| CPC B60R 9/10 (2013.01) [B62B 3/02 (2013.01); B62B 3/10 (2013.01); B62B 5/0003 (2013.01); B62B 2202/90 (2013.01); B62B 2206/003 (2013.01); B62B 2206/006 (2013.01); B62B 2206/06 (2013.01)] | 20 Claims |
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1. A vehicle-mounted bike carrier for electric bicycles, comprising:
a stationary component detachably coupled to a receiver tube of a vehicle hitch;
a moving component slidably coupled to the stationary component;
a hydraulic lifting mechanism coupled between the stationary component and the moving component for raising and lowering the moving component;
two bicycle carriers on the moving component for supporting one or more electric bicycles;
foldable cradles for the bike wheels, wherein one side of each cradle functions as a ramp for loading the bicycle and the other side securely holds the wheels;
a sliding hitch that allows the carrier to remain attached while accessing the vehicle's tailgate or trunk;
a pair of top bars that swing down to secure a bike's seat or handlebars;
a compact design that folds into a 1-foot by 5-foot platform on wheels for easy storage.
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