Mechanical and/or electro-mechanical interconnect system for vehicle load carrying components/accessories
US5624266A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | May 18, 1995 |
| Grant date | Apr 29, 1997 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 18, 2015 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T29/49169
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A latch for removably securing one of a plurality of different accessories to an automobile is described. The latch includes a mounting structure which is permanently installed on the vehicle in a manner which assures that the static and dynamic loading expected by reason of the differing accessories are supported by the vehicle. The latch also provides electrical feed-through for accessories that might need the same, and remote and/or locking securance.
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