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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jan. 07, 2025
Filed:
Oct. 08, 2019
Kuat Innovations Llc, Springfield, MO (US);
Jordan Bowles, Springfield, MO (US);
Austin Harrill, Springfield, MO (US);
Luke Kuschmeader, Springfield, MO (US);
Abstract
A latch assembly is described for use with a pivoting hitch device that allows the pivoting of a bicycle rack away from the rear of a vehicle to allow access to a lift gate, tail gate, trunk, hatchback, or other rear access point for a vehicle. The pivoting hitch device has two support members that are pivotally attached to one another. The latch assembly is attached to one of the support members of the pivoting hitch device, and may have an actuator, a latch bar, and a connecting member that connects the actuator to the latch bar. A latch member is attached to the other support member of the pivoting hitch device. The latch bar engages the latch member to secure the two support members in relation to one another and prevent pivotal movement.