Adjustable clamp for use with a vehicle article carrier
    1.
    发明授权
    Adjustable clamp for use with a vehicle article carrier 失效
    用于车辆物品托架的可调节夹具

    公开(公告)号:US5769292A

    公开(公告)日:1998-06-23

    申请号:US828518

    申请日:1997-03-31

    摘要: A clamp apparatus for securing an independent article securing implement to a support bar of an existing vehicle article carrier without requiring any disassembly of the support bar from the vehicle article carrier. The clamp apparatus includes a first body portion and a second body portion. The first body portion includes a channel portion and a hook portion and the second body portion includes a base portion slidably engageable within the channel portion, and a hook portion. The first and second body portions are clamped over a support bar through the use of an elongated threaded fastener and fastening nut, which provides a significant degree of adjustability to accommodate support bars having varying cross-sectional widths. A pair of elongated, slot-like openings are formed in the first body portion and a pair of openings are also formed in the second body portion. Threaded nuts are associated with the openings formed in the second body portion such that once the apparatus is secured to a support bar, a pair of conventional fastening elements associated with the article securing implement can be secured to the clamp apparatus quickly and easily. The apparatus thus forms a means by which a variety of article securing implements can be quickly and easily attached to and removed from a support bar of an existing vehicle article carrier without requiring disassembly or any component of the existing vehicle article carrier.

    摘要翻译: 一种夹紧装置,用于将独立物品固定工具固定到现有车辆物品托架的支撑杆上,而不需要将支撑杆从车辆物品托架上拆卸下来。 夹紧装置包括第一主体部分和第二主体部分。 第一主体部分包括通道部分和钩部分,并且第二主体部分包括可滑动地接合在通道部分内的基部部分和钩部分。 通过使用细长的螺纹紧固件和紧固螺母将第一和第二主体部分夹紧在支撑杆上,该螺母紧固件和紧固螺母提供显着程度的可调节性以适应具有变化的横截面宽度的支撑杆。 一对细长的槽形开口形成在第一主体部分中,并且一对开口也形成在第二主体部分中。 螺纹螺母与形成在第二主体部分中的开口相关联,使得一旦该装置固定到支撑杆上,与物品固定工具相关联的一对常规紧固元件可以快速且容易地固定到夹具装置。 因此,该装置形成了一种装置,通过该装置,各种物品固定装置可以快速且容易地附接到现有车辆物品承载件的支撑杆上并从其移除,而不需要拆卸或现有车辆物品承载件的任何部件。

    Ski rack having clamping mechanism
    3.
    发明授权
    Ski rack having clamping mechanism 失效
    具有夹紧机构的滑雪架

    公开(公告)号:US5657913A

    公开(公告)日:1997-08-19

    申请号:US497209

    申请日:1995-06-30

    IPC分类号: B60R9/12 B60R9/00

    CPC分类号: B60R9/12

    摘要: A ski rack having a pair of integrally formed hook portions and a pair of integrally formed channels which are adapted to help enable the ski rack to be secured to a cross bar or other like support member of an existing vehicle article carrier. The ski rack includes a pair of independent securing members also having a pair of hook portions which slidably engage within the pair of integrally formed channels and cooperate with the integrally formed hook portions to clamp the ski rack to an associated cross bar of the existing vehicle article carrier. The independent securing members of the ski rack are further adjustable to accommodate cross bars of varying cross-sectional widths and do not require any disassembly of the cross bar or any other component part of the vehicle article carrier before the ski rack is to be secured to the cross bar. The ski rack is also quickly and easily removable from its associated cross bar with a minimum number of steps and without the need for special tools or time consuming removal procedures.

    摘要翻译: 一种滑雪架,具有一对整体形成的钩部和一对整体形成的通道,其适于帮助滑雪架固定到现有车辆物品托架的横杆或其他类似的支撑构件上。 滑雪架包括一对独立的固定构件,其还具有可滑动地接合在一对整体形成的通道内的一对钩部分,并与整体形成的钩部配合,以将滑雪架夹紧到现有车辆物品的相关横杆上 载体 滑雪架的独立固定构件可进一步调节以适应横截面宽度变化的横杆,并且在滑雪架要被固定之前不需要拆卸交叉杆或车辆物品承载架的任何其他部件 十字杆。 滑雪架也可以通过最少数量的步骤快速轻松地从相关的横杆上拆卸下来,无需特殊工具或耗时的拆卸程序。

    Vehicle article carrier having single side releasable locking mechanism
    4.
    发明授权
    Vehicle article carrier having single side releasable locking mechanism 失效
    具有单侧可释放锁定机构的车辆用品承载件

    公开(公告)号:US06112964A

    公开(公告)日:2000-09-05

    申请号:US320036

    申请日:1999-05-26

    IPC分类号: B60R9/045 B60R9/058 B60R9/00

    CPC分类号: B60R9/045

    摘要: A vehicle article carrier having a pair of bracket members at the outer ends of a cross bar, where both bracket members can be unlocked from a pair of slats simultaneously through a single actuating member associated with one of the bracket members. In one embodiment an elongated cable extends through the cross bar and couples an actuating member associated with a bracket member at a first end of the cross bar with a locking member associated with a second bracket member at the opposite end of the cross bar. The locking member is biased into a locked position via an independent biasing member which serves to lock both bracket members to their associated slats. Moving the actuating member into an unlocked position allows both bracket members to be placed in unlocked positions simultaneously. Releasing the actuating member allows the biasing member to return both bracket members into locking engagement with their respective slats.

    摘要翻译: 一种在横杆的外端具有一对支架构件的车辆物品载体,其中两个支架构件可以通过与一个支架构件相关联的单个致动构件同时从一对板条解锁。 在一个实施例中,细长电缆延伸穿过横杆并且在横杆的第一端处将与支架构件相关联的致动构件与在横杆的相对端处与第二支架构件相关联的锁定构件联接。 锁定构件通过独立的偏置构件偏压到锁定位置,该独立的偏压构件用于将两个支架构件锁定到其相关的板条。 将致动构件移动到解锁位置允许两个支架构件同时放置在解锁位置。 释放致动构件允许偏置构件将两个支架构件返回与它们各自的板条锁定接合。

    Truck bed support rails
    5.
    发明授权
    Truck bed support rails 失效
    卡车支架导轨

    公开(公告)号:US5443190A

    公开(公告)日:1995-08-22

    申请号:US120941

    申请日:1993-09-14

    IPC分类号: B60R9/00 B60R9/052

    摘要: A vehicle article carrier apparatus adapted for use with a cargo bed of a vehicle such as a pick-up truck. The apparatus generally comprises a pair of cross rails each having a length sufficient to span the width of the cargo bed and to be supported on upper surfaces of the sidewalls of the cargo bed. A securing mechanism includes a threaded bolt and a threaded nut which clampingly secures a bracket to an inner lip portion of the sidewall and an undersurface of the cross rail to thus secure the cross rail to the sidewalls of the cargo bed. When an optional lock member is locked in place via a key, a threaded nut housed therein cannot be loosened when the lock member is in a locked position, and therefore the cross rail cannot be moved from the cargo bed. The apparatus enables objects which would otherwise be difficult to secure and transport in the cargo bed of the vehicle to be securely maintained above the vehicle cargo bed, thus leaving the cargo bed free for transporting other items which fit more conveniently therein.

    摘要翻译: 适用于诸如搭载卡车的车辆的货物床的车辆物品承载装置。 该装置通常包括一对横梁,每个横梁具有足以跨越货物床的宽度并被支撑在货物床的侧壁的上表面上的长度。 固定机构包括螺栓和螺母,该螺母将支架夹紧地固定到侧壁的内唇部分和横梁的下表面,从而将交叉导轨固定到货物床的侧壁。 当通过钥匙将可选的锁定构件锁定就位时,当锁定构件处于锁定位置时,容纳在其中的螺纹螺母不会松动,因此横梁不能从货物床移动。 该装置使得否则将难以固定和运输在车辆的货物床上的物体被牢固地保持在车辆货物床上方,从而使货物床离开以便运送更方便地装配的其它物品。

    Locking system for adjustable luggage carrier

    公开(公告)号:US5732865A

    公开(公告)日:1998-03-31

    申请号:US704323

    申请日:1996-08-28

    IPC分类号: B60R9/00 B60R9/04 B60R9/045

    CPC分类号: B60R9/045

    摘要: A vehicle article carrier having a locking mechanism disposed within a bracket member. The locking mechanism includes an actuating member having first and second camming surfaces, a locking pin and a clamping member. As the actuating member is moved to an unlocked position, the first camming surface cooperates with the locking pin to urge the locking pin out of engagement with an aperture in a channel of a support member of the vehicle article carrier. Simultaneously, the second camming surface causes the clamping member to be moved out of clamping engagement with shoulder portions of the channel member. When the actuating member is moved from the unlocked to the locked position, the first camming surface allows a first spring to urge the locking pin back into engagement with the aperture in the channel member. Simultaneously, the rotation of the actuating member causes the second camming surface to allow the clamping member to be urged back into clamping engagement in response to a biasing force provided by another spring. Accordingly, a dual locking and unlocking action is provided with movement of a single actuating member.

    Locking system for adjustable luggage carrier
    8.
    发明授权
    Locking system for adjustable luggage carrier 失效
    可调式行李架的锁定系统

    公开(公告)号:US5579970A

    公开(公告)日:1996-12-03

    申请号:US462788

    申请日:1995-06-05

    IPC分类号: B60R9/00 B60R9/04 B60R9/045

    CPC分类号: B60R9/045

    摘要: A vehicle article carrier having a locking mechanism disposed within a bracket member. The locking mechanism includes an actuating member having first and second camming surfaces, a locking pin and a clamping member. As the actuating member is moved to an unlocked position, the first camming surface cooperates with the locking pin to urge the locking pin out of engagement with an aperture in a channel of a support member of the vehicle article carrier. Simultaneously, the second camming surface causes the clamping member to be moved out of clamping engagement with shoulder portions of the channel member. When the actuating member is moved from the unlocked to the locked position, the first camming surface allows a first spring to urge the locking pin back into engagement with the aperture in the channel member. Simultaneously, the rotation of the actuating member causes the second camming surface to allow the clamping member to be urged back into clamping engagement in response to a biasing force provided by another spring. Accordingly, a dual locking and unlocking action is provided with movement of a single actuating member.

    摘要翻译: 一种具有设置在支架构件内的锁定机构的车辆用品托架。 锁定机构包括具有第一和第二凸轮表面的致动构件,锁定销和夹紧构件。 当致动构件移动到解锁位置时,第一凸轮表面与锁定销协作以推动锁定销脱离与车辆物品承载件的支撑构件的通道中的孔的接合。 同时,第二凸轮表面使得夹紧构件移动离开与通道构件的肩部部分的夹紧接合。 当致动构件从解锁状态移动到锁定位置时,第一凸轮表面允许第一弹簧将锁定销推回与通道构件中的孔接合。 同时,致动构件的旋转使得第二凸轮表面允许夹紧构件响应于由另一个弹簧提供的偏置力被推回到夹紧接合中。 因此,双重锁定和解锁动作被提供有单个致动构件的运动。

    Vehicle article carrier
    9.
    发明授权
    Vehicle article carrier 失效
    车载物品载体

    公开(公告)号:US5385285A

    公开(公告)日:1995-01-31

    申请号:US163287

    申请日:1993-12-07

    IPC分类号: B60R9/045 B60R9/00

    CPC分类号: B60R9/045

    摘要: A vehicle article carrier including a spring loaded locking mechanism for lockably engaging a pair of bracket members of the carrier releasably to a pair of slats of the carrier. The locking mechanism of each bracket member generally includes a locking member disposed for rotational movement within its bracket member, a spring for biasing the locking member into a normally locked position relative to its associated slat, and an actuating member mounted for pivotal movement within its associated bracket member. The actuating member has a cam surface and an upper end portion of the locking member has a cam following surface. Movement of the actuating member from a closed position to an open position protruding outwardly of its bracket member causes the locking member to be rotated against the biasing force of the spring into an unlocked position relative to its slat. Movement of the actuating member into a closed position allows the spring to bias the locking member into locking engagement with its slat. In the preferred embodiment the actuating member includes a protruding portion which serves to help maintain the actuating member in its open position.

    摘要翻译: 一种车辆用品托架,其包括弹簧加载的锁定机构,用于可拆卸地将所述托架的一对支架构件可释放地接合到所述托架的一对板条。 每个支架构件的锁定机构通常包括设置成用于在其支架构件内旋转运动的锁定构件,用于将锁定构件相对于其相关板条偏压到正常锁定位置的弹簧,以及致动构件,其安装成在其相关联的位置内枢转运动 支架成员。 致动构件具有凸轮表面,并且锁定构件的上端部具有凸轮跟随表面。 致动构件从关闭位置移动到从其支架构件向外突出的打开位置使得锁定构件克服弹簧的偏压力相对于其板条被转动到解锁位置。 致动构件移动到关闭位置允许弹簧将锁定构件偏压成与其板条锁定接合。 在优选实施例中,致动构件包括突出部分,其用于帮助将致动构件保持在其打开位置。

    FASTENING ASSEMBLY AND METHOD
    10.
    发明申请
    FASTENING ASSEMBLY AND METHOD 审中-公开
    紧固装配和方法

    公开(公告)号:US20110039430A1

    公开(公告)日:2011-02-17

    申请号:US12856039

    申请日:2010-08-13

    IPC分类号: H01R4/66

    摘要: A fastening and grounding apparatus adapted to be positioned against a channel of a metallic support frame member. A metallic bolt has a threaded shaft and an enlarged head portion at one end thereof. A metallic leaf spring has a central portion and a pair of opposing end portions, with the threaded shaft extending through the hole. At least one of the opposing end portions has a tooth projecting therefrom. The metallic leaf spring maintains the threaded shaft in an upright orientation extending from the channel. The tooth digs into a surface of the metallic support frame member to effect an electrical current signal path through the fastening apparatus to the metallic support frame member.

    摘要翻译: 一种紧固和接地装置,适于抵靠金属支撑框架构件的通道定位。 金属螺栓在其一端具有螺纹轴和扩大的头部。 金属板簧具有中心部分和一对相对的端部,螺纹轴延伸穿过该孔。 相对的端部中的至少一个具有从其突出的齿。 金属板簧将螺纹轴保持在从通道延伸的直立方向。 齿挖入金属支撑框架构件的表面,以实现通过紧固装置到金属支撑框架构件的电流信号路径。