Load-carrying members for vehicle roofs
US8136708B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 7, 2008 |
| Grant date | Mar 20, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 11, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60R9/08
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Load-carrying members for vehicle roofs are disclosed. In some examples, the load-carrying members may be configured for use with a crossbar mounted to a vehicle roof. In some examples, the load-carrying members may include a body and an arm pivotably mounted to the body. The body may have a load-bearing surface and may be configured to engage the crossbar and retain the load-carrying member proximate the crossbar. The arm may be configured to pivot between a first position and a second position and about an axis that is transverse to the crossbar. In some examples, the load-carrying members may include a pair of spaced apart mounting blocks and a clamping member configured to engage the crossbar in opposition to the pair of spaced apart mounting blocks. In some examples, the load-carrying members may be configured for carrying a boat on a vehicle roof.
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