US3757975A
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Carrier frame for automobiles
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1972-01-12
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Granted: 1973-09-11
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Expires: 1992-01-12
Abstract
Abstract The carrier frame is pivotally supported on brackets mounted on the rear bumper of an automobile so that the frame extends longitudinally over the trunk of the automobile and partially rests upon it. The linkage which supports the carrier frame is so pivoted as to move over center both in upward direction to lift the carrier over the trunk and in downward direction to shift the carrier into an inclined position to the ground at such an angle as to permit the raising of the lid of the trunk and thereby permit access to the trunk without the removal of the article on the carrier. In this form the carrier is a cradle on which a motorcycle is supported and the loaded cradle can be easily pushed over the trunk lid or shifted down to the ground by one hand of the user. Means being provided to fix the cradle in the loaded position over the trunk.
Inventors
- 👤 C Sneider
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 16:04
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60R; B60R9/00; B60R9/06; B60R9/08; B60R9/10; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S224/00; Y10S224/924
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
179 words
A carrier for the rear end of a vehicle, said vehicle having at its rear end a compartment with a lid adapted to be raised at will, comprising an elongated carrier frame longitudinal with respect to said vehicle, a base, means to mount the base on the vehicle adjacent said compartment, linkage means along the opposite sides of said frame pivoted on the base and connected to said frame to support said frame in position overlapping above said lid, and in a loading position inclined to the ground, said linkage means including a pair of links adjacent each side of the frame, each link being pivoted on said base on pivots transverse relatively to said carrier, each of said links extending above the level of the sides of said carrier frame, a rigid connecting element pivotally connected to the free ends of the adjacent pair of links, and a pair of hanger links pivotally hung from said rigid connecting element and pivotally connected to the adjacent side of said carrier frame to suspend said frame from said linkage means.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
179 words
A carrier for the rear end of a vehicle, said vehicle having at its rear end a compartment with a lid adapted to be raised at will, comprising an elongated carrier frame longitudinal with respect to said vehicle, a base, means to mount the base on the vehicle adjacent said compartment, linkage means along the opposite sides of said frame pivoted on the base and connected to said frame to support said frame in position overlapping above said lid, and in a loading position inclined to the ground, said linkage means including a pair of links adjacent each side of the frame, each link being pivoted on said base on pivots transverse relatively to said carrier, each of said links extending above the level of the sides of said carrier frame, a rigid connecting element pivotally connected to the free ends of the adjacent pair of links, and a pair of hanger links pivotally hung from said rigid connecting element and pivotally connected to the adjacent side of said carrier frame to suspend said frame from said linkage means.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
31 words
The carrier specified in claim 1, and each of said hanger links being pivoted on said rigid connecting element in registry with the upper pivoted end of one of said lInks.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
47 words
The carrier specified in claim 2, and the spacing between the pivots of each pair of links on said base being shorter than the spacing between the ends of the pair of links pivoted on said rigid connecting element whereby the links diverge upwardly from said base.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
48 words
The carrier specified in claim 3, and said base including a cross member, spaced brackets on said cross member to which the lower ends of the respective links are pivoted, and detachable means on said base member to clamp the same on the rear bumper of a vehicle.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
54 words
The carrier specified in claim 4, and an additional bracket outside of each pivot bracket on said base member, a pair of braces pivoted on each additional bracket and detachably secured to the respective adjacent sides of said carrier frame in the raised position of the frame for preventing the pivoting of said frame.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
34 words
The carrier specified in claim 1, and said carrier frame forming a cradle for nesting the wheels of a motorcycle thereon, and cushioning means on said cradle resting on the top of said lid.
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) | 1976-09-10 | 1977-03-12 | 1977-09-11 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-09-10 | 1981-03-12 | 1981-09-11 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-09-10 | 1985-03-12 | 1985-09-11 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |