Attachment system and method of using the same
US9643675B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 23, 2014 |
| Grant date | May 9, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 13, 2035 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T292/1043
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An attachment system for securing an accessory to a vehicle is disclosed. The attachment system generally comprises at least a locking mechanism mountable to, or integral with, the accessory, and a base mounted to, or integral with, the vehicle. The locking mechanism generally comprises an actuator configured to actuate or displace at least a pair of locking elements between an inoperative (or unlocked) position and an operative (or locked) position. The base generally comprises at least one opening configured to at least partially receive the locking mechanism. The attachment system generally allows the installation and removal of the accessory by actuating the actuator of the at least one locking mechanism.
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