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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Feb. 11, 2003
Filed:
Aug. 17, 2000
Anders Lundgren, Grimsås, SE;
Thule Sweden AB, , SE;
Abstract
A load carrier which consists of a load carrier strut which, at each end region, has a foot with a support portion and a clamping portion for securing the load carrier transversely over a vehicle roof. At at least one end portion of the load carrier strut, the foot is displaced within a displacement range. By means of a rotary shaft disposed interiorly in the load carrier strut, the clamping portion is maneuverable between an open position and a locking position for securing the load carrier on the vehicle. Suitably, one rotary shaft is provided in each end region of the load carrier strut. In the open position of the clamping portion, the foot is freely movable within its displacement range. The foot is fixable in any optional position within its displacement range by fixing means extending into the interior of the load carrier strut for operation via the rotary shaft.