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An equipment rack incorporating four linked members which mount an equipment rack support to a hitch insert. The linked members are formed by two pairs of pivotally linked arms which in turn are pivotally inked to the hitch insert and to an equipment rack mounting bracket. Each pair of linked arms p

An equipment rack incorporating four linked members which mount an equipment rack support to a hitch insert. The linked members are formed by two pairs of pivotally linked arms which in turn are pivotally inked to the hitch insert and to an equipment rack mounting bracket. Each pair of linked arms provides three pivot bearings which have mutually parallel axes. In the collapsed position the linked arms making up each pair are parallel and the equipment rack support and hitch insert are in juxtaposition. In the extended position the arms making up each pair are substantially co-linear. A mechanical link locks the rack support to the hitch insert when the rack is retracted against the rear of the vehicle.

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1. An equipment-carrying rack system for mounting to a vehicle trailer hitch, comprising:a hitch attachment member adapted for engagement with the vehicle trailer hitch; a rack arrangement including a rack support member and an equipment rack mounted to the rack support member; and a rack extension

1. An equipment-carrying rack system for mounting to a vehicle trailer hitch, comprising:a hitch attachment member adapted for engagement with the vehicle trailer hitch; a rack arrangement including a rack support member and an equipment rack mounted to the rack support member; and a rack extension arrangement interposed between the hitch attachment member and the rack support member, comprising first and second pivotably interconnected arm members and third and fourth pivotably interconnected arm members, wherein the first and third arm members are pivotably interconnected with the hitch attachment member and the second and fourth arm members are pivotably interconnected with the rack support member, wherein the arm members are movable between a collapsed position in which the arm members are operable to position the hitch attachment member and the rack support member in close proximity to each other, and an extended position in which the arm members are operable to move the rack support member outwardly away from the hitch attachment member.