Multi-functional accessory carrier

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1995-09-01

1997-10-28

Recla, Henry J.

Package and article carriers

Vehicle attached

Carrier attached to the front or rear end of vehicle

224505, 224282, 224521, 414462, B60R 906

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056809760

ABSTRACT:
A cargo and accessory carrier for attachment to a vehicle receiver hitch includes a riser assembly secured to the vehicle, a door assembly pivotally secured to the riser assembly, and a platform assembly pivotally secured to the door assembly for carrying cargo at a desirable elevation above ground level, such that the door assembly can be pivotally rotated in a horizontal plane and a parallel plane while secured to the riser assembly. The platform assembly can be rotated about the door assembly and maintained in a vertical or horizontal position relative to ground, whether or not it carries a load or it is installed on the vehicle. The carrier provides a multipurpose support assembly which can be used as a "stand alone" unit to carry cargo, and which can be used in combination with other accessory carriers such as a cargo chest, bicycle carrier, ski carrier or any number of other accessory-carrying devices. It provides access to the vehicle rear compartment door without removal of the cargo or the carrier itself from the vehicle, regardless of the position of the platform assembly. It adds flexibility and it may be adapted to any type of vehicle configuration. It does not require attachment to the bumper or bumper mounting brackets, vehicle frame, or vehicle body, and can be adapted to any size receiver hitch configuration. It can be resized by merely changing the lengths of the riser beam, door beam and platform assembly tubes.

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