Integrated bicycle carrier for vehicle
US9908478B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 23, 2015 |
| Grant date | Mar 6, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 23, 2035 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60R2011/0082
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A roof-mounted bicycle rack assembly for a motor vehicle includes a deployable bicycle carrier slidably attached to an underside of a roof panel of the motor vehicle. The bicycle carrier includes at least one bicycle support configured to deploy from and retract into a cooperating holder disposed on the roof panel underside. The bicycle support may include at least one tube or rail and the cooperating holder may include at least one sleeve or track configured to receive at least a portion of the at least one tube or rail therein.
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