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Collapsible hitch mounted cargo carrier

US8857688B1 · kind B1 · utility

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20Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateAug 14, 2012
Grant dateOct 14, 2014
Priority date—
Expiry dateJan 24, 2033

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB60R9/06
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A cargo carrier removably attaches to a square hitch receiver on the back of a vehicle. The cargo carrier is collapsible when not in use. A base plate has a series of first arms pivotally attached thereto each first arm extending outwardly for use and secured thereat and folding upwardly for storage. A removable plate secures the first arms in the extended position. A second arm is attached to an outer end of a first arm and pivots between an extended position extending upwardly from the first arm and a collapsed position flush against the first arm. Each second arm is lockable in its extended position. A flexible cable is attached to the distal end of each second arm to help retain cargo within the device.

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