US3754672A
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Motorcycle carrier hoist for vehicle bumper
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1971-06-11
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Granted: 1973-08-28
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Expires: 1991-06-11
Abstract
Abstract A motorcycle carrying attachment for the rear end of a motor vehicle comprising a guide structure having spaced posts supporting a guided structure slidable along the posts and a foldable cradle carried by the guided structure and foldable in a plane parallel to the plane of the posts together with a winch for moving the cradle from a position lying flat on the ground to an elevated position.
Inventors
- 👤 R Blomquist
- 👤 H Blomquist
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 19:28
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60R; B60R9/00; B60R9/08; B60R9/10; B60R9/06
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
212 words
A motorcycle carrying attachment for motor vehicles comprising: a. a guide structure adapted to be attached to the rear of the motor vehicle and including two parallel substantially vertical posts, and b. a guided structure including a cradle for supporting a motorcycle and extending rearwardly and outwardly from the guide structure when in use and c. sleeves extending about said posts and guiding the cradle for up and down movement along said posts, d. transverse substantially horizontal pivot means between the lowermost portion of the guided structure and the forward portion of the cradle which serve to support the cradle for upward and forward movement to a retracted position adjacent the guided structure when the carrying attachment is not in use, e. said guided structure including rearwardly inclined hangers attached to the sleeves and pivoted to the cradle by f. transverse coaxial pivot members, g. said cradle extending rearwardly outwardly from the guide structure when in use, and h. a lifting means acting between said guided structure and said guide structure for raising and lowering said cradle, i. the guided structure including a rectangular frame pivoted to the lower ends of the inclined hangers and j. loops at the ends of said frame for the reception of the tires of the motorcycle.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
212 words
A motorcycle carrying attachment for motor vehicles comprising: a. a guide structure adapted to be attached to the rear of the motor vehicle and including two parallel substantially vertical posts, and b. a guided structure including a cradle for supporting a motorcycle and extending rearwardly and outwardly from the guide structure when in use and c. sleeves extending about said posts and guiding the cradle for up and down movement along said posts, d. transverse substantially horizontal pivot means between the lowermost portion of the guided structure and the forward portion of the cradle which serve to support the cradle for upward and forward movement to a retracted position adjacent the guided structure when the carrying attachment is not in use, e. said guided structure including rearwardly inclined hangers attached to the sleeves and pivoted to the cradle by f. transverse coaxial pivot members, g. said cradle extending rearwardly outwardly from the guide structure when in use, and h. a lifting means acting between said guided structure and said guide structure for raising and lowering said cradle, i. the guided structure including a rectangular frame pivoted to the lower ends of the inclined hangers and j. loops at the ends of said frame for the reception of the tires of the motorcycle.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
74 words
A motorcycle carrying attachment for motor vehicles according to claim 1 in which: a. the loops are reinforced by braces b. pivoted at their lower ends to the forward legs of said loops near the outer ends of the same, c. said braces extending through openings in the upper ends of said hangers and are d. formed with lugs at the upper ends thereof engaging said hangers on said facing sides of said hangers.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
23 words
A motorcycle attachment for motor vehicles according to claim 2 in which: a. the lifting means is in the form of a winch.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
75 words
A motorcycle attachment for motor vehicles according to claim 3 in which: a. the lifting means has an upper frame member attached to the upper ends of the posts, b. bearings mounted on said frame member, c. a drum journalled in said bearings d. a cable attached at one end to said guided structure and attached to and wrapped about said drum at its other end and e. crank operated gearing for rotating said drum.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
59 words
A motorcycle attachment for a motor vehicle according to claim 4 in which: a. two cables are used and are made from a single piece of material wrapped about the drum to form b. separate coils at the ends of the drum with c. an integral connecting portion between coils passing about d. pins extending outwardly from the drum.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
35 words
The device of claim 1 in which a. the loops are reinforced by means connected to said loops and said hangers to hold said loops and said rectangular frame in substantially a horizontal extended position.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
135 words
A motorcycle carrying attachment for motor vehicles comprising: a. a guide structure having a pair of posts and adapted to be attached to the rear of the motor vehicle, and b. a guided structure movable substantially vertically upon said posts, c. said guided structure including a rectangular frame pivoted thereon for supporting a motorcycle, d. loops at the ends of said frame, e. said loops reinforced by means connecting said loops to said guided structure, f. said guided structure including sleeve member slidably mounted on said posts for guiding the guided structure and cradle for upward and downward movement from a substantially horizontal position lying substantially flat on the ground to an elevated substantially horizontal position, and g. winch means acting between said guided structure and said guide structure for raising and lowering said cradle.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
135 words
A motorcycle carrying attachment for motor vehicles comprising: a. a guide structure having a pair of posts and adapted to be attached to the rear of the motor vehicle, and b. a guided structure movable substantially vertically upon said posts, c. said guided structure including a rectangular frame pivoted thereon for supporting a motorcycle, d. loops at the ends of said frame, e. said loops reinforced by means connecting said loops to said guided structure, f. said guided structure including sleeve member slidably mounted on said posts for guiding the guided structure and cradle for upward and downward movement from a substantially horizontal position lying substantially flat on the ground to an elevated substantially horizontal position, and g. winch means acting between said guided structure and said guide structure for raising and lowering said cradle.
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) | 1976-08-27 | 1977-02-26 | 1977-08-28 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-08-27 | 1981-02-26 | 1981-08-28 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-08-27 | 1985-02-26 | 1985-08-28 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |