According to some illustrative embodiments, novel support structure is provided that can be used, for example, to mount bicycles or other accessories on vehicle racks employing a flush configuration that facilitates use and operation of tents or the like. In some illustrative embodiments, an assembly for supporting bicycles or other accessories on vehicles is provided that includes: a) at least one rack or cross-bar mountable support member having a top wall with a length of between about 2 inches to 24 inches and a width of between about 1 inch to 6 inches; b) the top wall having an over-hang section configured to extend over at least a portion of a top surface of a rack or cross-bar, a top surface of the top wall extending not more than 13 inch higher than the top surface of the rack or cross-bar such as to be substantially flush with the top surface of the rack or cross-bar; and c) the over-hang section having at least one through-hole for receiving a bolt or other connecting member that is fixable to the rack or cross-bar.


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    Title :

    RACK OR CROSS-BAR MOUNTED SUPPORT STRUCTURE FOR BICYCLES AND/OR OTHER ACCESSORIES


    Contributors:

    Publication date :

    2022-10-13


    Type of media :

    Patent


    Type of material :

    Electronic Resource


    Language :

    English


    Classification :

    IPC:    B60R Fahrzeuge, Fahrzeugausstattung oder Fahrzeugteile, soweit nicht anderweitig vorgesehen , VEHICLES, VEHICLE FITTINGS, OR VEHICLE PARTS, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR



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