Roof rack assembly with integrated lighting
US8414168B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 9, 2010 |
| Grant date | Apr 9, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 17, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60R9/04
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A roof rack assembly for a vehicle having a roof is presented here. The roof rack assembly includes a first stanchion for structural attachment to the roof, a second stanchion for structural attachment to the roof, and a bar coupled between, and held above the roof by, the first stanchion and the second stanchion. The bar has a securing feature integrally formed therein, which holds an electric powered light-emitting component. Accordingly, the roof rack assembly employs a roof rack bar having a light-emitting element integrated therein.
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