Load carrier

US12054124B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• Thule Sweden AB · SE

Inventors

• Hannes OLAISON · Falun, SE
• Markus NORDANGÅRD · Värnamo, SE
• Joakim Andersson · Anderstorp, SE
• Joakim Persson · Lund, SE
• Peter WIKSTRÖM · Skillingaryd, SE
• Johan BOLMSTAM · Värnamo, SE
• Victor MILLBERG · Värnamo, SE

Key dates

• Filing date: May 19, 2022
• Grant date: Aug 6, 2024
• Expiry date: Oct 22, 2042

Classification

• Technology area (CPC B): Performing Operations; Transporting
• CPC primary: B60R9/058
• WIPO field: Transport
• WIPO sector: Mechanical engineering

Abstract

A roof rack foot for securing a cross bar to a roof of a vehicle. The roof rack foot includes a clamping portion and an adjustment mechanism. The adjustment mechanism includes an actuation element with an actuation device, and an engagement element. The actuation element is movably engaged with the engagement element in an engagement zone. The roof rack foot is configured to be secured to the roof or the cross bar by the clamping portion by operating the adjustment mechanism with the actuation device. The actuation device and the engagement zone are at least partially provided on opposite sides of the clamping portion in at least one operating condition of the roof rack foot.