| 摘要 |
ARTICLE CARRIER An article carrier adapted to be detachably interconnected with a standard, square tube trailer hitch affixed to the frame of a vehicle. The article carrier includes a connector member adapted to be telescopically received within the trailer hitch; a carrier assembly carried by the connector member, including a generally vertically extending column and one or more outwardly extending article supporting elements; and a securement mechanism carried by the carrier assembly for cooperation with the article supporting elements to secure the carried article within the carrier assemblage. First and second locking mechanisms are provided for locking the article carrier to the trailer hitch and for maintaining the securement mechanism in position relative to the article supporting element to prevent unauthorized removal of the article being carried. |
