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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Nov. 04, 2003
Filed:
Mar. 06, 2000
Anders Lundgren, Grimsås, SE;
Thule Sweden AB, Hillerstop, SE;
Abstract
A load carrier foot adapted for releasable securement upon an edge portion of a vehicle roof. The load carrier foot includes a support member for abutment against a vehicle roof. A clamping member is coupled to the support member by a retainer member and the clamping member is operable between a clamping configuration and a released configuration upon an edge portion of a vehicle roof. The clamping member has a first connection piece and the retainer member has a second connection piece for interconnecting the clamping member and the retainer member. One of the connection pieces forms an insertion space and the other of the connection pieces forms an insertion member for insertion into the insertion space. A latching device releasably latches the insertion member within the insertion space for facilitating the installation of different clamping members into the load carrier foot. The latching device is adapted for snapping engagement into a latching position for coupling together the retainer member and the clamping member. The latching device also includes a latching pin upon which the clamping member is pivotable relative to the retainer member. The retainer member has a substantially C-shaped cross sectional shape interiorly defining the insertion space and the first connection piece of the clamping member is insertable longitudinally within the insertion space for relative longitudinal movement between the retainer member and the clamping member until the latching device is engaged to prevent the relative longitudinal movement.