Vehicle roof load bar mounting system
US12214751B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 16, 2022 |
| Grant date | Feb 4, 2025 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 18, 2042 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60R9/058
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Systems for mounting a load to a load bar on a vehicle roof include a first twist bracket having a first bracket body and a first mounting head. The first bracket body is configured to be gripped by a user and the first mounting head is configured to mount in a track. A second twist bracket includes a second bracket body and a second mounting head. The second bracket body is configured to be gripped by the user and the second mounting head is configured to mount in the track. A mounting plate is secured to the first twist bracket by a first fastener and to the second twist bracket by a second fastener. The first mounting head and the second mounting head are configured to be removably released from the track by rotating the first twist bracket and the second twist bracket, respectively.
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