Pivoting hitch-mountable bicycle carrier
US8602279B2 · kind B2 · utility
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18Claims
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 20, 2012 |
| Grant date | Dec 10, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 20, 2032 |
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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