Retractable crossbow roof rack

US8167179B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• Chrysler Group LLC · US

Inventors

• Richmond P. Thomas · Clarkston, US
• Brett Ladetto · Clarkston, US
• Jacek Dubiel · Rochester, US
• Daniel T. Griffin · Waterford, US
• Carl Mather · Lake Orion, US
• David E. Dawkins · Rochester Hills, US
• Paresh Rana · Clawson, US
• George Konstantakopoulos · Birmingham, US

Key dates

• Filing date: Apr 27, 2007
• Grant date: May 1, 2012
• Expiry date: Mar 12, 2030

Classification

• Technology area (CPC B): Performing Operations; Transporting
• CPC primary: B60R9/045
• WIPO field: Transport
• WIPO sector: Mechanical engineering

Abstract

A roof-rack assembly for a vehicle includes a roof having a first support member extending along a length thereof. A second support member is spaced apart from the first support member and extends along a length of the roof. At least one cross-member extends between and is attached to the first support member and the second support member and is movable between a use position and a stowed position relative to the roof. The at least one cross-member extends away from a surface of the roof in the use position and is received generally within the roof in the stowed position.