winch 2

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;
a lower support bracket having a cross bar, the cross bar having two extension brackets extending outwardly from end portions thereof, upper support bars secured to an upper surface of each end portion of the cross bar, each upper support bar pivotally secured to each second end of the two pairs of upper arms and the two pairs of lower arms, a latch secured to a middle portion of the cross bar, the latch coupling with the securement portion of the drive cable of the electric winch whereby the electric winch pulls the lower support bracket to a position adjacent the upper rectangular section;
a lower support tray having an open first end and a closed second end, the lower support tray secured across the two extension brackets of the lower support bracket, the open first end curving downwardly to provide a ramp, the lower support tray serving to hold a moped or bicycle thereon;
two spring-loaded catches, each of the two spring-loaded catches secured to an outer portion of the two vertical support bars of the upper rectangular section, the two spring-loaded catches having a handle thereon, the catches engaging the outwardly extending tabs of the upper arms in a locked position when the electric winch pulls the lower support bracket to a position adjacent the upper rectangular section.
2. 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 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;
an electric winch secured to 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 arms, each of the two pairs of arms having a first end and a second end, each first end pivotally secured to a lower portion of the upper rectangular section, each second end having an outwardly extending tab upwardly thereof;
a lower support bracket pivotally secured to each second end of the two pairs of arms, a latch secured to a middle portion of the lower support bracket, the latch coupling with the securement portion of the drive cable of the electric winch whereby the electric winch pulls the lower support bracket to a position adjacent the upper rectangular section;
a lower support tray secured across the lower support bracket;
two spring-loaded catches, each of the two spring-loaded catches secured to an outer portion of the upper rectangular section, the two spring-loaded catches having a handle thereon, the catches engaging the outwardly extending tabs of the arms in a locked position when the electric winch pulls the lower support bracket to a position adjacent the upper rectangular section.
3. The carrier as described in claim 2 and further including wherein the lower support tray having an open first end and a closed second end, the open first end curving downwardly to provide a ramp, the lower support tray serving to hold a moped or bicycle thereon.