Load carrier for a vehicle
US9393913B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 28, 2013 |
| Grant date | Jul 19, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 7, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60R9/06
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A load carrier for a vehicle, such as a bike carrier, including two load receiving sections each including at least one arm, e.g. a pivot arm. A center piece is positioned between the two load receiving sections. The center piece includes a first and a second connection portion and a bridging portion between the first and the second connection portion. The bridging portion and/or the load receiving sections includes a framework structure for improving the torsional rigidity while maintaining a low weight structure.
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