Patent ID: 8573456
Filing Date: 2013-11-05
Classification: B60R

Abstract:
1. A bicycle carrier comprising: an elongated shaft having an outer surface having a splined profile along at least a portion of its length; a first support member removably mounted to the shaft, the first support member having at least one arm having opposing first and second sides and a proximal end having a first type of aperture suitable for receiving the shaft, the first type of aperture defined by an edge having a grooved profile in cross-section, the grooved profile being arranged for mating with the portion of the shaft having the splined profile, the proximal end of the at least one arm of the first support member having a plurality of teeth axially extending from both the opposing first and second sides; a plurality of additional support members removably mounted to the shaft and rotatable about the splined portion of the shaft, the plurality of additional support members each having at least one arm having opposing first and second sides and a proximal end with a second type of aperture suitable for receiving the shaft, the second type of aperture defined by an inner diameter larger than the splined profile for rotating about the splined profile, the proximal end of the at least one arm of the plurality of additional support members having a plurality of teeth axially extending from at least one of the opposing first or second sides; a plurality of collar assemblies removably mounted to the shaft, the collar assemblies having an outside surface, a body, a central aperture for receiving the shaft and a fastener extending through the body from the outside surface to the central aperture.