Material or article handling – Vehicle attached auxiliary carriers – For rim – tire – or wheel
Patent
1984-09-20
1985-10-22
Spar, Robert J.
Material or article handling
Vehicle attached auxiliary carriers
For rim, tire, or wheel
150 54A, 224 422, 224 4224, B62D 4304
Patent
active
045485402
ABSTRACT:
A tire securing apparatus includes a cylindrical enclosure (10) closed at one end for receiving a spare tire (26). The enclosure (10) is formed from a flexible material with a rigid plate (36) disposed on a recess (28) on the underside thereof. The spare tire (26) has a rim (32) which rests upon the metal plate (36) about locating lugs (38) and (40). A space (42) is formed between the side walls of the tire (26) and the lower surface thereof. This space is utilized for storage of various items. A cable (14) is attached to an eyebolt (16) and also to a winch (18). The winch (18) is attached to a motor drive package (20) on the underside of the pickup truck bed. A key switch (22) operates the motor drive package (20). Shock absorbing members (46) are disposed about the periphery of the enclosure (10) on the underside of the pickup bed truck to reduce vibrations therebetween.
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Howison Gregory M.
Krizek Janice
Mills Jerry W.
Spar Robert J.
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