US3837513A
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Motorbike loader-carrier
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1972-08-31
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Granted: 1974-09-24
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Expires: 1992-08-31
Abstract
Abstract A motorbike loader-carrier on the rear of a camper vertically movable for loading and unloading and horizontally swingable while loaded to permit access to the rear storage compartment or door of the camper.
Inventors
- 👤 V Adamek
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 20:35
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60P; B60P3/00; B60P3/12; B60P3/122; B60P1/00; B60P1/44; B60P1/4414; B60P1/4421; B60P1/4428; B60R; B60R9/00; B60R9/06; B60R9/08; B60R9/10
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
234 words
A motorbike loader-carrier comprising: a lift support, brackets for mounting said support for pivotal movement on a vertical axis at the rear of a vehicle, an L-shaped unit including a vertical member and a horizontal support platform, said platform adapted to receive a motorbike thereon for elevation and retention, roller means connecting said vertical member to said lift support for vertical movement thereon, lift means on said vertical member cooperatively connected with said lift support for vertically lifting said L-shaped unit, retention means between one of said brackets and said lift support to maintain said L-shaped unit in raised position when said unit is pivoted about said lift support, and bracket means connectable with said support plateform for maintaining said support platform in raised position and parallel with the rear end of a vehicle, said bracket means being connected to said vehicle and having an upper support and brace connected at their outer ends and extending rearwardly, said upper support sloping downwardly at its outer end to receive the end of said support platform thereon, said end having a fastening plate thereon with an aperture therein, a retention bar on said upper support and spaced therefrom at one end to receive said fastening plate therebetween, said bar and said upper support having aligned apertures therein whereby a pIn passed therethrough maintains said support platform in raised travel position against the rear of said vehicle.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
234 words
A motorbike loader-carrier comprising: a lift support, brackets for mounting said support for pivotal movement on a vertical axis at the rear of a vehicle, an L-shaped unit including a vertical member and a horizontal support platform, said platform adapted to receive a motorbike thereon for elevation and retention, roller means connecting said vertical member to said lift support for vertical movement thereon, lift means on said vertical member cooperatively connected with said lift support for vertically lifting said L-shaped unit, retention means between one of said brackets and said lift support to maintain said L-shaped unit in raised position when said unit is pivoted about said lift support, and bracket means connectable with said support plateform for maintaining said support platform in raised position and parallel with the rear end of a vehicle, said bracket means being connected to said vehicle and having an upper support and brace connected at their outer ends and extending rearwardly, said upper support sloping downwardly at its outer end to receive the end of said support platform thereon, said end having a fastening plate thereon with an aperture therein, a retention bar on said upper support and spaced therefrom at one end to receive said fastening plate therebetween, said bar and said upper support having aligned apertures therein whereby a pIn passed therethrough maintains said support platform in raised travel position against the rear of said vehicle.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
102 words
A motorbike loader-carrier as in claim 1 wherein said roller means includes rollers in vertical rolling contact with said lift support, said rollers being connected to said vertical member by brackets extending past said lift support whereby said rollers are on one side of said lift support and said vertical member is on the side opposite, said lift support having an aperture therein, one of said brackets having an aperture therein, said retention means comprising a pin insertable through said apertures to prevent vertical movement of said L-shaped unit and to cause rotation of said lift support upon rotation of said unit.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
38 words
A motorbike loader-carrier as in claim 2, and a guide on said lift support having roller contact with said vertical member which with said roller means maintains said support platform in a horizontal position throughout its vertical movements.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
49 words
A motorbike loader-carrier as in claim 1, said lift means including a gear rack attached to said lift support, a gear and crank mounted on one of said brackets with said gear engageable with said gear rack whereby rotation of said crank causes vertical movement of said support platform.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
55 words
A motorbike loader-carrier as in claim 1, said lift means including a pulley on said lift support, a crank mounted on one of said brackets, and a cable connected to said crank and to said vertical member, said cable passing over said cable whereby rotation of said crank causes vertical movement of said support platform.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
58 words
A motorbike loader-carrier as in claim 1, said lift support having a support plate on the bottom thereof rotatable therewith and having an aperture therein, said plate being rotatable on one of said mounting brackets also having an aperture therein, and a pin insertable into said apertures to prevent rotation of said lift support and said support platform.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
34 words
A motorbike loader-carrier as in claim 1, said horizontal support platform having channels to receive the wheels of a motorbike, said vertical member having wheel locking means thereon engageable with one of said wheels.
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) | 1977-09-23 | 1978-03-25 | 1978-09-24 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-09-23 | 1982-03-25 | 1982-09-24 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-09-23 | 1986-03-25 | 1986-09-24 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |