A vehicle roof has an antenna and a roof rack assembly installed thereon. The roof rack assembly has a first pipe and a second pipe at opposite sides of the vehicle roof. The first and second pipe have respective rearward portions that extend rearward of the antenna but are shaped, positioned and dimensioned to extend along and outside of an interference perimeter of the antenna thereby eliminating or minimizing possible interference with the reception capabilities of the antenna.
A tube connector that includes a cylindrically shaped body having a hollow interior defining a cylindrical inner surface therein. The cylindrically shaped body has a first end with a first opening and a second end with a second opening. The first and second openings are both open to the hollow interior. The cylindrically shaped body has a pipe aligning structure within the hollow interior spaced apart from the cylindrical inner surface dimensioned and shaped to receive a hollow pipe and center the hollow pipe with the hollow interior.
F16L 37/08 - Accouplements du type à action rapide dans lesquels l'assemblage entre les extrémités s'aboutant ou se chevauchant est maintenu par des organes de blocage
3.
Vehicle article carrier rack system with stowable, concealable cross bars
A vehicle article carrier system is disclosed for supporting articles above an outer body surface of a vehicle. In one embodiment the system forms a swing-in-place style system with front and rear cross bar assemblies that can each be swung pivotally at one end from stowed positions on respective support rail assemblies, to operative positions extending perpendicularly between the support rail assemblies. In other embodiments the rear cross bar assembly is fully removable and can be positioned at a plurality of different longitudinal positions along the support rail assemblies. In all of the embodiments, the support rails include an L-shaped construction which is dimensioned in relation to the height of the cross bar assemblies, so the support rail assemblies are able to fully hide the cross bar assemblies from view when the cross bar assemblies are in their stowed positions. This provides an extremely clean looking aesthetic appearance, as well as significantly improving the aerodynamic efficiency of the system.
B60R 9/045 - Porte-bagages réglables ou transformables, p. ex. extensibles ou repliables
B60R 9/08 - Accessoires supplémentaires extérieurs au véhicule, pour recevoir des charges, p. ex. des bagages, des engins de sport ou des objets similaires spécialement adaptés pour des engins de sport
The present disclosure relates to an article carrier system configured for use with a motor vehicle, in particular a pickup truck, and corresponding methods. The features described herein permit a user to use a slidable rear support to carry articles above the cargo area of a pickup truck, and allow for relatively easy repositioning of the rear support to accommodate articles of various sizes. Further, the features described herein do not interfere with use of the cargo area when the rear support is not being used to support articles thereon. This disclosure also allows for a smooth sliding motion of the rear support, while resisting if not eliminating vibrations.
The present disclosure relates to an article securing system for a motor vehicle. The system has a linear track having a generally C-shaped configuration which is secured to the vehicle. The track has a pair of inwardly projecting flanges which are spaced apart to form a linear slot, and a pair of interstitial spaces adjacent the flanges. The spacing between the flanges forms a first dimension. A load restraining component is included which has a base portion with a neck portion extending therefrom. The neck portion has a second dimension slightly less than the first dimension such that minimal play exists between the neck portion and the flanges of the track. A T-shaped clamping element is included which has a neck portion configured to engage with the base portion, and a pair of spaced apart teeth configured to fit within the interstitial spaces of the track. Tightening of the clamping element clamps the base portion to the track, and the neck portion and the teeth cooperate to prevent deformation of the flanges as the clamping element and the base portion are tightened to one another.
The present disclosure involves a vehicle article carrier especially well adapted for use on pickup trucks and other like vehicles. The vehicle article carrier includes a single sided locking/unlocking system making use of a single length of inner cable, and a plurality of independent lengths of outer sheathing, which enables simultaneous locking and unlocking of a pair of locking subsystems on opposing sides of the cross bar subsystem with significantly fewer independent component parts. The cross bar subsystem also incorporates an adjustable positionable movable cross bar member that can be positioned in a fully retracted position or an elevated position, elevationally in line with one or more cross bar components mounted on the vehicle roof.
The present disclosure relates to a roof ditch molding for mounting in a roof ditch of a roof of a motor vehicle. The roof ditch molding may have a first portion and a second portion. The first portion is made from a molding process using a first material. The first material imparts a rigid characteristic to the first portion. The first portion is further configured to at least substantially cover a major portion of a roof ditch of a vehicle roof, and to closely follow at least one contour of the roof ditch. The second portion is made from the molding process using a second material. The second material imparts a flexible characteristic to the second portion and is integrally connected to the first portion such that the second portion projects laterally outwardly of the first portion while following a contour of the first portion. The second portion provides a compliant seal/transition area between the first portion and the roof ditch.
The present disclosure relates to a swing-in-place vehicle article carrier system for supporting articles above an outer body surface of a vehicle. The system has a front pair and rear pairs of support structures fixedly secured to the outer body surface. A first modular cross bar assembly is included which has a central portion, a latching module assembly secured at a first end of the central portion, and a pivot module secured at a second end of the central portion. The pivot module is coupled to one of the front pair of support structures for enabling pivoting motion of the first cross bar assembly between operative and stowed positions. In the operative position, the first modular cross bar assembly spans widthwise across the outer body surface. In the stowed position the cross bar assembly is secured to a second one of the rear pair of support structures to form a continuous span between the second ones of the pairs of front and rear support structures. The latching module includes a housing which is substantially fully inserted into the first end of the central portion to form a continuous looking surface with the central portion.
The present disclosure relates to a vehicle article carrier system for supporting articles above an outer body surface of a vehicle. The system makes use of a pair of support rails fixedly secured generally parallel to one another on the outer body surface, and at least one cross bar assembly clampable to the support rails, and having a cross bar element having opposing ends. First and second end supports are secured at the opposing ends and able to engage the support rails to secure the cross bar against movement on the support rails. At least one of the end supports includes fixed and movable jaw portions, an actuating lever, and a pivot component pivotally coupled to the actuating lever and including a bore. A barrel nut is positioned in a bore of the movable jaw portion. A threaded member is coupled to both the barrel nut and the pivot component for changing an effective distance between the bore of the movable jaw portion and the pivot component, to thus effectively change a clamping force able to be applied by the movable jaw portion relative to the fixed jaw portion when the actuating lever is moved into a closed position.
B60R 9/058 - Porte-bagages associés au toit d'un véhicule caractérisés par des moyens d'attache largables entre le porte-bagage et le toit
F16B 2/10 - Brides ou colliers, c.-à-d. dispositifs de fixation dont le serrage est effectué par des forces effectives autres que la résistance à la déformation inhérente au matériau dont est fait le dispositif externes c.-à-d. agissant par contraction utilisant des mâchoires sur pivot
B60R 9/052 - Porte-bagages comprenant des éléments allongés s'étendant uniquement transversalement au véhicule
F16B 1/02 - Moyens pour bloquer des éléments de mécanismes après fonctionnement
10.
Step rail for vehicle with applique and method of making same
The present disclosure relates to an accessory component for a vehicle. The accessory component has an elongated frame element having a forward edge channel and a rearward edge channel formed parallel to the forward edge channel. A pair of first channels is formed in the upper surface and parallel to the forward and rearward edge channels. Forward and rearward resilient appliques are included which have each have first ends which are shaped to be retained within the forward and rearward edge channels, respectively. Second ends of each applique engage with a respective one of each of the pair of first channels. The forward and rearward resilient appliques are attached with a snapping-like action and retained by friction on the elongated frame element.
The present disclosure relates to a vehicle article carrier apparatus for securing articles above an outer body surface of a vehicle. The apparatus may make use of a pair of low profile support rails fixedly secured generally parallel to one another on the outer body surface. A pair of cross bars may be configured to be coupled to the support rails in a stowed orientation extending parallel to the support rails, so as to be generally not visible from a side of the vehicle, and an operative orientation extending perpendicularly between the support rails and elevationally above the support rails for supporting articles thereon.
The present disclosure relates to a stretch/bent roof rail apparatus for use on an exterior body surface of a vehicle. The apparatus may have a roof rail having a body portion, with the body portion having an opening. A housing assembly is adapted to fit at least partially within the opening in the body portion and has a support cradle and a cap. The support cradle and the cap may be configured to be secured to one another. The housing assembly may further being configured to enable an electrically powered component to be arranged within the cap and provided with an unobstructed line of sight outwardly from the roof rail body portion. The support cradle may have a footprint generally in accordance with the roof rail and configured to fit substantially completely within the roof rail. This helps to support the electrically powered component such that the roof rail, the housing assembly, and the electrically powered component form a unitary assembly when assembled together.
B60R 9/042 - Porte-bagages caractérisés par des moyens pour faciliter le chargement ou le déchargement, p. ex. des roulettes, des glissières ou des moyens similaires
B60R 9/04 - Porte-bagages associés au toit d'un véhicule
B60R 11/00 - Autres aménagements pour tenir ou monter des objets
The present disclosure relates to a step rail system supportable from a structure of a motor vehicle. The system may have an inner step rail element and an outermost step rail element. The inner step rail element may be arranged nestably within the outmost step rail element. The inner and outermost step rail elements may further be arranged at least partially within the same plane. The outermost step rail element may have at least one of a curved leading portion or a curved trailing portion.
B60R 3/00 - Aménagements des marches, p. ex. marchepieds
14.
Vehicle article carrier apparatus for supporting articles of vehicle having a cross-bar including a heat sink arranged on a second surface for dissipating heat
A vehicle article carrier apparatus is disclosed for supporting articles above an exterior body surface of a vehicle. The apparatus may have at least one cross bar adapted to be fixedly supported at opposite end portions thereof relative to the outer body surface, for supporting articles thereon above the outer body surface. The one cross bar has at least one light integrally mounted within at least a portion of an interior area thereof, and adjacent a first surface thereof, to enable the light to project light outwardly therefrom. The cross bar may also have a heat sink disposed on a second surface thereof for dissipating heat generated by the light.
B60Q 1/26 - Agencement des dispositifs de signalisation optique ou d'éclairage, leur montage, leur support ou les circuits à cet effet les dispositifs ayant principalement pour objet d'indiquer le contour du véhicule ou de certaines de ses parties, ou pour engendrer des signaux au bénéfice d'autres véhicules
F21S 45/47 - Refroidissement passif, p. ex. en utilisant des ailettes, des éléments thermiquement conducteurs ou des ouvertures
B60R 9/04 - Porte-bagages associés au toit d'un véhicule
B60R 9/052 - Porte-bagages comprenant des éléments allongés s'étendant uniquement transversalement au véhicule
15.
Vehicle accessory component having co-formed light pipe
An accessory component having a co-formed light pipe is disclosed. In one embodiment the accessory component is formed by a co-extrusion operation that co-extrudes the accessory component with a connecting portion and a light pipe supporting portion, wherein the light supporting portion has a light pipe integrated into the light pipe supporting portion. The co-forming of the light pipe enables exposed mounting of the light pipe over its full length. The co-formed supporting portion encapsulates the light pipe providing additional protection to the surface of the light pipe while causing little to no impedance of the light emissions from the light pipe itself. The co-formed accessory component itself may be optically clear, diffuse, or tinted to provide color or appearance variations to the light emitted by the light pipe. The surface finish of the co-formed accessory component may also be varied to provide light diffusion or to alter the appearance of the accessory component. The co-formed accessory component may be formed with features that enable it to be readily attached to other vehicle components with or without external fasteners or adhesives.
H01Q 1/06 - Moyens pour l'éclairage ou le balisage lumineux des antennes, p. ex. dans le but de signalisation
B60Q 1/26 - Agencement des dispositifs de signalisation optique ou d'éclairage, leur montage, leur support ou les circuits à cet effet les dispositifs ayant principalement pour objet d'indiquer le contour du véhicule ou de certaines de ses parties, ou pour engendrer des signaux au bénéfice d'autres véhicules
B60R 9/04 - Porte-bagages associés au toit d'un véhicule
F21V 8/00 - Utilisation de guides de lumière, p. ex. dispositifs à fibres optiques, dans les dispositifs ou systèmes d'éclairage
In one aspect the present disclosure relates to a cargo management system for use in a cargo area of a vehicle. The system may use a track secured to a wall of the cargo area. An articulating system is secured to the track and adjustably positionable at a plurality of positions along the track. The articulating system includes a mounting panel adapted to be secured to the track, at least a first frame section, and a first articulating hinge system for supporting the first frame section for movement on the mounting plate. The first articulating hinge system has a first actuating element normally held in a locked orientation to hold the first frame section stationary, and movable into an unlocked position by a rotational force applied by a user, to enable the first articulating hinge system to be rotated on the mounting plate into a new orientation, and then held in the new orientation when the first actuating element is released by the user.
B60R 9/06 - Accessoires supplémentaires extérieurs au véhicule, pour recevoir des charges, p. ex. des bagages, des engins de sport ou des objets similaires à l'avant ou à l'arrière du véhicule
17.
Vehicle article carrier having swing-in-place and stowable cross bars
A vehicle article carrier is disclosed which has a first pair of support elements and a second pair of support elements secured to an outer body surface of a vehicle. A pair of cross bar assemblies may be secured in either stowed orientations, in which the cross bar assemblies are each secured to one of the first pair of support elements and one of the second pair of support elements, or an operative configuration in which one of the cross bar assemblies is secured to the first pair of support elements while the other is secured to the second pair of support elements. One of the cross bar assemblies may be pivotally attached at one end to one of the support elements enabling it to be swung between its stowed and operative positions. The other cross bar assembly may be fully removable from the support elements, and may be attached in two different locations on the second pair of support elements.
B60R 9/045 - Porte-bagages réglables ou transformables, p. ex. extensibles ou repliables
B60R 9/052 - Porte-bagages comprenant des éléments allongés s'étendant uniquement transversalement au véhicule
F16B 21/04 - Dispositifs de fixation largables verrouillant par rotation à baïonnette
F16B 5/02 - Jonction de feuilles ou de plaques soit entre elles soit à des bandes ou barres parallèles à elles par organes de fixation utilisant un filetage
B60R 9/048 - Porte-bagages caractérisés par des moyens pour accrocher, retenir ou verrouiller les objets
18.
Vehicle article carrier system having stretch rails with stowable cross bars
The present disclosure relates to a vehicle article carrier apparatus for securing articles above an outer body surface of a vehicle. The apparatus may make use of a pair of low profile support rails fixedly secured generally parallel to one another on the outer body surface. A pair of cross bars may be configured to be coupled to the support rails in a stowed orientation extending parallel to the support rails, so as to be generally not visible from a side of the vehicle, and an operative orientation extending perpendicularly between the support rails and elevationally above the support rails for supporting articles thereon.
A tie-down apparatus is disclosed which is adapted to be removably secured over an opening in a structure. The apparatus may have a base plate, a knob, a biasing member, a cam plate and a fastening member. The knob may be used to rotate and depress the cam plate away from the base plate against the biasing force of the biasing member, to permit securing and detachment of the apparatus from the structure. The biasing member maintains the cam plate biased toward the base plate when no pressure is being applied on the knob.
B60P 7/08 - Fixation au plancher ou aux parois du véhicule
B60P 3/06 - Véhicules adaptés pour transporter, porter ou comporter des charges ou des objets spéciaux pour le transport de véhicules
F16G 11/02 - Moyens pour attacher les câbles ou les cordes l'un à l'autre ou à d'autres objetsChapeaux ou manchons à fixer sur les câbles ou les cordes avec parties déformables pour saisir le câble ou les câblesMoyens d'attache engageant un manchon ou élément similaire fixé au câble
F16G 11/12 - Moyens de raccordement ou de fixation, p. ex. tendeurs à lanterne, adaptés pour tendre des câbles, cordes ou fils métalliques
F16B 21/02 - Dispositifs de fixation largables verrouillant par rotation
20.
Step rail for vehicle with applique and method of making same
An accessory component for a vehicle is disclosed which may incorporate an elongated frame element having an elongated channel formed there along. The elongated frame element is adapted to be fixedly secured to a portion of the vehicle. A resilient metallic applique having a contour generally in accordance with at least a portion of the elongated frame element may be incorporated. The applique may have a feature adjacent a first end for engaging with the elongated channel, and a second end of the applique may be shaped to engage with a different portion of the elongated frame element such that the applique is secured to the elongated frame element without adhesives or mechanical fasteners.
The present disclosure relates to a low profile, highly aerodynamic swing-in-place style vehicle article carrier system for use on a wide variety of passenger cars and trucks. The system makes use of a pair of side rails that are used to support a pair of cross bars in stowed positions thereon where the cross bars are secured parallel to the side rails, or in operative positions where the cross bars are secured perpendicularly between the side rails. The side rails each incorporate a rotating end support subsystem which automatically elevates one end of its associated cross bar when the cross bar is moved pivotally into its operative position. This enables the cross bars to form a very low profile when in their stowed positions, but to be automatically raised a predetermined distance when moved into their operative positions, to thus provide additional clearance between the cross bars and an outer body surface of the vehicle.
A vehicle article carrier system is disclosed for carrying articles above an outer body surface of a vehicle. The system may incorporate at least one support rail secured to the outer body surface. The support rail may have a support foot portion at each of its opposite ends, with each support foot portion secured to the outer body surface of the vehicle. A sensor may be mounted on the at least one support rail or one of the support feet portions for sensing a characteristic within a field of view around the vehicle and providing related information to a subsystem of the vehicle.
B60R 9/04 - Porte-bagages associés au toit d'un véhicule
B60R 11/04 - Montage des caméras pour fonctionner pendant la marcheDisposition de leur commande par rapport au véhicule
B60Q 1/26 - Agencement des dispositifs de signalisation optique ou d'éclairage, leur montage, leur support ou les circuits à cet effet les dispositifs ayant principalement pour objet d'indiquer le contour du véhicule ou de certaines de ses parties, ou pour engendrer des signaux au bénéfice d'autres véhicules
B60Q 1/00 - Agencement des dispositifs de signalisation optique ou d'éclairage, leur montage, leur support ou les circuits à cet effet
F21S 9/03 - Dispositifs d'éclairage avec une source d'énergie incorporéeSystèmes utilisant des dispositifs d'éclairage avec une source d'énergie incorporée la source de courant étant une pile ou un accumulateur rechargeables par exposition à la lumière
F21V 8/00 - Utilisation de guides de lumière, p. ex. dispositifs à fibres optiques, dans les dispositifs ou systèmes d'éclairage
B60R 9/058 - Porte-bagages associés au toit d'un véhicule caractérisés par des moyens d'attache largables entre le porte-bagage et le toit
B60K 16/00 - Dispositions relatives à l'alimentation des ensembles de propulsion sur les véhicules en énergie tirée des forces de la nature, p. ex. du soleil ou du vent
A cargo management system for use with a motor vehicle cargo area having a floor. The system uses front, center are rear divider panels each configured to lay flat adjacent the floor when in a stowed position, and each is pivotally moveably into an upright, operative position. A first latching mechanism is used to releasably latch the front divider in the upright, operative position. The center divider panel is pivotally moveable from a stowed position to an operative position. The rear divider panel is pivotally moveable from a stowed position resting generally flat on the floor of the cargo area to an upright, operative position. A second latching mechanism is used to releasably hold the rear divider panel in the upright, operative position.
A cargo supporting and restraining system is disclosed for use within a cargo area of a vehicle. The system may have a pair of support rails fixedly secured to opposing interior wall surfaces of a pair of sidewalls of a vehicle cargo area. A load bar assembly may be used which has a generally U-shaped frame, and which is supported for sliding movement and adjustable positioning along the support rails. A locking system may be associated with the load bar assembly for locking the load bar assembly at a desired longitudinal position along the support rails. A cargo box assembly may also be provided which is removably secured to the load bar assembly. A locking assembly is operably associated with the cargo box assembly for locking the cargo box to the load bar assembly to prevent removal of the cargo box assembly.
B60R 9/00 - Accessoires supplémentaires extérieurs au véhicule, pour recevoir des charges, p. ex. des bagages, des engins de sport ou des objets similaires
B60R 9/06 - Accessoires supplémentaires extérieurs au véhicule, pour recevoir des charges, p. ex. des bagages, des engins de sport ou des objets similaires à l'avant ou à l'arrière du véhicule
H02S 20/30 - Structures de support mobiles ou réglables, p. ex. pour réglage de l’angle
H02S 40/38 - Moyens de stockage de l’énergie, p. ex. batteries, structurellement associés aux modules PV
The present disclosure relates to an article carrier system particularly adapted for use with a pickup truck. The system employs a first pair of support tracks secured to a roof surface of a pickup truck, and a rear spoiler portion coupled to each of the first support tracks and extending therebetween adjacent a rear area of the roof surface. A second pair of support tracks is secured to a pair of truck bed sidewalls. A combination spoiler/support subsystem is supported from the second pair of support tracks and is adjustably positionable to provide a variable spacing between the rear spoiler portion and the spoiler/support subsystem, to thus tailor the system to support articles of various lengths thereon. The rear spoiler portion and the spoiler/support subsystem provide an appearance of a single, integrated spoiler when positioned closely adjacent one another.
B60R 9/00 - Accessoires supplémentaires extérieurs au véhicule, pour recevoir des charges, p. ex. des bagages, des engins de sport ou des objets similaires
B60R 9/05 - Porte-bagages caractérisés par des moyens déflecteurs d'air
B60R 9/08 - Accessoires supplémentaires extérieurs au véhicule, pour recevoir des charges, p. ex. des bagages, des engins de sport ou des objets similaires spécialement adaptés pour des engins de sport
A vehicle article carrier system is disclosed for use on an outer body roof surface of a vehicle to removably support articles above the outer body roof surface. The system makes use of a cross bar assembly having a central tubular portion and telescopically coupled outer cross bar portions. A locking lever may be used to lock at least one of the outer cross bar portions to prevent telescopic movement. A pair of end supports is used to latch to door jam areas of the vehicle. The end supports each have a construction such that both can be configured in a generally planar configuration to enable easy stowage of the cross bar assemblies, and each pivoted into an angled configuration which places the tubular cross bar portion above the vehicle outer body surface when the cross bar assembly is secured to the door jam areas.
B60R 9/052 - Porte-bagages comprenant des éléments allongés s'étendant uniquement transversalement au véhicule
B60R 9/058 - Porte-bagages associés au toit d'un véhicule caractérisés par des moyens d'attache largables entre le porte-bagage et le toit
B60R 9/045 - Porte-bagages réglables ou transformables, p. ex. extensibles ou repliables
B60R 7/02 - Accessoires de rangement ou fixation, intérieurs aux véhicules, essentiellement destinés aux objets personnels de dimension plus petite qu'une valise, p. ex. articles de voyage ou cartes dans un compartiment à bagages séparé
28.
Combination step rail assembly for use as a step platform or a ramp on a vehicle
The present disclosure relates to a system readily configurable for use as either a step rail along a side of a motor vehicle, or also as a loading ramp for use in loading and unloading cargo to and from a cargo bed of the motor vehicle. The system makes use of a ramp assembly and a plurality of hangers. The hangers each have a first end which is affixed to a portion of the vehicle, and a second end on which the ramp assembly may releasably be supported from and secured to, and thus used as a step rail. The ramp assembly has at least one latching mechanism that can be secured to a striker post on one of the hangers, and a release element. The release element allows the ramp assembly to be detached from the striker post and used as a loading ramp.
B60R 3/00 - Aménagements des marches, p. ex. marchepieds
B60P 1/43 - Véhicules destinés principalement au transport des charges et modifiés pour faciliter le chargement, la fixation de la charge ou son déchargement utilisant une rampe de chargement montée sur le véhicule
B65G 69/30 - Rampes de chargement installées de façon non permanente p. ex. transportables
29.
Motor vehicle accessory component having modular light assembly
The present disclosure relates to a vehicle accessory component for a vehicle. The component makes use of a structural member having a channel. The structural member is attachable to the vehicle. A modular light assembly is included which has a frame and at least one optical element secured to the frame. Electrical cabling couples the optical element to a power source. The frame is insertable into the channel in the structural member and supported within the channel. The frame has at least one opening over which the optical element is positioned when the modular light assembly is inserted into the channel. This allows the optical element to provide illumination to an area adjacent the vehicle when the optical element is powered on.
F21V 29/00 - Protection des dispositifs d'éclairage contre les détériorations thermiquesDispositions de refroidissement ou de chauffage spécialement adaptées aux dispositifs ou systèmes d'éclairage
B60Q 1/00 - Agencement des dispositifs de signalisation optique ou d'éclairage, leur montage, leur support ou les circuits à cet effet
B60Q 1/32 - Agencement des dispositifs de signalisation optique ou d'éclairage, leur montage, leur support ou les circuits à cet effet les dispositifs ayant principalement pour objet d'indiquer le contour du véhicule ou de certaines de ses parties, ou pour engendrer des signaux au bénéfice d'autres véhicules pour indiquer les côtés du véhicule
B60Q 1/26 - Agencement des dispositifs de signalisation optique ou d'éclairage, leur montage, leur support ou les circuits à cet effet les dispositifs ayant principalement pour objet d'indiquer le contour du véhicule ou de certaines de ses parties, ou pour engendrer des signaux au bénéfice d'autres véhicules
30.
Vehicle article carrier system having cross bar end supports with anti-loosening mechanism
The present disclosure relates to a cross bar for a vehicle article carrier that may be releasably secured to a support rail. The cross bar has an end support at each end thereof for securing the cross bar to the support rail. Each end support has a main body configured to engage with a portion of the support rail, an opening in the main body, and a latching element moveably supported from the main body. A threaded member is used for controlling engagement of the latching member with the support rail. The threaded member has a head portion which engages with portions of a spring clip secured in the opening. This helps prevent loosening of the threaded member after it has been tightened.
A vehicle article carrier is disclosed for use on a vehicle having a roof, where the roof has a pair of parallel extending ditch rails forming elongated recesses in the roof. The vehicle article carrier may incorporate a pair of tracks configured to rest within the ditch rails and to be fixedly secured within the ditch rails. A pair of cross bars may be removably securable to the tracks. Each cross bar may further be configured with a cross sectional shape to rest at least partially within an associated one of the ditch rails when placed in a stowed configuration. Each cross bar may further be securable to the tracks so as to extend perpendicularly between the tracks and above the roof when placed in an operative position.
The invention relates to a roof load carrier for motor vehicles comprising a cross-member extending between rail bars (1) which are fixed to both sides of the roof, and in a longitudinal manner on said roof, said cross-member consisting of a horizontal profile bar (3) and support feet (5) which are arranged on the ends and which can be displaced longitudinally in relation to the profile bar (3). Each support foot (5) comprises two clamping jaws (20, 30) which can be moved on each other by means of a clamping device (40) by clamping the rail bar (1). In order to provide a roof load carrier in which individual parts are not required when mounting on different types of vehicles and also when mounting in different positions or places on the provided rail bars, at least one of the clamping jaws (20, 30), and preferably both clamping jaws (20, 30) are pivotally mounted on the support feet (5) about a vertical axis (21, 31).
The invention relates to a roof load carrier for motor vehicles comprising a cross-member extending between rail bars (1) which are fixed to both sides of the roof, and in a longitudinal manner on said roof, said cross-member consisting of a horizontal profile bar (3) and support feet (5) which are arranged on the ends and which can be displaced longitudinally in relation to the profile bar (3). Each support foot (5) comprises clamping jaws (20, 30) which can be moved in relation to each other by means of a clamping device (40) by clamping the rail bar (1). The clamping device (40) comprises an eccentric lever (45) consisting of an eccentric and a handle (48) arranged transverse to the eccentric axis thereof. In order to provide a user-friendly, compact and also space-saving arrangement of the elements of the clamping device, the eccentric lever (45) consists of two-parts and comprises a base body (51) on which the eccentric is embodied, and an extension arm (50) on which the handle (48) is embodied. Said extension arm (50) can be mounted to extend the active lever length of the eccentric lever (45) displacably on the base body (51).
A one piece end support for use with a cross bar of a vehicle article carrier system. The one piece end support may have a hollowed out neck portion adapted to receive an end of a cross bar. A hollowed out intermediate portion is provided which extends non-parallel to, but is integrally formed with, the neck portion. A flange portion is adapted to be secured to a support rail of the vehicle article carrier system. The flange portion may be integrally formed with the intermediate portion.
A vehicle article carrier apparatus for supporting articles above an outer body surface of a vehicle that has a pair of support rails fixedly secured to the outer body surface. Each support rail may have at least one structural feature in a wall portion thereof. At least one cross bar having a pair of end supports may be supported on the support rails. At least one of the end supports may have a pivotally mounted locking lever and a pivotally mounted locking member operatively coupled together. The locking member may have an element adapted to engage the at least one structural feature in the support rail. Structure associated with each of the locking lever, a housing of the end support, and the locking member cooperate to prevent the locking lever from being moved into a seated position in a recess of the housing if the end support is not aligned with the structural feature in the support rail.
A vehicle article carrier system for use on an outer body roof surface of a vehicle to removably support articles above the outer body roof surface. The system may use a pair of support rails secured to the outer body surface generally parallel to one another. The system may also include at least one cross bar having a pair of end supports. Each support rail may include a decorative cover and metallic support element, with the decorative cover being positioned over the metallic support element, and secured thereto, to at least substantially cover the metallic support element. The metallic support element may include at least one aperture at each opposing longitudinal end thereof that allows the support rail to be secured to the outer body roof surface at only its opposing longitudinal ends, and to use pre-existing fastening elements mounted in the outer body roof surface as attachment points for the support rails.
B60R 9/04 - Porte-bagages associés au toit d'un véhicule
B60R 9/00 - Accessoires supplémentaires extérieurs au véhicule, pour recevoir des charges, p. ex. des bagages, des engins de sport ou des objets similaires
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System and method for vehicle article carrier having stowable cross bars
A vehicle article carrier system for use on an outer body roof surface of a vehicle to removably support articles above the outer body roof surface. The system may use a pair of support rails secured to the outer body surface generally parallel to one another. The system may also include at least one cross bar having a pair of end supports. Each support rail may include a decorative cover and metallic support element, with the decorative cover being positioned over the metallic support element, and secured thereto, to at least substantially cover the metallic support element. The metallic support element may include at least one aperture at each opposing longitudinal end thereof that allows the support rail to be secured to the outer body roof surface at only its opposing longitudinal ends, and to use pre-existing fastening elements mounted in the outer body roof surface as attachment points for the support rails.
A vehicle article carrier system that may have a pair of support rails and at least one cross bar. The cross bar may have an end support at each opposing end thereof. Each of the support rails may include an elongated recess extending parallel to a longitudinal axis thereof, where the elongated recess may be shaped generally in accordance with the cross bar, for receiving the cross bar when the cross bar is placed in a stowed orientation. Each of the support rails may further have at least one primary locking bar for supporting said cross bar in an operative position extending generally perpendicularly between the support rails, and at least a pair of secondary locking bars for supporting the cross bar in said elongated recess when the cross bar is placed in the stowed orientation in one of the support rails. Each of the end supports may include a locking assembly for securing the cross bar to either one of said primary or secondary locking bars, to thus place said cross bar in either the operative position or the stowed position.
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B60R 9/052 - Porte-bagages comprenant des éléments allongés s'étendant uniquement transversalement au véhicule
B60R 9/048 - Porte-bagages caractérisés par des moyens pour accrocher, retenir ou verrouiller les objets
39.
System and method for vehicle article carrier having stowable cross bars
A vehicle article carrier system is adapted to be secured to an outer body surface of a vehicle. The system may include a pair of support rails secured to the outer body surface and at least one cross bar. The cross bar may have end supports that are able to pivot. The end supports may be secured to the support rails to place the cross bars in an operative position extending generally perpendicularly between the support rails, and elevationally above the support rails. The end supports may also enable the cross bar to be placed in a stowed position along the slats where each of the end supports lay generally co-linear with a central portion its respective cross bar.
A vehicle article carrier system for use on an outer body surface of a vehicle. The system may have a pair of support rails secured to the outer body surface. At least one cross bar having a pair of end supports extends between the support rails. Each end support has a housing and a rotatable locking component secured to the housing for rotatable movement. One of the housing and the rotatable locking component has a biased implement projecting therefrom, and the other has a plurality of structural elements arranged in a circumferential pattern. The biased implement engages with at least one of the structural elements to provide an additional holding force to the rotatable locking component when the rotatable locking component has been tightened.
A vehicle article carrier system adapted to be secured to an outer body surface of a vehicle. The system includes a pair of support rails secured to the outer body surface and at least one cross bar. The cross bar has end supports that are able to pivot. The end supports may be secured to the support rails to place the cross bars in an operative position extending generally perpendicularly between the support rails, and elevationally above the support rails. The end supports also enable the cross bar to be placed in a stowed position along the slats where each of the end supports lay generally co-linear with a central portion its respective cross bar.
12 - Véhicules; appareils de locomotion par terre, par air ou par eau; parties de véhicules
Produits et services
Roof systems, such as roof rails and the components thereof,
namely rail bases, longitudinal beams, transverse beams,
roof battens, seals, attachment elements and locks; luggage
carriers, luggage holders, ski carriers and the components
thereof, all goods for motor vehicles.
12 - Véhicules; appareils de locomotion par terre, par air ou par eau; parties de véhicules
Produits et services
Roof systems, such as roof rails and the components thereof, namely rail bases, longitudinal beams, transverse beams, roof battens, seals, attachment elements and locks; luggage carriers, luggage holders, ski carriers and the components thereof, all goods for motor vehicles.
44.
Vehicle article carrier having single sided releasable and stowable cross bars
A vehicle article carrier adapted to be mounted to an outer body surface of a motor vehicle. The carrier has a pair of cross bars that can each be stowed on corresponding pairs of support elements when the cross are not needed for use without the need to completely detach either of the cross bars from their associated support elements. A rear one of the cross bars has a single sided release feature that enables both end supports at opposite ends of the rear cross bar to be simultaneously unlocked or locked from a rear pair of support elements from either end support. The rear cross bar can also be slidably positioned along the rear pair of support elements to better configure the cross bars to support variously sized articles thereon.
B60R 9/00 - Accessoires supplémentaires extérieurs au véhicule, pour recevoir des charges, p. ex. des bagages, des engins de sport ou des objets similaires
B60R 9/048 - Porte-bagages caractérisés par des moyens pour accrocher, retenir ou verrouiller les objets
45.
Vehicle article carrier apparatus having single sided release and method therefor
A vehicle article carrier apparatus and method incorporating a single side releasable crossbar assembly. In one embodiment the crossbar assembly includes a pair of end supports that each includes an actuating member. In one embodiment the actuating member is formed by a pivotally mounted actuating lever. In another embodiment the actuating member is formed by a rotationally mounted, trigger style actuating member. In either embodiment, the actuating member is movable between locked and unlocked positions. Each end support also includes a locking pin having a pivot wheel carried thereon. A cable is entrained around the pulley wheel of each locking pin, and the ends of the cable are coupled to the actuating members. Either actuating member can be used to simultaneously lock and unlock the locking pins of both end supports from a pair of support rails on which the cross bar assembly is supported.
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B60R 9/045 - Porte-bagages réglables ou transformables, p. ex. extensibles ou repliables
B61D 45/00 - Moyens ou dispositifs pour arrimer ou maintenir les marchandises y compris la protection contre les chocs
46.
Vehicle article carrier having single side release mechanism
A system and method for forming a vehicle article carrier having a single side release crossbar assembly. The crossbar assembly includes a trigger style, horizontally arranged actuating lever that simultaneously locks and unlocks a pair of locking pins at opposite ends of the crossbar assembly from their respective support rails. The support rails are fixedly secured to an outer body surface of a vehicle such that the crossbar assembly is supported above the outer body surface. The single side release feature eliminates the need for the operator to walk back and forth to both sides of the vehicle to unlock and lock the crossbar assembly when the crossbar assembly needs to be repositioned on the support rails.
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B60R 9/045 - Porte-bagages réglables ou transformables, p. ex. extensibles ou repliables
B61D 45/00 - Moyens ou dispositifs pour arrimer ou maintenir les marchandises y compris la protection contre les chocs
47.
Vehicle article carrier having cooperative tie-down and load bar assemblies
A vehicle article carrier system employing a pair of support rails adapted to be secured to the sidewalls of a bed of a pick-up truck. Attached to the sidewalls are a pair of tie-down assemblies that can be fixedly secured at various points along each of the support rails. A load bar assembly is also included that can be quickly and easily attached to and detached from the tie-down assemblies. When the load bar is not in use, the tie-down assemblies can be used in connection with external bungee cords, nylon straps or other fastening implements to help restrain articles within the bed of the vehicle.
A vehicle article carrier system employing a pair of support rails adapted to be secured to the sidewalls of a bed of a pick-up truck. Attached to the sidewalls are a pair of tie-down assemblies that can be fixedly secured at various points along each of the support rails. A load bar assembly is also included that can be quickly and easily attached to and detached from the tie-down assemblies. When the load bar is not in use, the tie-down assemblies can be used in connection with external bungee cords, nylon straps or other fastening implements to help restrain articles within the bed of the vehicle.
An article carrier adapted to hold cargo and other articles adjacent a liftgate of a vehicle such as a sport utility vehicle, a station wagon, or minivan. The article carrier includes a pair of supports which are fixedly secured to the roof of the vehicle. A cargo supporting structure having a pair of upper coupling links is pivotally and releasably coupled to the supports. The cargo supporting structure includes a pair of main support members which each include a pair of pivot assemblies. The cargo supporting structure is detachably and pivotally secured to a pair of anchor assemblies attached to the liftgate of the vehicle or the bumper of the vehicle. The three pivot points along each side of the cargo supporting structure enable it to be pivoted with the liftgate when the liftgate is lifted and closed such that the article carrier does not interfere with operation of the liftgate. The entire article carrier can be quickly and easily detached from the vehicle for storage when it is not needed.
12 - Véhicules; appareils de locomotion par terre, par air ou par eau; parties de véhicules
Produits et services
vehicle article carrier products, namely, vehicle article carrier slats, metal clamps adapted for use with a cross bar of a vehicle article carrier, metal end caps for use with the slats, and metal cross bars for a vehicle article carrier; metal load supporting cross members adapted to be used in connection with pickup truck beds; metal brackets for permanently mounting vehicle article carrier components to a vehicle roof or vehicle rear deck area of a vehicle land vehicle trim products, namely, vehicle article carriers adapted to be secured to an exterior surface of a vehicle [ ; vehicle wind deflectors; fitted bicycle carrier racks adapted to be secured to a vehicle article carrier, fitted ski racks adapted to be secured to vehicle article carriers; land vehicle parts, namely, grab rails for pick-up truck beds ]
12 - Véhicules; appareils de locomotion par terre, par air ou par eau; parties de véhicules
Produits et services
Roof systems, such as roof rails and the components thereof,
namely rail bases, longitudinal beams, transverse beams,
roof battens, seals, attachment elements and locks; luggage
carriers, luggage holders, ski carriers and the components
thereof, all goods for motor vehicles.
12 - Véhicules; appareils de locomotion par terre, par air ou par eau; parties de véhicules
Produits et services
Roof systems, such as roof rails and the components thereof, namely rail bases, longitudinal beams, transverse beams, roof battens, seals, attachment elements and locks; luggage carriers, luggage holders, ski carriers and the components thereof, all being goods for motor vehicles but not including goods for motor cycles.
12 - Véhicules; appareils de locomotion par terre, par air ou par eau; parties de véhicules
Produits et services
Vehicle article carrier products, namely, metal clamping mechanisms adapted for use with a cross bar of a vehicle article carrier; metal end caps for use with vehicle article carrier slats; metal cross bars for a vehicle article carrier; metal load supporting cross members adapted to be used in connection with pickup truck beds; metal brackets for permanently mounting vehicle article carrier components to a vehicle roof or vehicle rear deck area of a vehicle vehicle products, namely, vehicle article carriers in the nature of roof racks; vehicle wind deflectors; fitted bicycle carrier racks adapted to be secured to a vehicle article carrier, fitted ski racks adapted to be secured to vehicle article carriers; vehicle article carrier slats; grab rails for pick-up truck beds
