Combined luggage rack and concealed lights for vehicle roof
US5171083A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 10, 1991 |
| Grant date | Dec 15, 1992 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 10, 2011 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60Q1/2611
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
The present invention discloses a unique lighting structure for use on vehicles, in which concealable lights are incorporated into a luggage rack on the roof of a vehicle. The lights rotate between concealed and use positions. In the concealed position a portion of the light housing is aligned with a portion of the luggage rack housing such that the luggage rack may be used normally. In the use position, a bulb faces longitudinally forwardly of the vehicle, and is positioned vertically above the remainder of the luggage rack such that a light is directed from the roof of the vehicle.
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