Vehicle article carrier

Details Vehicle article carrier Vehicle article carrier

1985-09-20

1987-08-04

Marcus, Stephen

Package and article carriers

Vehicle attached

Carrier associated with vehicle roof or trunk lid

224324, B60R 900

Patent

active

046840486

ABSTRACT:
An article carrying system for operative association with an automotive vehicle having an exterior generally horizontal surface, such as a trunk lid or roof, the system comprising a pair of elongated support members or slats which have a configuration which flows conformably and aerodynamically into the surface of the vehicle and which are permanently secured to the vehicle. The support members have longitudinally extending channels for supporting adjustable and/or removable components of the system, including tie downs and cross members which components are also provided with aerodynamic designs compatible with the remainder of the system. Provision is also made for association of components of the system, such as cross members, to be fixedly located on the support members. An aerodynamic locking mechanism is also disclosed for use in selected adjustable and/or removable components of the system which includes a hidden actuation mechanism and a hooking action to lock the component to the support member or slat.

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