Abstract

A new and improved winch operated vehicle mounted carrier comprised of an upper rectangular section having a securement bar extending inwardly therefrom. The securement bar is received theresecured. The drive cable has a securement portion extending downwardly therefrom. The invention includes two pairs of arms. Each of the two pairs of arms is pivotally secured to a within a class 3 trailer hitch for securement of the upper rectangular section thereto. An electric winch is secured to the upper rectangular section. The electric winch has a drive cable lower portion of the upper rectangular section. A lower support bracket is pivotally secured to an opposing end of the two pairs of arms. A latch is secured to a middle portion of the lower support bracket. The latch couples with the securement portion of the drive cable of the electric winch. A lower support tray is secured across the lower support bracket. Two spring-loaded catches are secured to an outer portion of the upper...

What is claimed is:

1. A new and improved winch operated vehicle mounted carrier for enabling mopeds, bicycles, and other travelling essentials to be transported with considerable ease comprising, in combination:

an upper rectangular section having an upper cross bar and two vertical support bars extending downwardly from end portions of the upper cross bar, a lower cross bar secured between the two vertical support bars near end portions thereof, a middle support having a first end and a second end, the first end secured to a lower portion of the upper cross bar, the second end secured to an upper portion of the lower cross bar, the second end having a securement bar extending inwardly therefrom, the securement bar having an aperture formed therethrough, the securement bar received within a class 3 trailer hitch for securement of the upper rectangular section thereto by a fastening means through the aperture thereof, the second end of the middle support having a receiving hitch extending outwardly therefrom, the receiving hitch having an aperture formed therethrough, the receiving hitch optionally receiving a tow bar therein and secured by a fastening means through the aperture thereof;

an electric winch secured to the upper cross bar of the upper rectangular section, the electric winch having a drive cable theresecured, the drive cable having a securement portion extending downwardly therefrom;

two pairs of upper arms, each of the two pairs of upper arms having a first end and a second end, each first end pivotally secured to a lower portion of the two vertical support bars of the upper rectangular section, each second end having an outwardly extending tab upwardly thereof;

two pairs of lower arms, each of the two pairs of lower arms having a first end and a second end, each first end pivotally secured to a lower portion of the two vertical support bars downwardly of the two pairs of upper arms;The news come from http://www.bossgoo.com/