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Torque indicator device for a load carrier

US8225679B2 · kind B2 · utility

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23Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateOct 28, 2009
Grant dateJul 24, 2012
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Expiry dateSep 8, 2030

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB60R9/058
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

The present invention relates to a load carrier foot (1) and a torque indicator device (25, 34, 44, 532, 74) for use with various sports equipment accessory devices, preferably a load carrier foot, the torque indicator providing a signal alerting an operator that a desired torque has been reached, thereby avoiding over-tightening or under-tightening of the device.

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