Bicycle frame cradle with fold-in anti-sway device

Abstract

A bicycle carrier includes a bicycle cradle. The bicycle cradle includes a through hole defining an inner surface and a slot through a portion of an outer surface of the bicycle cradle and a portion of the inner surface. The through hole is configured to receive a bicycle carrier support arm disposed therethrough. The slot is configured to allow a fastener to be coupled to the bicycle carrier support arm. An assembly for a bicycle carrier includes a bicycle cradle including a storage cavity and an anti-sway member coupled to the bicycle cradle and configured to secure a bicycle frame loaded onto the bicycle carrier. The anti-sway member is configured to be disposed at least partially within the storage cavity of the bicycle cradle in a storage configuration.

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         31 . An assembly for a bicycle carrier, the assembly comprising:
 a bicycle cradle comprising a transverse slot; and   a strap assembly, comprising:
 a buckle; 
 a strap configured to be coupled to the buckle at a first end of the strap; and 
 a strap assembly connection member disposed on the strap, 
   wherein the strap is configured to extend through the transverse slot of the bicycle cradle, and   wherein the strap assembly connection member is configured to secure the strap assembly to the bicycle cradle.   
     
     
         32 . The assembly of  claim 31 , wherein the strap assembly connection member secures the strap assembly to the bicycle cradle using a snap-fit connection. 
     
     
         33 . The assembly of  claim 31 , wherein the strap assembly connection member comprises:
 an angled portion; and   a flat portion parallel to a first side of the strap.   
     
     
         34 . The assembly of  claim 31 , wherein the strap assembly connection member is configured to move in a direction generally perpendicular to a first side of the strap when force is applied to the strap assembly connection member. 
     
     
         35 . The assembly of  claim 31 , further comprising a second strap assembly connection member disposed on the strap, wherein the strap assembly connection member is disposed on a first side of the strap and the second strap assembly connection member is disposed on a second side of the strap opposite the first side. 
     
     
         36 . The assembly of  claim 31 , wherein the strap assembly connection member is integrally formed with the strap. 
     
     
         37 . The assembly of  claim 31 , wherein the transverse slot of the bicycle cradle comprises a transverse slot connection member configured to interlock with the strap assembly connection member in a locked configuration. 
     
     
         38 . The assembly of  claim 37 , wherein after connection of the transverse slot connection member and the strap assembly connection member in the locked configuration the strap assembly is permanently affixed to the bicycle cradle. 
     
     
         39 . The assembly of  claim 31 , wherein the strap assembly further comprises a strap extension member disposed on the strap, wherein the strap extension member is configured to create a friction fit between the strap and the transverse slot. 
     
     
         40 . The assembly of  claim 39 , wherein the strap extension member is disposed on an edge of the strap. 
     
     
         41 . The assembly of  claim 39 , wherein the strap extension member extends beyond a width of the strap and increases an overall width of the strap. 
     
     
         42 . The assembly of  claim 41 , wherein the overall width of the strap exceeds a width of the transverse slot. 
     
     
         43 . The assembly of  claim 39 , wherein the strap assembly further comprises a second strap extension member disposed on the strap and disposed opposite the strap extension member. 
     
     
         44 . The assembly of  claim 31 , wherein the strap assembly further comprises:
 a first rail disposed on a first side of the strap, wherein the first end of the first rail terminates at the first end of the strap; and   a second rail disposed on the first side of the strap, wherein the first end of the second rail terminates at the first end of the strap.   
     
     
         45 . The assembly of  claim 44 , wherein the strap assembly connection member is disposed between the first and second rails. 
     
     
         46 . A bicycle carrier comprising:
 a bicycle cradle comprising:
 a through hole defining an inner surface, wherein the through hole is configured to 
   receive a bicycle carrier support arm disposed therethrough, and
 a transverse slot through the bicycle cradle; 
   a first strap configured to extend through the transverse slot of the bicycle cradle and around a bicycle frame disposed on the bicycle cradle; and   a first strap connection member disposed on the first strap and configured to secure the first strap to the bicycle cradle.   
     
     
         47 . The bicycle carrier of  claim 46 , further comprising an anti-sway member coupled to the bicycle cradle and configured to reduce movement of a bicycle loaded onto the bicycle carrier. 
     
     
         48 . The bicycle carrier of  claim 46 , wherein the first strap includes a first buckle disposed at a first end of the first strap and configured to receive and secure a toothed side of the first strap. 
     
     
         49 . An assembly for a bicycle carrier, the assembly comprising:
 a bicycle cradle;   a buckle;   a strap configured to be coupled to the buckle; and   a strap connection member disposed on the strap and configured to secure the strap and the buckle to the bicycle cradle,   wherein the buckle comprises a first groove and the strap comprises a first rail disposed on a first side of the strap, and   wherein the first rail is configured to extend through the first groove of the buckle.   
     
     
         50 . The assembly of  claim 49 , wherein the buckle comprises a spring-loaded tab configured to secure a toothed side of the strap.