GB2261415A - Luggage rack - Google Patents

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GB2261415A
GB2261415A GB9222409A GB9222409A GB2261415A GB 2261415 A GB2261415 A GB 2261415A GB 9222409 A GB9222409 A GB 9222409A GB 9222409 A GB9222409 A GB 9222409A GB 2261415 A GB2261415 A GB 2261415A
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luggage rack
tow bar
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Raymond Ernest Waite
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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

Abstract

A luggage rack 10 for attachment to the tow bar of a vehicle comprises support means 11 securable to the tow bar of the vehicle and hingedly connected shelf means 27 deployable between generally horizontal and vertical operative and stowed positions respectively. <IMAGE>

Description

LUGGAGE RACK This invention concerns a luggage rack for attachment to the tow bar of a vehicle.
According to the present invention there is provided a luggage rack for attachment to the tow bar of a vehicle comprising support means securable to the tow bar of the vehicle and mounting hingedly connected shelf means deployable between generally horizontal and vertical operative and stowed positions respectively.
The cupport means may include a base plate adapted to fit around the tow ball and be bolted te the tow bar, said base plate mounting a connecting frame, mounting means vertically adjustable on the connecting frame and to which the shelf means is slidably and hingedly connected.
The invention will be further apparent from the following description, with reference to the several figures of the accompanying drawings, which show, by way of example only, one form of luggage rack embodying same.
Cf the drawings : Figure 1 shows a rear view of the rack; Figure 2 shows a side elevation of the rack; and Figure 3 shows a plan view of the shelf means of the rack of figure 1.
Referring now to the drawings, it will be seen that the luggage rack 10 comprises a base plate 11 adapted to fit around the tow ball 14 of the tow bar with holes 12 for securing same to the tow bar by means of nuts and bolts 13.
Vertical tubular members 15a and 15b attached te the base plate 11 telescopicalJy receive a vertical rectangular connecting frame 16. The connecting frame 16 comprises a ladder-like structure for increased strength.
The connecting frame 16 is secured in the tubular members 15a and 15b by thumb-screws 17.
The tubular members 18a and 18b telescopically engage the upper end of the connecting frame 16 and are slidable thereon for securement at any desired position by thumb-screws 19, thereby allowing the height of the rack 10 to be adjusted.
Mounting means in the form of a vertical frame member is mounted on the tubular members 18a and 18b and comprises a generally U-shaped member 20 having upstanding limbs 21a and 21b with horizontal connecting bars 22a and 22b. The upper ends of the limbs 21a and 21b slidably and hingedly support shelf means 27 by screw-fittings 23a and 23b.
The shelf means 27 comprises a rectangular frame 27a and three spaced rods 27b connecting the forward and rearward edges of the frame 27a.
The screw-fittings 23a and 23b engage the outer wo of the rods 27b.
In this way the distance of the forward edge of the shelf means 27 from the rear of the vehicle is adjustable to accommodate different sized loads or to allow access to the boot of the vehicle.
A support strut member 24 comprising a bar 28 slidably and hingedly connected to shelf means 27 by a screw-fitting 26 engaging the centre of the rods 27b is telescopically received by a tubular member 29 which is hingedly connected at 25 to the connecting bar 22a of the vertical frame member of the mounting means. The bar 28 may be secured at a desired position within the member 29 by a screw 30. The support strut 24 can be positioned as desired within certain limits beneath the shelf means 27 to support the load optimally.
When the rack 10 is not in use, support strut 24 slides towards the rear of the vehicle to allow the shelf means 27 to depend vertically for storage.
The mounting means and shelf means 27 may be completely removed by a simple lifting operation from the connecting frame 16 by loosening screws 19 on tubular members 18a and 18b for storage when desired.
It will be appreciated that it is not intended to limit the invention to the above example only, many variations, such as might readily occur to one skilled n the art, being possible, without departing from the scope thereof.

Claims (5)

1. A luggage rack for attachment to the tow bar of a vehicle comprising support means securable to the tow bar of the vehicle and mounting hingedly connected shelf means depioyable between generally horizontal and verticle operative and stowed positions respectively.
2. A luggage rack according to claim 1, wherein the support means includes a base plate adapted to fit around the tow ball and be bolted te the tow bar.
3. A. lu-;gage rack according o claim 2, wherein said base plate mounts a connecting frame and a mounting means vertically adjustable on the connecting frame.
4. A luggage rack according to any preceeding claim, wherein the shelf means is hingedly connected to the mounting means.
5. A luggage rack according to claim 4, wherein a support strut member slidably and hingedly connects the shelf means to the mounting means.
GB9222409A 1991-11-12 1992-10-26 Luggage rack Withdrawn GB2261415A (en)

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GB919123950A GB9123950D0 (en) 1991-11-12 1991-11-12 Luggage rack
GB9222409A GB2261415A (en) 1991-11-12 1992-10-26 Luggage rack

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Cited By (5)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
GB2275453A (en) * 1993-02-25 1994-08-31 C P Witter Limited Load carrier
GB2304663A (en) * 1995-08-31 1997-03-26 Dawayne Charles Millard Load carrying attachment for vehicles
DE19715969A1 (en) * 1997-04-17 1998-10-22 Mc Micro Compact Car Ag Rear carrier for vehicle
DE19715968A1 (en) * 1997-04-17 1998-10-22 Mc Micro Compact Car Ag Holding devices for carrier on back of van
FR2762270A1 (en) 1997-04-17 1998-10-23 Mc Micro Compact Car Ag Rear carrier for vehicle

Citations (5)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
GB2160175A (en) * 1984-06-15 1985-12-18 Chown Peter A C Wheelchair lift
GB2225299A (en) * 1988-09-02 1990-05-30 Edward Craig Stevenson Multi-purpose tow ball rack
EP0397538A1 (en) * 1989-05-12 1990-11-14 Andrew Paul Cocks Carrier for a motor vehicle
US5011361A (en) * 1988-10-27 1991-04-30 Peterson Edward A Vehicle mountable carrier for three-wheeled scooter and the like
WO1991005693A1 (en) * 1989-10-10 1991-05-02 Ching Bryant Y Bicycle carrying rack

Patent Citations (5)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
GB2160175A (en) * 1984-06-15 1985-12-18 Chown Peter A C Wheelchair lift
GB2225299A (en) * 1988-09-02 1990-05-30 Edward Craig Stevenson Multi-purpose tow ball rack
US5011361A (en) * 1988-10-27 1991-04-30 Peterson Edward A Vehicle mountable carrier for three-wheeled scooter and the like
EP0397538A1 (en) * 1989-05-12 1990-11-14 Andrew Paul Cocks Carrier for a motor vehicle
WO1991005693A1 (en) * 1989-10-10 1991-05-02 Ching Bryant Y Bicycle carrying rack

Cited By (7)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
GB2275453A (en) * 1993-02-25 1994-08-31 C P Witter Limited Load carrier
GB2304663A (en) * 1995-08-31 1997-03-26 Dawayne Charles Millard Load carrying attachment for vehicles
DE19715969A1 (en) * 1997-04-17 1998-10-22 Mc Micro Compact Car Ag Rear carrier for vehicle
DE19715968A1 (en) * 1997-04-17 1998-10-22 Mc Micro Compact Car Ag Holding devices for carrier on back of van
FR2762270A1 (en) 1997-04-17 1998-10-23 Mc Micro Compact Car Ag Rear carrier for vehicle
DE19715969C2 (en) * 1997-04-17 1999-06-02 Mc Micro Compact Car Ag Rear carrier for a motor vehicle
DE19715968B4 (en) * 1997-04-17 2006-01-05 Micro Compact Car Smart Gmbh Holding devices on the rear of a motor vehicle for a rear carrier

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