Roof rack for a vehicle
US8678257B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 29, 2011 |
| Grant date | Mar 25, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 16, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60R9/058
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
The invention relates to a roof rack (2) for a vehicle (K) comprising a front crossmember (3) and a rear crossmember (4), the crossmembers (3, 4) comprising fastening feet (5) at the end by which they are supported on the lateral roof rails (DR) and in which at least the fastening feet (5) of the front crossmember (3) comprise fastening means (8) by means of which the fastening feet (5) are able to be secured to the respectively associated roof rail (DR) of the vehicle (K). For improved securing of the roof rack (2) to the vehicle (K), it is proposed that at least one crossmember (3, 4) is connected to the rear roof rail (HR) by at least one connection element (12).
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