Modular roof rack assembly and reconfiguration method
US11708034B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 16, 2021 |
| Grant date | Jul 25, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 16, 2041 |
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- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60R9/058
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A motor vehicle roof rack assembly according to an exemplary aspect of the present disclosure includes, among other things, side rails of a roof rack. The side rails each extend longitudinally from a first end portion to a second end portion. The assembly also includes crossbars of the roof rack. The roof rack is configured to transition between a first configuration and a second configuration, In the first configuration, the first end portions of the side rails are each coupled to a corner. In the second configuration, the first end portions of the side rails are each coupled to a rail extender.
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