Load carrier for transporting a bicycle
US7481344B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 14, 2004 |
| Grant date | Jan 27, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 14, 2024 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60R9/10
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Load carrier (1) for transporting a bicycle (2) and which is designed for being mounted to a vehicle roof (4) by means of mounting devices (3). The load carrier includes a longitudinal rail section (5) provided with connecting devices (14,15) for connection to the mounting devices and securing devices (6) for securing the wheels (7,8) of the loaded bicycle, a retaining arm (16) pivotable arranged relative to the rail and provided with a claw grip (17) having a first and a second jaw (18 and 19 respectively) which jaws are lateral (T) to the longitudinal direction of the rail section (L) and arranged so as to form a gap (51) facing the side (S) of the longitudinal rail section from which side the bicycle is loaded. The retaining arm is arranged so that it can be turned to a position in which the claw grip can be connected to the frame (51) of the loaded bicycle when the bicycle is raised into the upright position, and in which position the claw grip can be tightened about the frame to hold the loaded bicycle in the upright position. The longitudinal direction (A-A) of the longitudinal rail section (5), in the area of one wheel (7 or 8) of a bicycle loaded thereon is arranged at an a…
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