# US 2017/0282988 A1 · Detachable Carrying Assembly

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- Number: US 2017/0282988 A1
- Document ID: US20170282988A1
- Status: Published application
- Kind: A1
- Application number: 15/475,660
- Filed: 2017-03-31
- Published: 2017-10-05
- Earliest claimed: 2016-03-31
- Assignees: E. Allen Marin
- Inventors: E. Allen Marin
- Web page: https://patentgrep.com/patent/US20170282988A1

## CPC

- B62J 9/21: above or alongside the front wheel, e.g. on the handlebars
- B62K 2206/00: Quick release mechanisms adapted for cycles
- B62J: CYCLE SADDLES OR SEATS; AUXILIARY DEVICES OR ACCESSORIES SPECIALLY ADAPTED TO CYCLES AND NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR, e.g. ARTICLE CARRIERS OR CYCLE PROTECTORS
- B62K: CYCLES; CYCLE FRAMES; CYCLE STEERING DEVICES; RIDER-OPERATED TERMINAL CONTROLS SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR CYCLES; CYCLE AXLE SUSPENSIONS; CYCLE SIDECARS, FORECARS, OR THE LIKE

## Abstract

A detachable carrier assembly is provided. The detachable carrier assembly includes a bracket assembly configured for attachment to a head tube of a bicycle and a plurality of segments configured for insertion into the bracket assembly. The plurality of segments is further configured for detachment from the bracket assembly. A container is attached to the plurality of segments. The container is configured to hold a quantity of desired articles.

## Claims

### Claim 1

A detachable carrier assembly comprising:
a bracket assembly configured for attachment to a head tube of a bicycle;
a plurality of segments configured for insertion into the bracket assembly, the plurality of segments further configured for detachment from the bracket assembly; and
a container attached to the plurality of segments, the container configured to hold a quantity of desired articles.

### Claim 2 (depends on 1)

The detachable carrier assembly of claim 1, wherein the bracket assembly includes a first end cap and a second end cap.

### Claim 3 (depends on 2)

The detachable carrier assembly of claim 2, wherein the first end cap and the second end cap are each mounted for rotation on a main body of the bracket assembly.

### Claim 4 (depends on 2)

The detachable carrier assembly of claim 2, wherein the first end cap and the second end cap are each mounted on a projection of the main body of the bracket assembly.

### Claim 5 (depends on 2)

The detachable carrier assembly of claim 2, wherein the first end cap and second end caps are configured to support quick release mechanisms.

### Claim 6 (depends on 1)

The detachable carrier assembly of claim 1, wherein each of the quick release mechanisms includes a cam portion configured to engage the support structure.

### Claim 7

A detachable carrier assembly comprising:
a bracket assembly configured for attachment to a head tube of a bicycle; and
a plurality of segments configured for insertion into the bracket assembly, the plurality of segments further configured for detachment from the bracket assembly; the plurality of segments connected to a support structure.

### Claim 8 (depends on 7)

The detachable carrier assembly of claim 7, wherein the bracket assembly includes a first end cap and a second end cap.

### Claim 9 (depends on 8)

The detachable carrier assembly of claim 8, wherein the first end cap and the second end cap are each mounted for rotation on a main body of the bracket assembly.

### Claim 10 (depends on 8)

The detachable carrier assembly of claim 8, wherein the first end cap and the second end cap are each mounted on a projection of the main body of the bracket assembly.

### Claim 11 (depends on 8)

The detachable carrier assembly of claim 8, wherein the first end cap and second end caps are configured to support quick release mechanisms.

### Claim 12 (depends on 11)

The detachable carrier assembly of claim 11, wherein each of the quick release mechanisms includes a cam portion configured to engage the plurality of segments.

### Claim 13

A detachable carrier assembly comprising:
a bracket assembly configured for attachment to a supporting strut; and
a plurality of segments configured for insertion into the bracket assembly, the plurality of segments further configured for detachment from the bracket assembly, the plurality of segments connected to a support structure.

### Claim 14 (depends on 13)

The detachable carrier assembly of claim 13, wherein the carrier assembly is attached to a bicycle.

### Claim 15 (depends on 14)

The detachable carrier assembly of claim 14, wherein the bracket assembly seats against a top tube of the bicycle.

### Claim 16 (depends on 13)

The detachable carrier assembly of claim 13, wherein the bracket assembly includes a first end cap and a second end cap.

### Claim 17 (depends on 16)

The detachable carrier assembly of claim 16, wherein the first end cap and the second end cap are each mounted for rotation on a main body of the bracket assembly.

### Claim 18 (depends on 16)

The detachable carrier assembly of claim 16, wherein the first end cap and the second end cap are each mounted on a projection of the main body of the bracket assembly.

### Claim 19 (depends on 16)

The detachable carrier assembly of claim 16, wherein the first end cap and second end caps are configured to support quick release mechanisms.

### Claim 20 (depends on 19)

The detachable carrier assembly of claim 19, wherein each of the quick release mechanisms includes a cam portion configured to engage the plurality of segments.