US3734323A
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Spare tire lift and holder for a pickup truck and the like
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1972-02-22
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Granted: 1973-05-22
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Expires: 1992-02-22
Abstract
Abstract A crank rod extends horizontally through the rear bumper and a pair of body frame members which are spaced-apart a distance less than the diameter of the spare tire. A cable is secured, at one end, to the crank rod between the pair of frame members and is removably connected at its other end to the wheel of a spare tire. Rotation of the crank rod winds the cable therearound by a cable guide means and lifts the wheel and tire assembly to a horizontal stored position in which the tire resiliently abuts the depending limit of the pair of frame members. Ratchet means, engaging the outwardly disposed end of the crank rod, locks or releases the crank rod.
Inventors
- 👤 W Price
- 👤 W Waldrup
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 09:46
CPC Classifications
B; B62; B62D; B62D43/00; B62D43/02; B62D43/04; B62D43/045
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
204 words
A spare tire and wheel holder for a vehicle having a body provided with a pair of horizontal substantially parallel frame members depending from the underside thereof, the length of the frame members being at least as great as the diameter of the spare tire and wheel and being spaced apart a distance at least equal to the diameter of the wheel, comprising: an elongated crank rod rotatably extending horizontally through said pair of frame members, one end portion of said crank rod projecting through and terminating adjacent an outer side of said vehicle; a nut coaxially secured to the end of said one end portion of said crank rod for receiving a crank for rotating said crank rod; ratchet means interposed between said nut and said one side of the vehicle and engaging said crank rod and normally limiting rotation thereof in one direction; an elongated flexible element wound around said crank rod with one end secured thereto between said pair of frame members and the other end portion hanging downwardly freely between said frame members; spare wheel engaging means secured to the depending end of said flexible element; and, guide means secured to said crank rod between said pair of frame members.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
204 words
A spare tire and wheel holder for a vehicle having a body provided with a pair of horizontal substantially parallel frame members depending from the underside thereof, the length of the frame members being at least as great as the diameter of the spare tire and wheel and being spaced apart a distance at least equal to the diameter of the wheel, comprising: an elongated crank rod rotatably extending horizontally through said pair of frame members, one end portion of said crank rod projecting through and terminating adjacent an outer side of said vehicle; a nut coaxially secured to the end of said one end portion of said crank rod for receiving a crank for rotating said crank rod; ratchet means interposed between said nut and said one side of the vehicle and engaging said crank rod and normally limiting rotation thereof in one direction; an elongated flexible element wound around said crank rod with one end secured thereto between said pair of frame members and the other end portion hanging downwardly freely between said frame members; spare wheel engaging means secured to the depending end of said flexible element; and, guide means secured to said crank rod between said pair of frame members.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
75 words
The spare tire and wheel holder according to claim 1 in which said vehicle is provided with a rear bumper and said crank rod extends forwardly through said rear bumper and said pair of frame members at an acute angle with respect to a vehicle longitudinal center line taken through said pair of frame members, the axis of said crank rod intersecting the vehicle longitudinal center line medially the spacing between said pair of members.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
76 words
The spare tire and holder according to claim 2 in which said ratchet means includes: a ratchet wheel coaxially secured to the rearward end portion of said crank rod adjacent said rear bumper, said ratchet wheel having a plurality of radially projecting teeth; a bracket secured to said rear bumper adjacent said ratchet wheel; and, a pawL pivotally connected at one end with said bracket and releasably engaged at its other end between said ratchet teeth.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
100 words
The spare tire and wheel according to claim 3 in which said guide means includes: a cup-shaped disk coaxially secured to said crank rod rearwardly adjacent the connection of said flexible element with said crank rod, the radius of said disk being at least as great as the spacing between the axis of said crank rod and the horizontal plane defined by the depending limit of said pair of frame members, the peripheral edge portion of said disk being arcuately curved rearwardly and forming a friction reducing bearing surface when engaged by said flexible element in a longitudinal sliding action.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
92 words
The spare tire and wheel holder according to claim 4 in which said wheel is provided with a wheel hub receiving opening and said engaging means includes: an elongated plate having a length at least greater than the diameter of said hub receiving opening and having a transverse width less than the diameter of said hub receiving opening, said plate having its respective end portions cooperatively turned arcuately laterally equidistant in the same direction, each laterally turned plate end surface being bifurcated to form flat foot surfaces lying in a common plane.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
29 words
The spare tire and wheel holder according to claim 5 and further including: an apertured lug secured to said pawl for locking said pawl in ratchet teeth engaging position.
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) | 1976-05-21 | 1976-11-20 | 1977-05-22 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-05-21 | 1980-11-20 | 1981-05-22 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-05-21 | 1984-11-20 | 1985-05-22 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |