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Crossbar clamp devices

US9381866B2 · kind B2 · utility

17Cited by

143References

20Claims

0Family size

Assignee

Yakima Products, Inc. · US

Inventors

Chris Sautter · Portland, US
John Mark Elliott · Beaverton, US
Dave Condon · Beaverton, US

Key dates

Filing date	Aug 4, 2014
Grant date	Jul 5, 2016
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Aug 4, 2034

Classification

Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
CPC primaryB60R9/10
WIPO fieldTransport
WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

Racks are used to carry cargo on top of vehicles. Racks include crossbars and assemblies configured to secure specific cargo items to the crossbars. Clamps for connecting cargo-specific assemblies to the crossbars, include first and second jaws, and an adjustment device for selectively controlling horizontal relative movement between the jaws.

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