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Vehicle mounted bicycle carrier

US8573456B2 · kind B2 · utility

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24Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateNov 1, 2011
Grant dateNov 5, 2013
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Expiry dateJan 25, 2032

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB60R9/10
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A vehicle mounted bicycle carrier having an elongated shaft with a splined profile along at least a portion of its length, a plurality of rotatable members removably mounted to the shaft and a plurality of collar assemblies removably mounted to the shaft. The plurality of members feature a first member having at least one arm with an aperture defined by an edge having a grooved profile in cross-section that is suitable for mating with the portion of the shaft having the splined profile. The plurality of members also having additional members that are suitable for rotating about the splined portion of the shaft. The plurality of members having a plurality of interlocking teeth that facilitate in securing the members together at the desired angular relationship.

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