Load carrier

US12097825B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• Thule Sweden AB · SE

Inventors

• Fredrik Larsson · Vaggeryd, SE
• Tobias JÖNSSON · Värnamo, SE
• Simon Helmersson · Värnamo, SE
• Johan Larsson · Jönköping, SE
• Henrik ALM · Vederslöv, SE
• Stig-Johan LARSSON · Ljungby, SE
• Sachin RAWOOL · Hillerstorp, SE
• Alexander FRITJOFSSON · Jönköping, SE

Key dates

• Filing date: Jun 10, 2020
• Grant date: Sep 24, 2024
• Expiry date: Apr 26, 2041

Classification

• Technology area (CPC B): Performing Operations; Transporting
• CPC primary: B60R9/06
• WIPO field: Transport
• WIPO sector: Mechanical engineering

Abstract

The present disclosure relates to improvements in load carriers mountable on the rear of a vehicle. Furthermore, the present disclosure relates to load carriers having a load support arrangement which may be moved between a use position and a non-use position. The present disclosure also relates to configurations of a base frame for a load carrier, a tightening mechanism for mounting a load carrier on a vehicle, an arrangement for mounting a load support arrangement on a non-round cross beam of a load carrier, an attachment device for coupling a force transfer member to a mounting portion on the vehicle, a specific configuration of a coupling mechanism for supporting a vehicle coupling portion of a load carrier on a vehicle, and a spacer for guiding a force transfer member around damageable parts of a vehicle such as a spoiler.