Extendable article carrier
US6827244B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 7, 2003 |
| Grant date | Dec 7, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 22, 2023 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60R9/042
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An article carrier is described. The article carrier comprises a pair of side rails, an extendable article carrier, and at least one cross rail. The pair of side rails are affixed to a vehicle roof The extendable article carrier is adjustably positioned between the pair of side rails from a stowed position on a vehicle roof, to an extended position from the vehicle roof, and to a deployed position about a rear hatch. The extendable article carrier includes a first and a second pair of slider rail sections that are intermediately connected by a first pair of hinges, respectively. The extendable article carrier includes a third pair of slider rail sections. The second pair of slider rails and the third pair of slider rail sections are intermediately connected by a second pair of hinges. The first, second, and third pair of slider rail sections slide about a channel that is integrally formed in each of the side rails. The at least one cross rail is adjustably positioned between the first, second, and third pair of slider rail sections
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