Patent ID: 6045022
Filing Date: 2000-04-04
Classification: B60R,Y10S

Abstract:
A carrier for the transport of a bicycles on the front of motor vehicle, comprising:(a) a rigid horizontal crossmember of predetermined length and cross-section, said crossmember having a forward and a rearward surface,(b) a plurality of vertical uprights of substantially equal strength, each having a means to attach to said horizontal crossmember at spaced locations on said rearward surface,(c) a plurality of removable bicycle-support arms such that said arms (1) protrude forward of said motor vehicle in a horizontal plane, (2) have a means to dispose, secure, and remove to said crossmember on said forward facing surface, and (3) are of predetermined length and cross-section to support at least two bicycles,(d) a plurality of elastic cords and a bicycle-securing means such that at least two bicycles are conveniently disposed, secured, and removed to said carrier,(e) a plurality of grill-mounting brackets that are disposed to said crossmember at said rearward surface and a vehicle-mounting means such that said carrier is adapted to be disposed to the grill and front bumper of the vehicle,whereby front-mounting of said carrier provides unrestricted access to a rear trunk, a rear cargo area, and a roof rack of said motor vehicle,whereby said carrier presents a low and safe forward profile and unrestricted forward visibility to a driver of said vehicle,whereby at least two bicycles are conveniently and easily disposable, securable, and removable to said carrier, andwhereby said carrier is readily mountable a multitude of vehicle makes and models.