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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Oct. 18, 1983
Filed:
Jul. 07, 1982
John Crawford, Pacifica, CA (US);
Wayne Crawford, San Francisco, CA (US);
Other;
Abstract
A new and improved combination bumper and spare tire carrier is disclosed adapted to be affixed to a tailgate of a vehicle without inhibiting the operation of the tailgate. The subject carrier includes a bracket member which projects rearwardly from the vehicle. A generally planar frame is pivotally connected to the bracket member at a point offset from the hinge of the tailgate. A planar attachment plate is provided, having one end thereof slidably received within channels formed in a pair of spaced apart guide members attached to the frame. The upper end of the attachment plate is connected to the upper edge of the tailgate to define a telescoping configuration. By this arrangement, the tailgate and the frame may be simultaneously moved between the open and closed positions. In the preferred embodiment, a pair of bumper segments are provided and disposed on either side of the frame. The bumper segments and spare tire combination define a relatively continuous bumper configuration. A tow package can also be provided with the carrier.