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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Dec. 02, 2008
Filed:
Sep. 22, 2004
John E. Klinkman, Riley Township, MI (US);
Terry L. Obermesik, Port Huron, MI (US);
Kevin D. Wilson, Lakeport, MI (US);
Robert G. Cronce, Port Huron, MI (US);
John E. Klinkman, Riley Township, MI (US);
Terry L. Obermesik, Port Huron, MI (US);
Kevin D. Wilson, Lakeport, MI (US);
Robert G. Cronce, Port Huron, MI (US);
Sportrack LLC, Sterling Heights, MI (US);
Abstract
An article carrier assembly for attachment to a vehicle roof panel comprises two siderails and at least one cross-rail releasably stowed on one of the siderails. Attachment of the cross-rail to the siderails is carried out with the use of latching mechanisms. The mechanism is composed of a stanchion mounted on the cross-rail, with a lever pivotally placed therein, and of a lock plate assembly slidably attached to the siderail. For deployment of the assembly, the stanchion is put on the lock plate assembly which becomes engaged therewith upon turning the lever. The structure of the mechanism contributes to preventing the roof panel from being damaged upon the deployment.