Automatic locking ladder rack

Details Automatic locking ladder rack Automatic locking ladder rack

2005-08-16

2005-08-16

Elkins, Gary E. (Department: 3727)

Package and article carriers

Vehicle attached

Pivotable or rotatable receiver

C224S042370, C224S042380, C224S315000, C224S321000, C224S324000, C224S570000

Reexamination Certificate

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06929162

ABSTRACT:
An apparatus for locking a ladder to a vehicle mounted carrier. The apparatus includes a platform assembly to which a ladder is mounted. The platform assembly includes a plurality of v-notch shaped clips that are positioned to grasp rungs of the ladder. The clips are curved in a similar shape to the claw end of a hammer and biased in a direction to hold the ladder firmly on the vehicle carrier.

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