Vehicle article carrier
US4460116A · kind A · utility
Inventor
Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 30, 1981 |
| Grant date | Jul 17, 1984 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 30, 2001 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60R9/048
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An article carrier system for supporting and securing articles on a generally horizontally extending exterior body surface of an automobile comprising at least two elongated slats fixedly secured to the surface, extending in positions substantially parallel to one another, and having article supporting surfaces on the upper sides thereof, at least one elongated cross member extending transversely of the slats and having end portions slideable along the lengths of the slats and removably mounted on the slats, and at least one tie down and/or positioning member slideably and adjustably disposed on the cross member or one of the slats, including a mechanism for clampingly engaging the tie down and/or positioning member in selected positions along the length of the cross member or slat.
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