Apparatus for retention and storage of removable vehicle doors
OwnerDwight Smithinventor
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Abstract
An apparatus for retention and storage of removable vehicle doors can easily be inserted into a vehicle tow hitch receiver as an aftermarket accessory. The apparatus includes a tubular structure configured so that it can fold for storage, and is easily installed and removed from the vehicle tow hitch receiver. The apparatus is configured with adjustable brackets so removable doors from different like vehicles can be accommodated. The apparatus is most desirable when an operator removes the removable doors and desires a safe method to store them while traveling. This device protects the doors from physical damage, and frees the interior space of the vehicle for other purposes.
Claims15
An apparatus that provides for retention and storage of removable vehicle doors and that can be easily inserted into a vehicle tow hitch receiver as an aftermarket accessory, the apparatus comprising:
- a structure consisting of a hitch bar, cross bar, hinge post and latch post;
- a series of adjustable retention brackets fastened to the structure;
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- a series of plates holding the structure together that allow the structure to fold.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.