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US3923219A
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Vehicle accessory carrier frame
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1974-02-28
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Granted: 1975-12-02
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Expires: 1994-02-28
Abstract
Abstract A vehicle accessory frame for attachment of relatively large, heavy objects such as motorcycles, bicycles, luggage containers, and camping shelters to vehicles having an outwardly projecting bumper carried by exposed frame members and a ventilation grillwork elevationally spaced above the bumper composed of a set of upright elongated slots and an angularly disposed set of horizontal louvers located inwardly adjacent to the slots. The carrier frame comprises a load support means operatively connected to the vehicle bumper for carrying the major share of the accessory weight. An upper accessory bracket is provided to operatively anchor the accessory to the inner set of louvers of the vehicle grillwork. An impact absorbing means is also provided adjacent the upper accessory bracket for preventing undesirable movement of the accessory relative to the vehicle body. The accessory may be manually pivoted about an axis defined by a pivotable mounting means on the load support. The pivot axis is arranged so that the accessory may be pivoted away from the vehicle body while held on the load support means.
Inventors
- 👤 Clinton G Glover
- 👤 Harold A Keller
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-07 03:58
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60R; B60R9/00; B60R9/06; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S224/00; Y10S224/924
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
204 words
An exterior accessory carrier frame for vehicles of the type having a vehicle body with a ventilation grillwork including a horizontally disposed set of upright elongated slots extending through the vehicle body and a set of horizontally elongated louvers spaced inwardly within the body from the set of upright slots, said louvers being formed along a plane substantially perpendicular to the set of upright slots, said accessory including a pivot mounting at its lower end for pivotal attachment of the accessory to the bumper so that the accessory extends substantially upright during transport but may be pivoted outwardly of the vehicle to permit access to and opening of the adjacent vehicle compartment, comprising: a bracket assembly adapted to be mounted to the accessory at a location adjacent said set of upright slots when said accessory is supported by the carrier frame; anchor means fixedly mounted to the horizontally elongated louvers and extending outwardly through said upright slots to releasably interengage said bracket assembly to retain the accessory in the transport condition; and impact absorbing means extending from the bracket assembly on the accessory and engaging a prescribed location on the vehicle body for preventing undesired movement of the accessory relative to the vehicle body.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
204 words
An exterior accessory carrier frame for vehicles of the type having a vehicle body with a ventilation grillwork including a horizontally disposed set of upright elongated slots extending through the vehicle body and a set of horizontally elongated louvers spaced inwardly within the body from the set of upright slots, said louvers being formed along a plane substantially perpendicular to the set of upright slots, said accessory including a pivot mounting at its lower end for pivotal attachment of the accessory to the bumper so that the accessory extends substantially upright during transport but may be pivoted outwardly of the vehicle to permit access to and opening of the adjacent vehicle compartment, comprising: a bracket assembly adapted to be mounted to the accessory at a location adjacent said set of upright slots when said accessory is supported by the carrier frame; anchor means fixedly mounted to the horizontally elongated louvers and extending outwardly through said upright slots to releasably interengage said bracket assembly to retain the accessory in the transport condition; and impact absorbing means extending from the bracket assembly on the accessory and engaging a prescribed location on the vehicle body for preventing undesired movement of the accessory relative to the vehicle body.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
70 words
The mechanism set out in claim 1 wherein the bracket assembly is comprised of a unidirectional force transmitting linkage to transmit only outward pulling forces to the anchor means; and wherein the impact absorbing means is adapted to transmit all forces directed toward the vehicle body to said prescribed location on the vehicle body and impact forces of short duration directed away from the vehicle body to said prescribed location.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
54 words
The mechanism set out in claim 2 wherein said impact absorbing means includes a resilient suction-cup-shaped member engageable with the vehicle body when said bracket assembly is engaged with said anchor means; and wherein the suction-cup-shaped member includes vent means for controlled release and intake of air between said suction member and vehicle body.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
73 words
The mechanism set out in claim 1 wherein said anchor means comprises: a clamp plate mounted to a first louver and extending outwardly therefrom through an appropriate slot of said set of upright elongated slots; a catch bar mounted to an exposed exterior end of the clamp plate; and wherein said bracket assembly further includes a toggle latch mechanism having a hook member operatively connected thereto for selective engagement with said catch bar.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
68 words
The mechanism set out in claim 4 wherein said clamp plate is fixed to said first louver by a screw clip assembly comprised of a clip mountable to a second louver outwardly adjacent to said first louver engaged by said clamp plate, and a screw threadably joining the clamp plate and said clip whereby said screw may be tightened to forceably secure the clamp plate to the louvers.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1978-12-01 | 1979-06-02 | 1979-12-02 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-12-01 | 1983-06-02 | 1983-12-02 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-12-01 | 1987-06-02 | 1987-12-02 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |