Patent ID: 6602015
Filing Date: 2003-08-05
Classification: B60R,B62K,Y10S,Y10T

Abstract:
An apparatus for converting a bicycle for attachment to a vehicle-mounted bicycle rack, the apparatus comprising:a central body having an outer dimension and opposed bores adjacent one end of the central body, and a latch opening spaced from one of the bores; a releasable latching mechanism including a latch slidably retained within the latch opening; and a securing assembly disposed on the one end of the central body, the securing assembly comprising; a) a fixed arm having an attachment portion secured to the central body and a gripping portion extending outwardly from the attachment portion; and b) a pivoting arm having a sleeve pivotally secured to the opposed bores of the central body and a gripping portion extending outwardly from the sleeve, the sleeve having an inner dimension greater than the outer dimension of the central body, a pair of apertures aligned with the opposed bores of the central body and a latch hole selectively alignable with the latch opening and engagable with the latch.