Pickup truck roof rack system
US10071692B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 29, 2016 |
| Grant date | Sep 11, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 15, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60R9/08
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
The present disclosure relates to an article carrier system particularly adapted for use with a pickup truck. The system employs a first pair of support tracks secured to a roof surface of a pickup truck, and a rear spoiler portion coupled to each of the first support tracks and extending therebetween adjacent a rear area of the roof surface. A second pair of support tracks is secured to a pair of truck bed sidewalls. A combination spoiler/support subsystem is supported from the second pair of support tracks and is adjustably positionable to provide a variable spacing between the rear spoiler portion and the spoiler/support subsystem, to thus tailor the system to support articles of various lengths thereon. The rear spoiler portion and the spoiler/support subsystem provide an appearance of a single, integrated spoiler when positioned closely adjacent one another.
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