The present disclosure relates to apparatus (1 ) for supporting a spare wheel (2) under a vehicle (3). The apparatus includes a retractable cable (1 1 ) for coupling to the vehicle (3). A wheel support assembly (9) includes at least one wheel support member (14) and a connecting post (13). The at least one wheel support member (14) is configured to engage a retaining surface surrounding a bolt hole formed in the spare wheel (2). The connecting post (13) is configured to project through an opening (7) in the spare wheel (2) for connection to the cable (1 1 ). The apparatus (1 ) includes connecting means (26) for releasably connecting the cable (1 1 ) to the connecting post (13). A cable guide (28) is provided having a cable outlet (29) having an outwardly flared profile. The present disclosure also relates to a vehicle (3) including the apparatus (1 ).
VEHICLE SPARE WHEEL SUPPORT APPARATUS
TRÄGERVORRICHTUNG FÜR FAHRZEUGRESERVERAD
APPAREIL DE SUPPORT DE ROUE DE SECOURS DE VÉHICULE
2019-08-14
Patent
Elektronische Ressource
Englisch
IPC: | B62D MOTOR VEHICLES , Motorfahrzeuge |