Reduced footprint vacuum mounted carriers for vehicles
US11161460B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 11, 2018 |
| Grant date | Nov 2, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 11, 2038 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16B2200/81
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A vacuum-based carrier system for a vehicle having a pair of vacuum devices shaped and sized to mate and secure to a recreational article. Each vacuum device includes a pad shaped and sized to detachably seat with a vehicle to form a vacuum cavity. The vacuum device includes a plunger attached to the pad and in fluid communication with the vacuum cavity, and an indicator positioned on the plunger to indicate the level of vacuum pressure within the vacuum cavity. The system includes a mount to secure an article to the vehicle and support bars attached to the mount wherein one or more support bars contains a break and fold assembly configured to allow folding. A race ready embodiment with reduced footprint is also provided.
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