US3779435A
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Universal luggage rack for placement on cycles with wheels of various diameters, such as various size bicycles
Assignee: Esge Marby GmbH and Co KG
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Filing: 1972-01-11
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Granted: 1973-12-18
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Expires: 1992-01-11
Abstract
Abstract A frame forms a luggage support plane, the frame being formed either by parallel longitudinal bars, plastic walls or the like; one end of this support surface is adapted for attachment to the rear fork of a bicycle, the other end being formed with a downwardly extending projection. Support arms adapted to be attached at, or adjacent the axle of the rear wheels are hinged below the plane forming the support surface, at the downwardly extending projection, in such a manner and by such a distance that the arc described by the attachment end of the support arms, upon rotation or swinging movement over the hinge points, describes a circle which essentially includes the connection points for the luggage carriers of cycles made for various wheel diameters, while permitting folding of the arms into the carrier for transport when removed from a cycle.
Inventors
- 👤 H Niemann
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 02:26
CPC Classifications
B; B62; B62J; B62J7/00; B62J7/02; B62J7/04
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
201 words
Carrier rack adapted for placement over the wheel of a cycle, such as bicycles and the like, comprising means (1, 6) forming an elongated support plane for objects to be carried on the carrier and adapted for placement over the top of a wheel of the cycle; means (2) securing one end of the plane-forming means to the frame of the cycle; angled-off depending portions (5) formed at the other end of the plane-forming means and forming, with said plane-forming means, an obtuse angle; and support arms (3) formed as a unitary bail having an interconnecting portion (4) at said one end of the arms hinged adjacent a lower terminal portion of said depending portion (5), the other end of the arms being adapted for connection at a position adjacent the axle of the wheel of the cycle, the offset of the depending portion, and hence the hinge point (7) of said support arms (3) being located below the plane forming said support plane by a distance such that the arc described by said other end of the arms, upon swinging movement about said hinge points, essentially includes the connection points at the axles of cycles having wheels of different diameters.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
201 words
Carrier rack adapted for placement over the wheel of a cycle, such as bicycles and the like, comprising means (1, 6) forming an elongated support plane for objects to be carried on the carrier and adapted for placement over the top of a wheel of the cycle; means (2) securing one end of the plane-forming means to the frame of the cycle; angled-off depending portions (5) formed at the other end of the plane-forming means and forming, with said plane-forming means, an obtuse angle; and support arms (3) formed as a unitary bail having an interconnecting portion (4) at said one end of the arms hinged adjacent a lower terminal portion of said depending portion (5), the other end of the arms being adapted for connection at a position adjacent the axle of the wheel of the cycle, the offset of the depending portion, and hence the hinge point (7) of said support arms (3) being located below the plane forming said support plane by a distance such that the arc described by said other end of the arms, upon swinging movement about said hinge points, essentially includes the connection points at the axles of cycles having wheels of different diameters.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
38 words
Rack according to claim 1, wherein the depending terminal portions (5) of the longitudinal bars (6) are hooked to form eyelets (7), the interconnecting portions (4) of the arms (3) being passed through the eyelets and hinged therein.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
35 words
Rack according to claim 1, wherein the means forming said support plane comprises a longitudinal frame having depending side walls (11), the arms being hinged to the depending side walls at a lower portion thereof.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
20 words
Rack according to claim 3, wherein the means forming the support plane and the depending walls are a unitary element.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
21 words
Rack according to claim 4, wherein the unitary elements forming the side walls and the support plane are of plastic material.
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) | 1976-12-17 | 1977-06-18 | 1977-12-18 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-12-17 | 1981-06-18 | 1981-12-18 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-12-17 | 1985-06-18 | 1985-12-18 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |