Patent ID: 6786693
Filing Date: 2004-09-07
Classification: B60P,B60R

Abstract:
A hitch mounted cycle rack, comprising:(a) a mounting-bar, adapted to be fitted into a receptive motor vehicle hitch; (b) a horizontal support member, supported by said mounting bar and being substantially perpendicular to said mounting bar and substantially horizontal when said mounting bar is fitted into a receptive motor vehicle hitch; (c) a substantially vertical hinge, supported by said horizontal support member at a position displaced laterally from said mounting bar, by about 0.8 meters; (d) a cycle support assembly mounted on said horizontal support member by way of said substantially vertical hinge, and including: (i) a substantially horizontal hinge; and (ii) a cycle support frame supported by said substantially horizontal hinge and defining a hinge end, coincident to said substantially horizontal hinge, and a cycle-loading end, opposed to said hinge-end; and (iii) wherein said hinge permits said cycle support frame to be swung downwardly into a loading position so that said cycle-loading end is proximal to the earth and a cycle can be rolled upwardly onto said cycle support frame and further wherein said cycle support frame may be swung upwardly so that said cycle-loading end is substantially level to said hinge end for transporting said cycle.; and (e) whereby said mounting bar permits said hitch mounted cycle rack to be mounted on the rear of an automobile and said hinge permits said cycle support assembly to be swung away from said rear of said automobile, exposing it and permitting access to it.