AU2002100033B8 - Quad rear mount bike rack - Google Patents
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- AU2002100033B8 AU2002100033B8 AU2002100033A AU2002100033A AU2002100033B8 AU 2002100033 B8 AU2002100033 B8 AU 2002100033B8 AU 2002100033 A AU2002100033 A AU 2002100033A AU 2002100033 A AU2002100033 A AU 2002100033A AU 2002100033 B8 AU2002100033 B8 AU 2002100033B8
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- B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
- B60—VEHICLES IN GENERAL
- B60R—VEHICLES, VEHICLE FITTINGS, OR VEHICLE PARTS, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
- B60R9/00—Supplementary fittings on vehicle exterior for carrying loads, e.g. luggage, sports gear or the like
- B60R9/08—Supplementary fittings on vehicle exterior for carrying loads, e.g. luggage, sports gear or the like specially adapted for sports gear
- B60R9/10—Supplementary fittings on vehicle exterior for carrying loads, e.g. luggage, sports gear or the like specially adapted for sports gear for cycles
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- B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
- B60—VEHICLES IN GENERAL
- B60R—VEHICLES, VEHICLE FITTINGS, OR VEHICLE PARTS, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
- B60R9/00—Supplementary fittings on vehicle exterior for carrying loads, e.g. luggage, sports gear or the like
- B60R9/06—Supplementary fittings on vehicle exterior for carrying loads, e.g. luggage, sports gear or the like at vehicle front or rear
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- Fittings On The Vehicle Exterior For Carrying Loads, And Devices For Holding Or Mounting Articles (AREA)
Description
4 of QUAD REAR TOWBAR MOUNT BICYCLE RACK AUSTRALIAN INOVATION PATENT NO-2002100033 FIELD OF THE INVENTION This rack is designed to fit on the rear of vehicles fitted with a tow bar so as to transport bikes of all types of frame construction and size, and also to double as a storage unit for bikes with the use of the floor mount.
BACKGROUND ART This bike rack has come about from the frustration of trying to get four bikes with different frame types to fit on a motor vehicle carry rack, this rack design enables a wide variety of frame types and size to be transported with ease and safety. There are numerous bike racks available but none able to carry bikes in the manner this of design. This rack can also fit most four wheel drives, utilities and sedans quickly and easily.
The optional floor mount also gives this design the versatility of a storage rack for bikes in the garage and a fold down number plate holder is also included in the design so as to comply with some Roads Authority regulations.
OBJECT OF THE INVENTION The objectives aimed at in this rack is to design a bike rack that will mount to the rear of a motor vehicle and carry up to four bicycles of many different frame sizes and design in the one unit. Secondly as a storage system when not being used as a carry rack. (Figure 4 page 2) shows a three piece wheel cradle design for easier manufacture. To comply with Roads Traffic Regulations an optional fold down number plate holder is also on the specifications (Page 3 Figure 6).
A DISCR1PTION OF FIGURES A embodiment of the invention will be outlined with reference to the following figures.
FIGURE 1 Page 1/3 Shows a front plan view with approximate dimensions of the rack.
FIGURE 2 Page 1/3 Shows a side plan view of the rack with approximate dimensions.
FIGURE 3 Page 2/3 Shows the optional floor mount from a side view with the rack in position FIGURE 4 Page 2/3 Shows three different views of the Alternative Three Piece Wheel Cradle FIGURE 5 Page 3/3 Shows a top view of the Wheel Cradle FIGURE 6 Page 3/3 Shows a diagram of the Optional Number Plate Holder FIGURE 7 Page 3/3 Is a sketch picture of the rack fitted to the rear of a vehicle with a bike mounted in the Wheel Cradle EMBODIMENT OF USAGE The rack when being used for the transportation of bikes is mounted into the rear of a square hitch mount tow bar system by pulling out the original tow bar locking pin and removing the tow bar ball and stem assembly. The rack is then inserted in place (Figure 7) and secured with the original locking pin. The first bike would be then lifted on to the inner most front wheel cradle (Figure 5) in a vertical position adding any other bikes one at a time. Once the bikes are in place the fold down number plate holder (Figure 6) can be lowered into place. A rope tie down can be used as an extra safety to secure the bikes front wheels from falling out of the cradle assembly. An additional rope tie down can also be used at the base of the rack to stop sideways movement of the bikes.
The optional home storage mount (Figure 3) is secured to the garage floor permanently by the use of dynabolts or similar, then the rack can mounted in the same manner as when fitted to a motor vehicle.
The bikes are then loaded in the same manner as previously described ready for storage.
The design of the four Wheel Cradles are the main feature when looking at this invention as it allows numerous frame styles and size bikes to be carried on the one rack (up to four bikes). Also the rack can be used as a storage unit when not in use.
Priority Applications (2)
| Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
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| AU2002100033A AU2002100033B8 (en) | 2002-01-29 | 2002-01-29 | Quad rear mount bike rack |
| PCT/AU2003/000090 WO2003064214A1 (en) | 2002-01-29 | 2003-01-29 | A bike rack |
Applications Claiming Priority (1)
| Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
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| AU2002100033A AU2002100033B8 (en) | 2002-01-29 | 2002-01-29 | Quad rear mount bike rack |
Publications (3)
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| AU2002100033A4 AU2002100033A4 (en) | 2002-03-07 |
| AU2002100033B4 AU2002100033B4 (en) | 2002-03-07 |
| AU2002100033B8 true AU2002100033B8 (en) | 2002-03-07 |
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| Application Number | Title | Priority Date | Filing Date |
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| AU2002100033A Ceased AU2002100033B8 (en) | 2002-01-29 | 2002-01-29 | Quad rear mount bike rack |
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| WO (1) | WO2003064214A1 (en) |
Families Citing this family (9)
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| US9862439B2 (en) | 2004-02-20 | 2018-01-09 | North Shore Racks, Inc. | Crown fork supported bicycle carrier |
| US7900802B2 (en) * | 2004-02-20 | 2011-03-08 | Malcolm Thomas Hammond | Fork crown supported bicycle carrier |
| US8434655B2 (en) | 2004-02-20 | 2013-05-07 | Malcolm Thomas Hammond | Crown fork supported bicycle carrier |
| IT1400434B1 (en) | 2010-06-01 | 2013-05-31 | Pedrini Ivano | DOOR-BICYCLES FOR VEHICLES |
| US10850678B2 (en) | 2017-11-30 | 2020-12-01 | Yakima Products, Inc. | Hitch-mounted bicycle rack system |
| WO2020033256A1 (en) | 2018-08-06 | 2020-02-13 | East Mountain Outfitters Llc | Bicycle carrier and bicycle storage rack |
| US12384302B2 (en) | 2018-08-06 | 2025-08-12 | East Mountain Outfitters Llc | Bicycle carrier with damper |
| CN115817685A (en) | 2021-07-15 | 2023-03-21 | 雅捷马产品公司 | Vertical bicycle frame |
| US11858575B2 (en) | 2021-10-05 | 2024-01-02 | East Mountain Outfitters, Llc | Wall mount bike rack |
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| US5996870A (en) * | 1997-08-05 | 1999-12-07 | Shaver; Tori | Bicycle carrier |
| US6010049A (en) * | 1997-08-22 | 2000-01-04 | Stein; John P. | Carrier for a trailer-hitch receiver |
| US20010035446A1 (en) * | 2000-05-17 | 2001-11-01 | Walstrom Todd R. | Vehicle hitch-mounted bicycle carrier |
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| AU2002100033A4 (en) | 2002-03-07 |
| AU2002100033B4 (en) | 2002-03-07 |
| WO2003064214A1 (en) | 2003-08-07 |
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Legal Events
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Free format text: IN VOL 16 , NO 41 , PAGE(S) 482 UNDER THE HEADING CERTIFIED INNOVATION PATENT - NAME INDEX UNDER THE NAME PRESTON, D., APPLICATION NO. 2002100033, UNDER INID (45) CORRECT THE DATE TO READ 21.11.2002. |
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| TH | Corrigenda |
Free format text: IN VOL 16, NO 41, PAGE(S) 482 UNDER THE HEADING CERTIFIED INNOVATION PATENT - NAME INDEX UNDER THE NAME PRESTON, D., PATENT NO. 2002100033, UNDER INID(11) CORRECT THE DOCUMENT TYPE TO READ AU-B-2002100033. |
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| MK22 | Patent ceased section 143a(d), or expired - non payment of renewal fee or expiry |