Patent ID: 8113398
Filing Date: 2012-02-14
Classification: B60R,Y10S

Abstract:
1. A carrier apparatus for carrying a bicycle on a vehicle, comprising: a carrier support structure having a first end portion, a middle portion, and a second end portion; a first wheel support section coupled to the first end portion of the carrier support structure, the first wheel support section including: a second wheel support section coupled to the second end portion of the carrier support structure and configured to engage a second wheel of the bicycle; and a stabilizing arm coupled to the carrier support structure and including a gripping member configured to selectively grip the first wheel at a third wheel location when the wheel is engaged with the first wheel engagement section, wherein a distal end of the bracing arm is pivotable between the stowed position in which the distal end is directed toward the second wheel support section, and the carrying position in which the distal end is directed in an opposite direction from its orientation in the stowed position.