Spare tire carrier having overload protection with controlled cable payout
US7404545B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 31, 2005 |
| Grant date | Jul 29, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 31, 2025 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB62D43/00
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A tire carrier assembly includes a rotation shaft and a housing have a bottom wall including a first aperture for receiving the rotation shaft. The housing also includes a sidewall extending upward from the bottom wall defining an interior space. The sidewall includes inner and outer surfaces. A sheave is disposed within the interior space of the housing and has a second aperture that receives the rotation shaft. The sheave also includes a gear member associated with it. Also included is a torque plate having a base, the base having opposing first and second surfaces and a third aperture formed therein. The third aperture has a gear portion formed around a periphery of the aperture. The torque plate also includes an arm portion projecting radially from the base. The gear portion of the torque plate is in operable engagement with the gear member of the sheave. An eccentric bushing having first and second opposing surfaces and an integrally formed bounding wall includes a fourth aperture receiving the rotation shaft. The first surface includes a cam formed thereon. The cam is positioned within the third aperture of the torque arm. A cable guide is positioned within the internal space…
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