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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Aug. 06, 2002
Filed:
Jun. 02, 2000
Applicant:
Inventors:
Robert B Hutter, South Lyon, MI (US);
Joseph F Humphreys, Jr., Waterford, MI (US);
Brian C Lazarus, Novi, MI (US);
Assignee:
DaimlerChrysler Corporation, Auburn Hills, MI (US);
Attorney:
Primary Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
B62D 4/300 ;
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
B62D 4/300 ;
Abstract
An arrangement for storing a spare tire includes a cable coupled to the spare tire. A winch device is disposed between the motor vehicle and the cable and is operative for raising and lowering the tire in response to actuation thereof. A spring device is coupled between the bottom surface of the motor vehicle and the spare tire. The spring device is operative for positioning the spare tire in an accessible position when the spare tire is being lowered.