Pivoting hitch-mountable bicycle carrier
US8235268B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 7, 2008 |
| Grant date | Aug 7, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 20, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S224/924
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A bicycle rack is configured for mounting to a hitch behind a vehicle. The bike rack may include a mast and a mechanism for locking the mast in an upright position, or alternatively, permitting downward rotation of the mast away from the vehicle for access purposes. The rack includes arms and mounting devices for supporting various tubular components for the bicycle frame.
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