Patent · US Expired

Luggage rack with pre-attached end piece

US4501386A · kind A · utility

15Cited by
4References
11Claims
0Family size

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Key dates

Filing dateSep 29, 1983
Grant dateFeb 26, 1985
Priority date
Expiry dateSep 29, 2003

Classification

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

Abstract

An article carrier has two side rails with a stanchion connected to each rail. Between the two side rails and extending parallel thereto are a plurality of slat assemblies 18 and a support slat assembly 20. Each assembly 18 and 20 includes a slat member and an end cap member 21. The end cap member 21 is attached to the slat member via a first fastener 50. The end cap member is attached to a vehicle surface via a second fastener 52. The combination and support tie ring member of a support slat assembly has an upwardly extending section which abuts the underside of the cross rail.

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