Ski-carrier module with module attachment apparatus
US5938090A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 12, 1996 |
| Grant date | Aug 17, 1999 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 12, 2016 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60R9/12
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A ski-carrier module and module attachment apparatus for attaching the ski-carrier module to the bars of a pre-existing modular vehicle roof rack system. The ski-carrier module comprises upward-facing ski pole receptors placed on a lower arm thereby simplifying insertion of ski poles into a ski rack, as well as a hinge assembly capable of being locked and unlocked into multiple raised positions enabling the insertion of skis and ski poles into the ski-carrier module unobstructed by the position of the upper arm of the ski-carrier module. The attachment apparatus for attaching the module to a roof rack bar comprising two wrap-around attachment anchors which are placed around the roof rack bar and then inserted into their corresponding anchor head aperture and anchor head slot. The aperture and slot are located on the underside of the lower arm of the module. The anchor head being designed to tighten the grip of the attachment anchor around the roof rack bar when the aperture is rotated, and the anchor head being designed to tighten the grip of the attachment anchor around the roof rack bar when the anchor head is inserted further into the anchor head slot. The attachment apparatus t…
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