Latch for a tire carrier

摘要

A latch assembly for use in a vehicle with a tire and rim with an aperture is disclosed. The latch assembly includes a tire carrier, a flexible member with one end attached to a vehicle or a tire carrier. Additionally, a locking member is connected to the flexible member and disposed in the aperture to detachably connect the flexible membr to the rim. The locking member is a clamp member or a hook member.