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The carrier described herein employs opposing hook members projecting from a base to clamp the spare tire (mounted on the rear of a vehicle) therebetween. The extension of one of these hooks is adjustable, to accommodate different sized tires, and a locking mechanism is employed to facilitate secure

The carrier described herein employs opposing hook members projecting from a base to clamp the spare tire (mounted on the rear of a vehicle) therebetween. The extension of one of these hooks is adjustable, to accommodate different sized tires, and a locking mechanism is employed to facilitate secure attachment. Apparatus for supporting and stabilizing the bicycle protrudes rearwardly from the hook and base members.

대표청구항 ▼

A bicycle carrier comprising: a base member exhibiting a channel thereon; first clamping hook means and second clamping hook means mounted to said base member for clamping onto an object positioned therebetween, wherein said second clamping hook means comprises a slide member slidably engaged with s

A bicycle carrier comprising: a base member exhibiting a channel thereon; first clamping hook means and second clamping hook means mounted to said base member for clamping onto an object positioned therebetween, wherein said second clamping hook means comprises a slide member slidably engaged with said base member within said channel of said base member, and a hook member attached to said slide member; locking means selectively disposed and operable within said channel of said base member comprising a lockable lever pivotally connected to said slide member and to said base member for selectively extending and locking said slide member, said locking means being positioned within said channel such that said locking means is inaccessible when locked; and bicycle supporting means projecting from said first clamping hook means for supporting a bicycle.