Patent ID: 8800831
Filing Date: 2014-08-12
Classification: B60P,B60R,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A multipurpose rack comprising: a first securing portion configured to secure a first portion of a transportation device; and a second securing portion configured to secure a second portion of the transportation device; wherein the first securing portion is operably secured to a lower support unit, the lower support unit configured to engage a vehicle element and including a lower support frame; wherein an at least one cradle is attached to the lower support frame, the at least one cradle having a first wall with a first end and a second end, and a second wall with a first end and a second end, the second end of the first wall and the second end of the second wall are connected, and the first end of the first wall is attached to a first portion of the lower support frame and the first end of the second wall is attached to a second portion of the lower support frame, further wherein the first portion of the lower support frame is spaced a distance away from the second portion of the lower support frame; wherein the lower support frame is slidably adjustable, wherein the sliding movement of one of the first portion of the lower support frame and the second portion of the lower support frame changes an angle between the first wall and the second wall of the at least one cradle by bringing the first end of the first wall and the first end of the second wall at least one of closer and farther from each other, while the at least one cradle remains fastened to the lower support frame.