GB2177055A - Sliding roof rack - Google Patents
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- GB2177055A GB2177055A GB08511971A GB8511971A GB2177055A GB 2177055 A GB2177055 A GB 2177055A GB 08511971 A GB08511971 A GB 08511971A GB 8511971 A GB8511971 A GB 8511971A GB 2177055 A GB2177055 A GB 2177055A
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- roof
- carrying frame
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- B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
- B60—VEHICLES IN GENERAL
- B60R—VEHICLES, VEHICLE FITTINGS, OR VEHICLE PARTS, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
- B60R9/00—Supplementary fittings on vehicle exterior for carrying loads, e.g. luggage, sports gear or the like
- B60R9/04—Carriers associated with vehicle roof
- B60R9/042—Carriers characterised by means to facilitate loading or unloading of the load, e.g. rollers, tracks, or the like
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Abstract
A sliding roof rack comprises a fixed portion secured to a vehicle roof and a movable section comprising a carrying frame which is attached to the fixed portion and can slide outwards and downwards. Spring loaded hinges may be used for attaching the carrying frame to the fixed portion to facilitate loading and off loading. <IMAGE>
Description
SPECIFICATION
Sliding roof rack 1. This invention relates to a sliding roof rack.
2. Existing roof racks are well known accessories available for most vehicles and designed to increase their load carrying capacity. When insitu they are generally of a ridged construction offering nofacilities for ease of loading. Loads have generallyto be man handledto a not easily accessible heightonthe roofs ofvehicles.
3. The present invention provides a securelyfixed frameforattachmenttothevehicleswith a sliding and locking mechanism which will enable sections of the carrying frame to slide outwards and downwards from the vehicle roof in order to provide a lower and more accessible height for loading.
The carrying frame of the roof rack on to which goods are loaded is fixed to a sliding mechanism and is assisted in both its lowering and raising movements by the use oftelescopictubes and springs.
Attached to the outside base of the carrying frame are pulling and raising bars which also act as a buffer stop when carrying frame is in the lowed position.
4. A specific embodiment of the invention will now be described by way of example with reference to the accompanying drawings in which:
Figure 1 shows the roof rack mounting bracket which fits onto the lower contour of the roof and its fixed to the rainwater gutter by means of clamps which are located through the slotted holes at either end of the bracket.
Figure2 shows the sliding channel cross members which are fixed to the mounting brackets. These channels guide the carrying frame in its travel to and from the roof to its loading/off loading position and are constructed to form an apex bridge across the roof.
Figure 3 shows the cross member end bracket which is designed to affix on the roof mounting brackets and incorporates a locating point (Figure 3A) for securing the carrying frame in its loading/off loading position.
Figure2A shows hinged rolling platform which bridges the cross member channels and to which the carrying frame is fixed.
Figure 5shows a side elevation ofthe roof rack mounted in its travelling position on a vehicle.
Figure 6shows a rear elevation of the roof rack in various modes of operation when mounted on the vehicle.
Figures 6A and 6B shows the carrying frame is assisted in its lowering operation by means of a spring and a telescopic arm and the same mechanisms assist the raising and return ofthecarrying frameto its travelling position.
1. A sliding roof rack comprising a fixed portion secured to a vehicle roof and a movable section attached to the fixed position. The moveable portion is a carrying frame which slides outwards and downwards.
2. Asliding roofrackas claimed in claim 1 wherein the rack is attached to the roof by means of mounting brackets and clamps designed specifically to spread the load down the sides ofthe vehicle and locate securely around the rain gutter.
3. A sliding roof rack as claimed in claim 1 and 2 wherein sliding channels are attachedtothe mounting brackets described in claim 2 and serve to form a bridge across the vehicle roof and guide the carrying frame between its travelling and loading/offloading positions.
4. Aasliding roof rack as claimed in previous claims which incorporates a stop bracket attached to thefixing brackets (as described in claim 2)which prevents the carrying frame from travelling further than required.
5. Asliding roof rack is claimed in all previous claimswhich has pulling bars as 6C on theaccompanying drawingswhich are used for raising and lowering the frame and act as buffer stops.
6. Asliding roof rack as claimed in all previous claims wherein springs and telescopic arms are used to assist the lowering and raising operations ofthe carrying frame.
**WARNING** end of DESC field may overlap start of CLMS **.
Claims (6)
1. A sliding roof rack comprising a fixed portion secured to a vehicle roof and a movable section attached to the fixed position. The moveable portion is a carrying frame which slides outwards and downwards.
2. Asliding roofrackas claimed in claim 1 wherein the rack is attached to the roof by means of mounting brackets and clamps designed specifically to spread the load down the sides ofthe vehicle and locate securely around the rain gutter.
3. A sliding roof rack as claimed in claim 1 and 2 wherein sliding channels are attachedtothe mounting brackets described in claim 2 and serve to form a bridge across the vehicle roof and guide the carrying frame between its travelling and loading/offloading positions.
4. Aasliding roof rack as claimed in previous claims which incorporates a stop bracket attached to thefixing brackets (as described in claim 2)which prevents the carrying frame from travelling further than required.
5. Asliding roof rack is claimed in all previous claimswhich has pulling bars as 6C on theaccompanying drawingswhich are used for raising and lowering the frame and act as buffer stops.
6. Asliding roof rack as claimed in all previous claims wherein springs and telescopic arms are used to assist the lowering and raising operations ofthe carrying frame.
Priority Applications (1)
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GB08511971A GB2177055A (en) | 1985-05-11 | 1985-05-11 | Sliding roof rack |
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GB08511971A GB2177055A (en) | 1985-05-11 | 1985-05-11 | Sliding roof rack |
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GB8511971D0 GB8511971D0 (en) | 1985-06-19 |
GB2177055A true GB2177055A (en) | 1987-01-14 |
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Cited By (6)
Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
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EP0287269A1 (en) * | 1987-04-13 | 1988-10-19 | British Gas plc | A rack arrangement |
EP0348362A1 (en) * | 1988-06-24 | 1989-12-27 | ILCA MAGGIORA S.p.A | A slidable luggage rack which can be fitted to the roof of a motor vehicle, particularly for transporting ladders |
FR2636897A1 (en) * | 1988-09-26 | 1990-03-30 | Dejoux Andre | Modular rack particularly for loading on the side of a vehicle using an inclinable framework |
GB2314309A (en) * | 1996-06-20 | 1997-12-24 | John Tomlins | Sliding unit for vehicle roof accessories |
GB2360751A (en) * | 2000-03-27 | 2001-10-03 | Service Van Systems Ltd | A rack for transporting elongate objects |
EP2080670A1 (en) | 2008-01-21 | 2009-07-22 | Aurilis Group S.A. | Sliding box/goods-carrier for motor vehicles |
Families Citing this family (1)
Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
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CN109455147A (en) * | 2018-11-02 | 2019-03-12 | 重庆市金迪汽车装饰有限责任公司 | A kind of telescopic luggage frame |
Citations (5)
Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
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GB1248970A (en) * | 1968-12-13 | 1971-10-06 | Robert Barraby Bucknell | A load support structure for attachment to the roof of a vehicle |
US3963136A (en) * | 1975-01-10 | 1976-06-15 | Spanke Theodore J | Retractable ladder rack |
GB2076347A (en) * | 1980-04-11 | 1981-12-02 | Smith John Robert | Load support means |
GB2118501A (en) * | 1982-03-02 | 1983-11-02 | Ronic Staal Bv | Roof rack device |
EP0101054A2 (en) * | 1982-08-09 | 1984-02-22 | Heinrich Wunder GmbH & Co. KG | Luggage carrier for vehicles, especially for caravans |
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Patent Citations (5)
Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
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GB1248970A (en) * | 1968-12-13 | 1971-10-06 | Robert Barraby Bucknell | A load support structure for attachment to the roof of a vehicle |
US3963136A (en) * | 1975-01-10 | 1976-06-15 | Spanke Theodore J | Retractable ladder rack |
GB2076347A (en) * | 1980-04-11 | 1981-12-02 | Smith John Robert | Load support means |
GB2118501A (en) * | 1982-03-02 | 1983-11-02 | Ronic Staal Bv | Roof rack device |
EP0101054A2 (en) * | 1982-08-09 | 1984-02-22 | Heinrich Wunder GmbH & Co. KG | Luggage carrier for vehicles, especially for caravans |
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Cited By (8)
Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
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EP0287269A1 (en) * | 1987-04-13 | 1988-10-19 | British Gas plc | A rack arrangement |
US4887750A (en) * | 1987-04-13 | 1989-12-19 | British Gas Plc | Rack arrangement |
EP0348362A1 (en) * | 1988-06-24 | 1989-12-27 | ILCA MAGGIORA S.p.A | A slidable luggage rack which can be fitted to the roof of a motor vehicle, particularly for transporting ladders |
FR2636897A1 (en) * | 1988-09-26 | 1990-03-30 | Dejoux Andre | Modular rack particularly for loading on the side of a vehicle using an inclinable framework |
GB2314309A (en) * | 1996-06-20 | 1997-12-24 | John Tomlins | Sliding unit for vehicle roof accessories |
GB2314309B (en) * | 1996-06-20 | 1998-08-26 | John Tomlins | Sliding unit for vehicle roof accessories |
GB2360751A (en) * | 2000-03-27 | 2001-10-03 | Service Van Systems Ltd | A rack for transporting elongate objects |
EP2080670A1 (en) | 2008-01-21 | 2009-07-22 | Aurilis Group S.A. | Sliding box/goods-carrier for motor vehicles |
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WAP | Application withdrawn, taken to be withdrawn or refused ** after publication under section 16(1) |