Patent · US Expired

Decorative bar arrangement simulating a roll bar for installation of pick-up trucks and the like

US4783097A · kind A · utility

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49Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateDec 18, 1987
Grant dateNov 8, 1988
Priority date
Expiry dateDec 18, 2007

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB60R13/00
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A decorative bar arrangement for attachment to the bed of a pick-up truck or like vehicle to resemble a professionally installed roll bar is disclosed. The decorative bar arrangement includes an upright U-shaped tubular assembly having a bight portion with vertically extending leg portions depending therefrom and a kicker U-shaped tubular assembly having a bight portion with angled leg portions depending therefrom. A hinge-fastening clamp is provided for positively securing, in a pinned manner and without deformation, the bight portions of the upright and kicker assemblies while permitting, prior to fastening, rotation of the leg portions of the kicker assembly into their desired positions. Additionally, a locking, universal swivel end clamp is provided for securing the kicker leg portions to the pick-up truck bed, and a telescoping clamp permits portions of the U-shaped tubular assembly to be dimensionally adjustable.

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