Manual tire carrier with travel switch
US7431268B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 8, 2004 |
| Grant date | Oct 7, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 8, 2024 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB66D1/14
- WIPO fieldHandling
- 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 sensor is activated when the carrier is in the stowed position. A warning indicator is operably connected to the sensor so that the warning indicator is activated and provides the operator with a warning when the carrier is out of the stowed position and the sensor is not activated.
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