Variably configurable securement arrangement in a load carrier
US6681971B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 8, 2002 |
| Grant date | Jan 27, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 24, 2022 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T24/4453
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Securement arrangement for mounting articles upon a carrying vehicle. The arrangement includes a pair of substantially rigid body members. At least one of the pair of body members has a receiver configured to accept the installation of a fitting member therein. A plurality of resilient fitting members are utilized. Each fitting member is adapted to be installed in the receiver in a plurality of orientations. At least one of the fitting members is configured to present a variable buffering thickness between the rigid body member and a receiving member of a carrying vehicle upon which the securement arrangement shall be installed. The variable buffering thickness is dependent upon an installed orientation of the fitting member in the receiver.
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