Patent ID: 7472918
Filing Date: 2009-01-06
Classification: B62K

Abstract:
1. A releasable clamp system for clamping a wheel component of a wheel to a vehicle, comprising: a suspension member of the vehicle; a frame member defining a shape that is adapted to receive a portion of the wheel component, wherein the frame member is coupled with the suspension member of the vehicle; a cover plate pivotally attached to the frame member that is adapted to receive another portion of the wheel component, wherein the cover plate is movable between a closed position where the frame member and the cover plate generally encompass and clamp the wheel component, and an open position that permits removal of the wheel component; a lever pivotally attached to the cover plate; and a hook member pivotally attached to the lever, where the hook member is configured to hook onto the frame member and be pulled by the lever to move the cover plate toward the frame member when the cover plate is moved to the closed position.