Vehicle article carrier
US4432478A · kind A · utility
44Cited by
5References
8Claims
0Family size
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 24, 1983 |
| Grant date | Feb 21, 1984 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 24, 2003 |
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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