Integrated spare tire carrier
US7922048B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 15, 2007 |
| Grant date | Apr 12, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 9, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60Q1/2661
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A spare tire carrier for a vehicle may structurally entail a base, a mounting flange extending from the base, a vertical support post extending from the base, a light support post attached to the vertical support post, a threaded stud that engages a front surface of the base to support a spare tire. A tether, which may be secured to the base with a fastener, may lie largely concealed within the base and have additional studs or bolts which may protrude through a front surface of the base and further support a spare tire. A plurality of strength ribs may join the mounting flange and the base, while the base, the first mounting flange, vertical support post extending from the base, and plurality of strength ribs may be a single cast magnesium part. The tether may be of another high strength material.
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