Load carrier for vehicles
US4449656A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 14, 1983 |
| Grant date | May 22, 1984 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 14, 2003 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60R9/045
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A luggage carrier of the kind comprising a support rod and support legs connected with the ends thereof, the support legs having fastening devices for fastening the luggage carrier to a vehicle, preferably the rain gutter of the roof of the vehicle. The support rod of the luggage carrier is constituted by at least two concentrically positioned portions (18, 20) which are concentrically displaceable in relation to each other for allowing adjustment of the length of the support rod and thereby that the luggage carrier is adapted to the width of the vehicle. The support rod can be dismounted or pushed together to a space-saving position of the luggage carrier. The luggage carrier comprises a locking device for securing the portions of the support rod in a desired relative position. According to the invention the securing device is constituted by two complementary securing means (24-30; 32) each connected with separate portions (18, 20) of the support rod. At least one of the locking means (24-30) of the locking device is securable to the portion (20) of the support rod belonging thereto to a desired position of the length of said portion of the support rod with regard to the desired r…
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