A swing locking mechanism and a bicycle rack having the same are provided. The swing locking mechanism is configured to be assembled with a pivot seat of the bicycle rack, and the pivot seat includes at least one first engaging portion. The swing locking mechanism includes a movable rod, a handle and a control assembly.

The movable rod includes at least one second engaging portion which is releasably engaged with the at least one first engaging portion and is movable between a locking position and a release position. The handle is fixedly disposed on the movable rod. The control assembly is connected with the at least one second engaging portion and includes an operating member located between the movable rod and the handle. The operating member is rotatable to drive the at least one second engaging portion to move.

A swing locking mechanism and a bicycle rack having the same are provided. The swing locking mechanism is configured to be assembled with a pivot seat of the bicycle rack, and the pivot seat includes at least one first engaging portion. The swing locking mechanism includes a movable rod, a handle and a control assembly.

The movable rod includes at least one second engaging portion which is releasably engaged with the at least one first engaging portion and is movable between a locking position and a release position. The handle is fixedly disposed on the movable rod. The control assembly is connected with the at least one second engaging portion and includes an operating member located between the movable rod and the handle. The operating member is rotatable to drive the at least one second engaging portion to move.

Systems, devices, and methods, of securing and transporting cargo and items using a vehicle including modular carrier racks and various engagement components and features.

Systems, devices, and methods, of securing and transporting cargo and items using a vehicle including modular carrier racks and various engagement components and features.

An adjustable tailgate pad. The adjustable tailgate pad includes a front side. The adjustable tailgate pad also includes a back side. The adjustable tailgate pad further includes an adjustable top side coupled to the front side and the back side. The adjustable top side has a width which is adjustable.

A rack adapter for bicycle fenders, including a tubular body having a first flange at a first end, and a second flange at a second, opposing end. A convex portion extends between the first and second flanges, the convex portion having an upper surface shaped to engage a wheel clamping member of a bicycle rack. The tubular body further includes a concave portion having a lower surface contoured to engage a wheel of a bicycle, and an inner passage defined between the convex portion and the concave portion. The inner passage extends through the tubular body from the first end to the second end and is configured to receive a fender of a bicycle.

A bike rack for a vehicle with a tailgate includes a major gate, a minor gate, and a hinge connecting the minor gate to the major gate. The minor gate includes a main body and a load stop configured to pivot relative to main body. The bike rack includes a load stop bracket and braces. The load stop bracket is configured to be placed onto the load stop when the load stop is in a vertical position such that the load stop bracket extends over a top surface of the load stop and is disposed on front and rear sides of the load stop. The braces are attached to the load stop bracket, configured to extend into holes in the hinge when the load stop bracket is placed onto the load stop, and configured to be disposed on opposite sides of a tire on a bike.

A bike rack for a vehicle with a tailgate includes a major gate, a minor gate, and a hinge connecting the minor gate to the major gate. The minor gate includes a main body and a load stop configured to pivot relative to main body. The bike rack includes a load stop bracket and braces. The load stop bracket is configured to be placed onto the load stop when the load stop is in a vertical position such that the load stop bracket extends over a top surface of the load stop and is disposed on front and rear sides of the load stop. The braces are attached to the load stop bracket, configured to extend into holes in the hinge when the load stop bracket is placed onto the load stop, and configured to be disposed on opposite sides of a tire on a bike.

A clamping device for connecting a bicycle rack to a bicycle includes a first clamp, a second clamp and a bar. Two ends of the bar respectively extend through the first and second parts. The second clamp includes a first part and a second part. The second part includes a first engaging portion formed to the outside thereof. The first engaging portion includes a recess and multiple first teeth formed to the inner periphery of the recess. A block is partially engaged with the recess and connected to a connection end of one of the two ends of the bar that protrudes beyond the second part. The block includes a second engaging portion which is engaged with the recess and includes second teeth which are engaged with the first teeth so that the block is not freely rotated relative to the second clamp.

A quick-release clamp for a vehicular mount or rack having a rigid stationary first jaw with a clamping surface, and a rigid second jaw opposite with a clamping surface oriented to face the first jaw clamping surface. The second jaw is movable between an open and a closed position relative to the first jaw, where the closed position is capable of retaining one or more objects to be clamped transversely between said jaws. A lever, attached to a variable tensioning system operates to open and close the jaws when sufficient force is applied to overcome the tension of the tensioning system.