GB2225299A - Multi-purpose tow ball rack - Google Patents
Multi-purpose tow ball rack Download PDFInfo
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- GB2225299A GB2225299A GB8820745A GB8820745A GB2225299A GB 2225299 A GB2225299 A GB 2225299A GB 8820745 A GB8820745 A GB 8820745A GB 8820745 A GB8820745 A GB 8820745A GB 2225299 A GB2225299 A GB 2225299A
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- Prior art keywords
- tow ball
- rack
- ski
- ball rack
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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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- 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
- B60R9/08—Supplementary fittings on vehicle exterior for carrying loads, e.g. luggage, sports gear or the like specially adapted for sports gear
- B60R9/12—Supplementary fittings on vehicle exterior for carrying loads, e.g. luggage, sports gear or the like specially adapted for sports gear for skis
Abstract
A multi-purpose tow ball rack has a removable vertical frame 4 and a horizontal frame 3 which can be folded and can accommodate up to three bicycle frames as shown in Fig. 2. It can also be used as a transporting platform, or to carry a ski-box with two baskets and is attached to the tow ball of a motor vehicle by a bracket. <IMAGE>
Description
Multi-purpose Tow Ball Rack
This invention relates to a multi-purpose tow ball rack.
The transporting of luggage, skis, bicycles, wheelchairs and other bulky items in a motor vehicle is usually by roofrack or seperate trailer. Bicycles are often carried upright but upside down on a roofrack which significantgly increases both the clearance height and wind resistance of the vehicle.
Skis can be carried by dedicated roofracks or more recently in large aerodynamically styled boxes which are also secured to the roof and usually fitted for the season. These boxes are expensive, loading is difficult and can even be problematic for persons of a small stature.
According to the present invention there is provided a multi-purpose rack that has a base frame which can accommodate various attachments and is coupled to the tow bar of a motor
vehicle enabling a wide range of items to be transported.
A specific embodiment of the invention will now be described by way of example with reference to the accompanying drawings in which :
Figure 1 shows in perspective the base frame with tow ball
coupling and tailplat
Figure 2 shows one of tree identical bicycle supports which
can be inserted into the base frame.
Figure 3 shows the frame folded when not in use or detached.
Figure 4 illustrates the frame into which the ski-box and
ski-baskets are fitted.
Figure 5 shows a side view of the ski-box and basket lugs.
Figure 6 shows the bracket which enables the frame to be
coupled to the tow ball of the vehicle.
Figure 7 is a schematic illustration of the bracket viewed
from the rear of the vehicle showing the entry and
location site of the tow ball.
With reference to Fig. 1 the tow ball rackcomprises a base frame 3, hinged tailplate 6, detachable upright frame 4, and coupling bracket 1. The bracket is positioned over the vehicle tow ball and secured in place with three bolts.
To facilitate the folding of the rack either whilst coupled to the tow ball or detached, the frame hinges at the locking bolt 1 as shown in Fig. 3. The base frame is secured to the upright frame with a clip (not shown). When open the base frame rests on the supports 2 shown in Fig. 3.
Up to three bicycle support frames as shown in Fig 2. can be inserted into the base frame (Fig. 1.) and are secured by bolts fitted through holes 2 into nutserts 5. The ajustable sliding bars 3 are positioned to suit the wheel diameter and the bicycle placed within the frame.
The ski-box1 and ski-baskets 2 as shown in Fig. 4. are placed into the base frame. The upright frame 4 Fig. 1. is slotted into recepticles on the tailplate end and locked in place with two 8 clips 4 Fig. 4. Skis are positioned on the padded upright frame and secured in place with padded hing clamps 3. The ski-baskets are held in place with right angled lugs 1 as shown in Fig. 5.
The tow ball coupling bracket Fig. 6 is made from a short length of square hollow section tube with a 65 mm length of 50 mm diameter circular tube 2 welded on to the face plate. (Also shwon
Fig. 7.) The rack frame 4 is recessed as shown and weldedto the bracket.
The bracket has a slot in the face plate as shown in Fig. 7 to enable the tow ball to be inserted.
The bracked is located over the tow ball and secured by three bolts which screw into nutserts 3 Fig. 6. The ends ofthe bolts tighten in opposition under the ball of the tow ball thus firmly locking the rack.
Claims (8)
1. A multi-purpose rack comprising a foldable horizontal frame
with a removable vertical frame which can transport bulky
items, luggage, up to three bicycle support frames, skis
and sticks, a ski-box with two ski-baskets and which can be
located on to the tow ball of a motor vehicle.
2. A multi-purpose tow ball rack as claimed in Claim 1 wherein
up to three bicycles can be inserted into the bicycle
support frame attachment.
3. A multi-purpose tow ball rack as claimed in Claim 1 or
Claim 2 wherein the bicycle support frame attachments
have slideable lockable cross bars which can be adjusted to
accommodate wheels of different diameters.
4. A multi-purpose tow ball rack as claimed in Claim 1 wherein
a ski-box and two ski-baskets can be fitted.
5. A multi-purpose tow ball rack as claimed in Claim 1 or
Claim 4 wherein skis and ski poles are secured to a padded
vertical frame b, a hinged padded clamp.
6. A multi-purpose tow ball rack as claimed in Claim 1 wherein
the bicycle support frame can be used as a base to
transport bulky items.
7. A multi-purpose tow ball rack as claimed in Claim 1 or
Claim 2 or Claim 4 wherein the rack is coupled to the tow
ball of a motor vehicle by means of a bracket.
8. A multi-purpose tow ball rack substantially as described
herein with reference to Figs. 1-7 cf the accompanying
drawings.
Priority Applications (1)
Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
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GB8820745A GB2225299A (en) | 1988-09-02 | 1988-09-02 | Multi-purpose tow ball rack |
Applications Claiming Priority (1)
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GB8820745A GB2225299A (en) | 1988-09-02 | 1988-09-02 | Multi-purpose tow ball rack |
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GB8820745D0 GB8820745D0 (en) | 1988-10-05 |
GB2225299A true GB2225299A (en) | 1990-05-30 |
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GB8820745A Withdrawn GB2225299A (en) | 1988-09-02 | 1988-09-02 | Multi-purpose tow ball rack |
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Cited By (15)
Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
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GB2259067A (en) * | 1991-08-31 | 1993-03-03 | House John Wesley | Load carrying attachment for vehicles |
GB2261415A (en) * | 1991-11-12 | 1993-05-19 | Raymond Ernest Waite | Luggage rack |
DE4201891A1 (en) * | 1992-01-24 | 1993-07-29 | Landgraf Helmuth | Bicycle carrier for motor vehicle with trailer coupling - is formed from square-section and tubular struts for conveyance of load, bicycle or invalid carriage. |
WO1994003346A1 (en) * | 1992-07-31 | 1994-02-17 | Erik Schmidt Autotilbehør Aps | Cycle rack comprising rear lights |
GB2273273A (en) * | 1992-12-10 | 1994-06-15 | Leslie Roy Summerfield | Bicycle transportation carrier |
DE4339212C1 (en) * | 1993-11-18 | 1995-05-04 | Cartec Gmbh Automobiltech | Rear carrier device |
WO1996018526A1 (en) * | 1994-12-16 | 1996-06-20 | Douglas Gordon Larkins | Carrier for vehicle |
GB2331279A (en) * | 1997-10-23 | 1999-05-19 | Edward Albert Wells | Stable support device |
GB2337236A (en) * | 1998-05-05 | 1999-11-17 | Harry Edward Hurst | Carrier attachment for tow ball |
GB2352216B (en) * | 1999-07-07 | 2002-07-03 | Michael Woods | Demountable load carrying and lifting system for motor vehicles |
DE102005011682A1 (en) * | 2005-03-11 | 2006-09-14 | Webasto Ag | Vehicle with an additional load carrier in the rear area |
GB2465332A (en) * | 2008-10-14 | 2010-05-19 | William Allingham | Quad bike with carrier device |
DE102004022835B4 (en) * | 2004-05-08 | 2013-10-17 | Audi Ag | Motor vehicle with a device for receiving objects |
DE102013210825A1 (en) * | 2013-06-10 | 2014-12-11 | Martin Hummel | Rear load carrier for buses to transport two-wheeled vehicles |
DE102020122965A1 (en) | 2020-09-02 | 2022-03-03 | ACPS Automotive GmbH | mounting system |
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US3858775A (en) * | 1971-07-08 | 1975-01-07 | Lawrence J Haas | Mini bike carrier |
EP0037599A2 (en) * | 1980-03-10 | 1981-10-14 | Bulten-Lucas, Jenny Catharina | Single point luggage carrier for a car |
GB2175859A (en) * | 1985-05-10 | 1986-12-10 | Jennifer Jane Hodge | Ball hitch attachment |
GB2195304A (en) * | 1986-08-21 | 1988-04-07 | John Philpott | Load carrier |
US4744590A (en) * | 1987-02-13 | 1988-05-17 | Chesney Larry J | Removably attachable suspended trailer apparatus and method |
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US3858775A (en) * | 1971-07-08 | 1975-01-07 | Lawrence J Haas | Mini bike carrier |
EP0037599A2 (en) * | 1980-03-10 | 1981-10-14 | Bulten-Lucas, Jenny Catharina | Single point luggage carrier for a car |
GB2175859A (en) * | 1985-05-10 | 1986-12-10 | Jennifer Jane Hodge | Ball hitch attachment |
GB2195304A (en) * | 1986-08-21 | 1988-04-07 | John Philpott | Load carrier |
US4744590A (en) * | 1987-02-13 | 1988-05-17 | Chesney Larry J | Removably attachable suspended trailer apparatus and method |
Cited By (19)
Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
---|---|---|---|---|
GB2259067A (en) * | 1991-08-31 | 1993-03-03 | House John Wesley | Load carrying attachment for vehicles |
GB2259067B (en) * | 1991-08-31 | 1995-02-15 | House John Wesley | Load carrying attachments for vehicles |
GB2261415A (en) * | 1991-11-12 | 1993-05-19 | Raymond Ernest Waite | Luggage rack |
DE4201891A1 (en) * | 1992-01-24 | 1993-07-29 | Landgraf Helmuth | Bicycle carrier for motor vehicle with trailer coupling - is formed from square-section and tubular struts for conveyance of load, bicycle or invalid carriage. |
WO1994003346A1 (en) * | 1992-07-31 | 1994-02-17 | Erik Schmidt Autotilbehør Aps | Cycle rack comprising rear lights |
GB2273273A (en) * | 1992-12-10 | 1994-06-15 | Leslie Roy Summerfield | Bicycle transportation carrier |
DE4339212C1 (en) * | 1993-11-18 | 1995-05-04 | Cartec Gmbh Automobiltech | Rear carrier device |
WO1996018526A1 (en) * | 1994-12-16 | 1996-06-20 | Douglas Gordon Larkins | Carrier for vehicle |
GB2331279A (en) * | 1997-10-23 | 1999-05-19 | Edward Albert Wells | Stable support device |
GB2331279B (en) * | 1997-10-23 | 2001-10-10 | Edward Albert Wells | Stable support device |
GB2337236A (en) * | 1998-05-05 | 1999-11-17 | Harry Edward Hurst | Carrier attachment for tow ball |
GB2337236B (en) * | 1998-05-05 | 2001-10-31 | Harry Edward Hurst | Carrier coupling |
GB2352216B (en) * | 1999-07-07 | 2002-07-03 | Michael Woods | Demountable load carrying and lifting system for motor vehicles |
DE102004022835B4 (en) * | 2004-05-08 | 2013-10-17 | Audi Ag | Motor vehicle with a device for receiving objects |
DE102005011682A1 (en) * | 2005-03-11 | 2006-09-14 | Webasto Ag | Vehicle with an additional load carrier in the rear area |
GB2465332A (en) * | 2008-10-14 | 2010-05-19 | William Allingham | Quad bike with carrier device |
GB2465332B (en) * | 2008-10-14 | 2014-09-10 | William Allingham | Quad-bike vehicle with carrier device |
DE102013210825A1 (en) * | 2013-06-10 | 2014-12-11 | Martin Hummel | Rear load carrier for buses to transport two-wheeled vehicles |
DE102020122965A1 (en) | 2020-09-02 | 2022-03-03 | ACPS Automotive GmbH | mounting system |
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WAP | Application withdrawn, taken to be withdrawn or refused ** after publication under section 16(1) |