Patent · US Expired

Vehicle article carrier

US4015760A · kind A · utility

77Cited by
6References
7Claims
0Family size

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Key dates

Filing dateAug 14, 1975
Grant dateApr 5, 1977
Priority date
Expiry dateAug 14, 1995

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB60R9/04
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A carrier for luggage or the like is mounted on a vehicle body. The carrier consists of separate load supporting slats each of which has an upwardly facing groove running lengthwise thereof. The slats are made from roll formed sheet steel and their grooves provide means for securing adjustable tie-down members or other article securing devices on the slats. Decorative and protective plastic strips are also fitted in the slat grooves.

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