US3554397A
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Spare tire lift and carrier
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1968-11-29
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Granted: 1971-01-12
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Expires: 1988-11-29
Abstract
Abstract A spare tire carrier for flat bed vehicles comprises a pulley suspended beneath the bed against cross bars between the side frames that support the bed. A cable having a spare tire mounting bracket at one end threads through the pulley, then over one of the side frames to another pulley suspended beneath the bed, thence rearwardly to a winch on the rear bumper of the vehicle. The winch includes a flanged drum having a shaft rotatable by a lug wrench. One flange of the drum has apertures closely spaced around its periphery. The drum support has an aperture which is successively aligned with the drum flange apertures to receive a locking pin.
Inventors
- 👤 John Verl Cluff
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 01:30
CPC Classifications
B; B62; B62D; B62D43/00; B62D43/02; B62D43/04; B62D43/045
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
267 words
A spare tire lift and carrier attachment, comprising: a first pulley unit including a transverse pulley suspended from the vehicle bed along the longitudinal center line thereof midway between said frame members, said pulley unit being pivotally connected with respect to the bed about a transverse axis permitting the pulley to swing rearwardly or hang vertically from the bed with respect to said axis; a second pulley unit spaced transversely to one side of said first pulley unit, said second pulley unit being identically connected with respect to the bed about said transverse axis; a cable having one end secured to the winch for winding thereon; a winch fixed to the rear bumper of the vehicle in longitudinal alignment with said second pulley unit; a bracket fixed to the remaining end of the cable adapted to be inserted through the center of a spare tire assembly for vertically suspending the tire in a horizontal orientation; said cable being engaged over the pulleys intermediate its ends, whereby the cable centers a spare tire assembly suspended thereon with respect to the bed and serves to selectively hold the spare tire assembly against the cross braces for transport; a flanged cable drum forming part of said winch and Having the cable wrapped thereon; said drum having a multiplicity of openings in one flange adjacent the periphery; a stationary bracket adjacent to said one flange provided with an opening registerable with successive openings in said one flange of the drum as the drum turns; and a rigid locking member selectively engaged by the stationary bracket and flange through the registered openings.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
267 words
A spare tire lift and carrier attachment, comprising: a first pulley unit including a transverse pulley suspended from the vehicle bed along the longitudinal center line thereof midway between said frame members, said pulley unit being pivotally connected with respect to the bed about a transverse axis permitting the pulley to swing rearwardly or hang vertically from the bed with respect to said axis; a second pulley unit spaced transversely to one side of said first pulley unit, said second pulley unit being identically connected with respect to the bed about said transverse axis; a cable having one end secured to the winch for winding thereon; a winch fixed to the rear bumper of the vehicle in longitudinal alignment with said second pulley unit; a bracket fixed to the remaining end of the cable adapted to be inserted through the center of a spare tire assembly for vertically suspending the tire in a horizontal orientation; said cable being engaged over the pulleys intermediate its ends, whereby the cable centers a spare tire assembly suspended thereon with respect to the bed and serves to selectively hold the spare tire assembly against the cross braces for transport; a flanged cable drum forming part of said winch and Having the cable wrapped thereon; said drum having a multiplicity of openings in one flange adjacent the periphery; a stationary bracket adjacent to said one flange provided with an opening registerable with successive openings in said one flange of the drum as the drum turns; and a rigid locking member selectively engaged by the stationary bracket and flange through the registered openings.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
62 words
An attachment as defined in claim 1 wherein the cable drum is fixed to a transverse shaft extending outward therefrom toward one side of the bed and rotatably mounted about a transverse axis, said extension of said shaft terminating in a polygonal configuration complementary to a tire lug wrench, whereby the winch drum may be rotated by manual use of such wrench.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1974-01-11 | 1974-07-13 | 1975-01-12 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-01-11 | 1978-07-13 | 1979-01-12 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-01-11 | 1982-07-13 | 1983-01-12 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |