Collapsible hitch mounted cargo carrier

摘要

A cargo carrier removably attaches to a square hitch receiver on the back of a vehicle. The cargo carrier is collapsible when not in use. A base plate has a series of first arms pivotally attached thereto each first arm extending outwardly for use and secured thereat and folding upwardly for storage. A removable plate secures the first arms in the extended position. A second arm is attached to an outer end of a first arm and pivots between an extended position extending upwardly from the first arm and a collapsed position flush against the first arm. Each second arm is lockable in its extended position. A flexible cable is attached to the distal end of each second arm to help retain cargo within the device.

主权项

1. A carrier comprising:
a base plate having an upper surface and a lower surface; a hitch arm attached to the lower surface of the base plate by passing the hitch arm through a pair of receivers located on the lower surface of the base plate and boltably securing the hitch arm to each of the receivers; a plurality of first arms, each first arm having a first end and an opposing second end, the first end of each first arm pivotally attached to the upper surface of the base plate, each first arm capable of pivoting between a first extended position wherein the first arm extends radially outwardly from the base plate and a first collapsed position wherein the first arm extends upwardly from the upper surface of the base plate; lock means for securing the first arms in the extended position; and a plurality of second arms, each second arm having a third end pivotally attached to the second end of a respective one of the first arms and a fourth end, such that each second arm is capable of pivoting between a second extended position wherein the second arm extends upwardly from the first arm and a second retracted position wherein the second arm lies generally flush against the first arm.