Patent · US Expired

Detachable luggage carrier for automobiles

US4281783A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateOct 2, 1978
Grant dateAug 4, 1981
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Expiry dateOct 2, 1998

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S248/915
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A luggage carrier is adapted to be removably secured to the trunk lid of an automotive vehicle. The carrier includes a frame section, carried on the outside surface of the trunk lid and having a plurality of leg members that extend through aligned apertures in the trunk lid into engagement with fastening devices that are carried on the inside surface of the trunk lid. The fastening devices releasably secure the luggage carrier to the trunk lid. Covers are provided to enclose the apertures to provide a pleasing appearance when the luggage carrier is removed from the trunk lid.

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