US4213729A
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Vehicle attached carrier pivotable about plural axes
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1978-01-27
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Granted: 1980-07-22
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Expires: 1998-01-27
Abstract
Abstract A multi-purpose carrier for external attachment to a land vehicle, said carrier conceived for carrying objects which are too large or cumbersome to carry inside the vehicle. The carrier comprises a retractable platform which holds the objects, wherein the platform is rotatably pivotable through two separate movements; one such rotational movement being about an axis which is parallel to the longitudinal front-to-rear central axis of the land vehicle, and by this latter rotational movement the carrying platform is lowered at an angle with one end juxtaposed adjacent the ground near the vehicle so that an inclined plane is formed to facilitate the loading movement of the object onto the platform from the ground, and from this latter inclined position the carrying platform is then rotated upwardly to a level position for the carrying position. The other rotational movement of the carrying platform is about a transverse axis which is perpendicular to the longitudinal front-to-rear central axis of the vehicle. This latter rotational movement is used to tilt the platform, when empty, into an upright vertical position adjacent the side of the land vehicle for storage positioning when not used.
Inventors
- 👤 Clarence W. Cowles
- 👤 James C. Breashears
- 👤 Edwin M. Mungons
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 13:58
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60R; B60R9/00; B60R9/06; A; A61; A61G; A61G3/00; A61G3/02; A61G3/0209; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S414/00; Y10S414/134
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
246 words
A carrier for external attachment to a land vehicle to carry objects with wheels externally to said vehicle and wherein said land vehicle has a central longitudinal axis extending from the front to back of said vehicle comprising: a. a fixed support member attached externally to said land vehicle said fixed support member protruding rearwardly from said land vehicle; b. a first pivot member of rigid construction, said first pivot member being pivotally mounted to said fixed support member and rotatable clockwise and counterclockwise in a ninety degree arc about a first axis extending through said first pivot member, said rotation being between a vertical storage position and a horizontal carrying position and wherein said first axis is perpendicular to the central longitudinal axis of said land vehicle; c. a second pivot member of rigid construction, said second pivot member being pivotally mounted to the first pivot member for rotational movement about a second axis through said first pivot member, said second axis being parallel to the central longitudinal axis of said land vehicle; d. means affixed on said second pivot member for carrying objects, said means comprising metallic bar members formed into a polygonal perimeter configuration, said metallic bar members being open in the center to receive the bottom of one or more wheels of the object to be carried; e. means on said second pivot member to lock same in a horizontal position relative to said first pivot member and said fixed support member.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
246 words
A carrier for external attachment to a land vehicle to carry objects with wheels externally to said vehicle and wherein said land vehicle has a central longitudinal axis extending from the front to back of said vehicle comprising: a. a fixed support member attached externally to said land vehicle said fixed support member protruding rearwardly from said land vehicle; b. a first pivot member of rigid construction, said first pivot member being pivotally mounted to said fixed support member and rotatable clockwise and counterclockwise in a ninety degree arc about a first axis extending through said first pivot member, said rotation being between a vertical storage position and a horizontal carrying position and wherein said first axis is perpendicular to the central longitudinal axis of said land vehicle; c. a second pivot member of rigid construction, said second pivot member being pivotally mounted to the first pivot member for rotational movement about a second axis through said first pivot member, said second axis being parallel to the central longitudinal axis of said land vehicle; d. means affixed on said second pivot member for carrying objects, said means comprising metallic bar members formed into a polygonal perimeter configuration, said metallic bar members being open in the center to receive the bottom of one or more wheels of the object to be carried; e. means on said second pivot member to lock same in a horizontal position relative to said first pivot member and said fixed support member.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
261 words
A carrier for objects with wheels, said carrier adapted for facilitating the loading of the object and further adapted for attachment to a land vehicle having a longitudinally extending central axis extending from the front to back of said land vehicle, said carrier comprising: (a) a rigid support member affixed externally to the rear of said land vehicle; (b) a first pivot member pivotally mounted to said support member, said first pivot member rotatably mounted in a pivotal mounting for rotational movement between a horizontal carrying position substantially parallel to the ground, and a vertical position, and wherein said first pivot member pivots about an axis perpendicular to the longitudinal central axis of said land vehicle; (c) a second pivot member pivotally mounted to at least one portion of the first pivotal member, said second pivot member pivotally mounted to said pivot member about an axis which is parallel to the longitudinal central axis of said land vehicle, said pivotable movement of said second pivot member being between a horizontal carrying position and an downwardly tilted position for loading said object; (d) carrying members integrally affixed on said second pivot member, each said carrying member having insert members to receive a portion of one wheel of the carried object; (e) locking means on said carrier to secure the carried object to the carrier; (f) length adjustment means connected to one or more of said carrying members on said second pivot member, said adjustment means comprising a sleeve slidably mounted on said pivot member for axial movement along said second pivot member.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
261 words
A carrier for objects with wheels, said carrier adapted for facilitating the loading of the object and further adapted for attachment to a land vehicle having a longitudinally extending central axis extending from the front to back of said land vehicle, said carrier comprising: (a) a rigid support member affixed externally to the rear of said land vehicle; (b) a first pivot member pivotally mounted to said support member, said first pivot member rotatably mounted in a pivotal mounting for rotational movement between a horizontal carrying position substantially parallel to the ground, and a vertical position, and wherein said first pivot member pivots about an axis perpendicular to the longitudinal central axis of said land vehicle; (c) a second pivot member pivotally mounted to at least one portion of the first pivotal member, said second pivot member pivotally mounted to said pivot member about an axis which is parallel to the longitudinal central axis of said land vehicle, said pivotable movement of said second pivot member being between a horizontal carrying position and an downwardly tilted position for loading said object; (d) carrying members integrally affixed on said second pivot member, each said carrying member having insert members to receive a portion of one wheel of the carried object; (e) locking means on said carrier to secure the carried object to the carrier; (f) length adjustment means connected to one or more of said carrying members on said second pivot member, said adjustment means comprising a sleeve slidably mounted on said pivot member for axial movement along said second pivot member.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
249 words
A carrier for objects with wheels, said carrier adapted for attachment to the back side of a land vehicle wherein said land vehicle has a longitudinally-central axis extending from the front to rear of said land vehicle, said carrier comprising: (a) a rigid support member affixed to the back of said land vehicle and projecting horizontally therefrom; (b) a first pivot member of rigid construction mounted through a pivot member in said rigid support member wherein the first pivot member carries a position locking means on said first pivot member, so as to limit arcuate rotation of said first pivot member to a ninety degree arc from a vertical storage position to a horizontal carrying position; (c) a second pivot member of rigid construction pivotally mounted to said first pivot member, said second pivot member having on the upper portion thereof a plurality of holding members which are comprised of polygonally shaped perimeters and depressed portions in the middle thereof to hold one or more of the wheels of said carried object, said second pivot member being rotatable between a horizontal carrying position and a tilted loading position; (d) first, locking means affixed to said second pivot member, said first locking means comprising a retractible spring loaded bolt to lock said second pivot member against movements relative to said first pivot member; (e) a second locking means affixed to said fixed support member, said second locking means comprising a pivotable bar member pivotally mounted to said first pivot member.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
249 words
A carrier for objects with wheels, said carrier adapted for attachment to the back side of a land vehicle wherein said land vehicle has a longitudinally-central axis extending from the front to rear of said land vehicle, said carrier comprising: (a) a rigid support member affixed to the back of said land vehicle and projecting horizontally therefrom; (b) a first pivot member of rigid construction mounted through a pivot member in said rigid support member wherein the first pivot member carries a position locking means on said first pivot member, so as to limit arcuate rotation of said first pivot member to a ninety degree arc from a vertical storage position to a horizontal carrying position; (c) a second pivot member of rigid construction pivotally mounted to said first pivot member, said second pivot member having on the upper portion thereof a plurality of holding members which are comprised of polygonally shaped perimeters and depressed portions in the middle thereof to hold one or more of the wheels of said carried object, said second pivot member being rotatable between a horizontal carrying position and a tilted loading position; (d) first, locking means affixed to said second pivot member, said first locking means comprising a retractible spring loaded bolt to lock said second pivot member against movements relative to said first pivot member; (e) a second locking means affixed to said fixed support member, said second locking means comprising a pivotable bar member pivotally mounted to said first pivot member.
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| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1987-07-22 | 1988-01-21 | 1988-07-22 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1991-07-22 | 1992-01-21 | 1992-07-22 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |