Invention Grant
- Patent Title: Pivoting hitch-mountable bicycle carrier
- Patent Title (中): 枢转挂车式自行车架
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Application No.: US12217772Application Date: 2008-07-07
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Publication No.: US08235268B2Publication Date: 2012-08-07
- Inventor: Chris Sautter , Mike Kemery , Zac Elder , Andrew Austin , Richard Jeli , Aaron Foley , Steve Rodden
- Applicant: Chris Sautter , Mike Kemery , Zac Elder , Andrew Austin , Richard Jeli , Aaron Foley , Steve Rodden
- Applicant Address: US OR Beaverton
- Assignee: Yakima Products, Inc.
- Current Assignee: Yakima Products, Inc.
- Current Assignee Address: US OR Beaverton
- Agency: Kolisch Hartwell, P.C.
- Main IPC: B60R9/06
- IPC: B60R9/06

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.
Public/Granted literature
- US20090120986A1 Pivoting hitch-mountable bicycle carrier Public/Granted day:2009-05-14
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