Patent ID: 6202909
Filing Date: 2001-03-20
Classification: B60R

Abstract:
A cargo carrier constructed to be mounted to a hitch sleeve of a vehicle to position said cargo carrier proximate the rear of the vehicle; said cargo carrier comprising:a drawbar having a first end construction to be removably mounted to the vehicle hitch sleeve and a rear distal end that includes a first bracket;a cargo platform having a rear end removably attachable to said first bracket;a second bracket affixed on an intermediate section of said drawbar between said first end and said rear distal end;said second bracket removably connectable to said front end of said cargo platform;said first bracket having a slot extending from an edge thereof for receiving a fastener that passes through a rear rail of said platform;a manually operated knob engaging said fastener; andan embossment at a side of said slot and said bracket for preventing said knob and fastener from laterally disengaging from said slot when said knob is fully fastened onto said fastener.