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Removable vehicle roof panels with integrated handle and roof rack assemblies

US10857863B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateFeb 14, 2018
Grant dateDec 8, 2020
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Expiry dateJun 1, 2038

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB60R9/052
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A vehicle includes a removable roof panel and an integrated handle and roof rack assembly mounted to the removable roof panel. The integrated handle and roof rack assembly is adapted to function both as a handle for installing or removing the roof panel and as a roof rack for achieving vehicle rooftop cargo storage.

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