公开(公告)号：WO2010141944A1

公开(公告)日：2010-12-09

申请号：PCT/US2010/037624

申请日：2010-06-07

Applicant: YAKIMA PRODUCTS, INC.

Inventor： SAUTTER, Chris ,  OWEN, James ,  CONDON, Dave

IPC: B60R9/04

CPC classification number: B60R9/04 ,  B60R9/045 ,  B60R9/10

Abstract: A bike mount has an elongate body for supporting a bike. A front end of the bike mount may include a pair of hoop structures for gripping the front wheel of a bike. One of the hoop structures may have a ramp for causing rotation of the hoop structure as a bike rolls on to the ramp. One or more clamps are included for fastening the bike mount to one or more crossbars.

Abstract translation: 自行车架有一个细长的身体，用于支撑自行车。 自行车安装座的前端可以包括一对夹持自行车前轮的环形结构。 环形结构中的一个可以具有斜坡，用于当自行车滚到斜坡上时引起环形结构的旋转。 包括一个或多个夹具用于将自行车安装件固定到一个或多个横梁上。

公开(公告)号：WO2010148011A1

公开(公告)日：2010-12-23

申请号：PCT/US2010/038704

申请日：2010-06-15

Applicant: YAKIMA PRODUCTS, INC.

Inventor： SAUTTER, Chris ,  ELLIOTT, John Mark ,  CONDON, Dave

IPC: B60R9/045 ,  B60R9/058

CPC classification number: B60R9/048 ,  B60R9/045 ,  B60R9/055 ,  B60R9/10

Abstract: Racks are used to carry cargo on top of vehicles. Racks include crossbars and assemblies configured to secure specific cargo items to the crossbars. Clamps for connecting cargo-specific assemblies to the crossbars, include first and second jaws, and an adjustment device for selectively controlling horizontal relative movement between the jaws.

Abstract translation: 机架用于运载车辆上的货物。 机架包括配置成将特定货物固定到十字条的十字杆和组件。 用于将货物特定组件连接到十字条的夹具包括第一和第二夹爪以及用于选择性地控制夹爪之间的水平相对运动的调节装置。

公开(公告)号：WO2010144749A1

公开(公告)日：2010-12-16

申请号：PCT/US2010/038233

申请日：2010-06-10

Applicant: YAKIMA PRODUCTS, INC.

Inventor： KRAEUTER, Chuck ,  SAUTTER, Chris

IPC: B60R9/048

CPC classification number: B60R9/048 ,  B60R9/10 ,  Y10S224/924

Abstract: A bike rack for carrying a bicycle on a vehicle includes an elongate body for supporting a bicycle, and a fork mount for securing the front fork of the bicycle. A fork mount includes a skewer assembly having a shaft and a keyed member being freed to slide axially along the shaft, but not permitted to rotate around the shaft. A handle device is provided for rotation around the shaft causing adjustment of the effective length of the shaft. A lock device is configured to couple the handle device to the keyed member and prevent rotation of the handle around the shaft.

Abstract translation: 用于在车辆上携带自行车的自行车架包括用于支撑自行车的细长主体和用于固定自行车的前叉的叉形支架。 叉形支架包括具有轴的串组件，并且键构件被释放以沿着轴轴向滑动，但不允许围绕轴旋转。 设置有用于围绕轴旋转的手柄装置，从而调节轴的有效长度。 锁定装置被配置为将手柄装置联接到键控构件并且防止手柄绕轴旋转。

公开(公告)号：WO2009158727A1

公开(公告)日：2009-12-30

申请号：PCT/US2009/049128

申请日：2009-06-29

Applicant: YAKIMA PRODUCTS, INC. ,  ELLIOT, John, Mark ,  SAUTTER, Chris

Inventor： ELLIOT, John, Mark ,  SAUTTER, Chris

IPC: B60R9/04

CPC classification number: B60R9/055 ,  Y10T292/0917

Abstract: A car top carrier incorporating improved dual-functioning hinge/latch mechanisms connected by a drive bar that translates pivotal rotation to open and close the carrier.

Abstract translation: 一种车顶托架，其包括改进的双功能铰链/闩锁机构，其通过驱动杆连接，该驱动杆平移枢转旋转以打开和关闭托架。

公开(公告)号：WO2017214058A1

公开(公告)日：2017-12-14

申请号：PCT/US2017/036000

申请日：2017-06-05

Applicant: YAKIMA PRODUCTS, INC.

Inventor： SAUTTER, Chris ,  STONEBURNER, Warren, E.

IPC: E04H15/06 ,  B60P3/38 ,  B60P3/377 ,  B60P3/32 ,  B60P3/33 ,  B60P3/34 ,  B60P3/345 ,  E04H15/00 ,  E04H15/08 ,  B60R9/045 ,  B60R9/04 ,  B60R9/058 ,  B60P7/00

Abstract: An assembly for mounting a platform to a vehicle rooftop is disclosed. The assembly includes a rail mounted on a bottom side of the platform, having a linear track. A clamp assembly is slidably mounted in the linear track, and is configured to grip a crossbar. The clamp assembly includes a fixation device configured to stop movement of the clamp assembly in a selected position along the track.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种用于将平台安装到车辆屋顶的组件。 该组件包括安装在平台的底侧上的轨道，具有线性轨道。 夹具组件可滑动地安装在线性轨道中，并被构造成夹持横杆。 夹具组件包括固定装置，该固定装置被配置为阻止夹具组件沿着轨道在选定位置移动。

公开(公告)号：WO2012047452A1

公开(公告)日：2012-04-12

申请号：PCT/US2011/051266

申请日：2011-09-12

Applicant: YAKIMA PRODUCTS, INC. ,  SAUTTER, Chris ,  BUCKROYD, James ,  CONDON, Dave ,  ELLIOTT, John, Mark

Inventor： SAUTTER, Chris ,  BUCKROYD, James ,  CONDON, Dave ,  ELLIOTT, John, Mark

IPC: B60R9/058

CPC classification number: B60R9/055 ,  Y10T70/5544 ,  Y10T292/0853 ,  Y10T292/1043

Abstract: A vehicle rack system including a stabilized cargo box attached to a pair of crossbars. In some embodiments, the stabilized cargo box includes a container defining a long axis and having a bottom portion hinged to a lid portion to form an enclosure to hold cargo. A plurality of clamp devices may mount the container to the pair of crossbars attached to a roof of a vehicle. The bottom portion may include a housing member defining a groove and also may include a stiffening tube disposed in the groove and providing first and second tubular regions that are laterally spaced from each other and that each extend at least generally parallel to the long axis. The first and second tubular regions may be connected to each other by a third tubular region of the stiffening tube that extends at least part way across a nose of the container.

Abstract translation: 包括连接到一对横杆的稳定货物箱的车辆货架系统。 在一些实施例中，稳定货物箱包括限定长轴且具有铰接到盖部分以形成用于容纳货物的外壳的底部的容器。 多个夹具装置可将容器安装到附接到车辆顶部的一对横杆。 底部可以包括限定凹槽的外壳构件，并且还可以包括设置在凹槽中的加强管，并且提供第一管状区域和第二管状区域，所述第一管状区域和第二管状区域彼此横向间隔开并且各自至少大致平行于长轴延伸。 第一管状区域和第二管状区域可以通过加强管的第三管状区域彼此连接，该第三管状区域至少部分地延伸穿过容器的鼻部。

公开(公告)号：WO2012048051A2

公开(公告)日：2012-04-12

申请号：PCT/US2011/054992

申请日：2011-10-05

Applicant: YAKIMA PRODUCTS, INC. ,  SAUTTER, Chris ,  BUCKROYD, James ,  CONDON, Dave

Inventor： SAUTTER, Chris ,  BUCKROYD, James ,  CONDON, Dave

IPC: B60R9/00

CPC classification number: B60R9/055 ,  Y10T70/5544 ,  Y10T292/0853 ,  Y10T292/1043

Abstract: Vehicle rack system with a nestable cargo box, including a kit for constructing the cargo box, and methods of making, packaging, shipping, supplying, and assembling the cargo box. The cargo box may include a base portion and a lid portion that can be arranged in (1 ) a shipping configuration where the base and lid portions are not operatively connected to each other and one of the portions is inverted and nested in the other portion and (2) an operative configuration in which the base and the lid portions are operatively connected to each other to form a box that can be pivoted open and fastened shut. The base and lid portions may be connected to each other in the operative configuration by snap-fit connections that mount at least part of a hinge assembly, a latch assembly, a strut assembly, or a combination thereof, to the base portion and/or the lid portion of the cargo box.

Abstract translation: 具有可嵌套货箱的车架系统，包括用于构造货箱的套件以及制造，包装，运输，供应和装配货箱的方法。

货箱可以包括基部和盖部，其可以（1）运输配置布置，其中基部和盖部彼此不可操作地连接并且其中一个部分倒置并嵌套在另一部分中，并且 （2）操作构造，其中基部和盖部分彼此可操作地连接以形成可枢转打开并紧固关闭的盒子。 基部和盖部分可以通过将至少部分铰链组件，闩锁组件，支柱组件或它们的组合安装到基部的搭扣配合连接而以操作配置彼此连接，和/或 货箱的盖子部分。

公开(公告)号：WO2011094724A1

公开(公告)日：2011-08-04

申请号：PCT/US2011/023253

申请日：2011-01-31

Applicant: Yakima Products, Inc. ,  SAUTTER, Chris

Inventor： SAUTTER, Chris

IPC: B60R9/055

CPC classification number: B60R9/055

Abstract: Strut designs for assisting opening and closing of a cargo box lid are provided. A strut includes two or more arms biased toward one or more directions by spring devices. Struts may be used on a single side opening box or a dual-side opening box, and may exhibit degrees of symmetrical design and movement for balanced operation.

Abstract translation: 提供了用于辅助货箱盖的打开和关闭的支柱设计。 支柱包括通过弹簧装置朝向一个或多个方向偏置的两个或更多个臂。 支架可以用在单侧开口箱或双面开口箱上，并且可以表现出对称设计和运动的平衡操作的程度。

公开(公告)号：WO2009158728A1

公开(公告)日：2009-12-30

申请号：PCT/US2009/049129

申请日：2009-06-29

Applicant: YAKIMA PRODUCTS, INC. ,  FJELLAND, Doug ,  SAUTTER, Chris

Inventor： FJELLAND, Doug ,  SAUTTER, Chris

IPC: B60R9/00

CPC classification number: B60R9/058 ,  Y10T403/3906

Abstract: Linkage devices for connecting vehicle rack support members to preexisting attachment points on vehicle upper surfaces are disclosed. The linkage devices may include a body, a resilient pad, and an anchoring member. The body may include an interface, configured to engage and retain the support member, and a substantially hollow lower portion having a lower edge that defines a circumference of an opening. The resilient pad may be disposed on the lower edge and extend around at least a first substantial portion of the circumference of the opening. The opening may extend through the resilient pad and into the substantially hollow lower portion. The anchoring member may be configured to extend through the substantially hollow lower portion and through the opening, engage the attachment point, and selectively urge the body against the resilient pad and the upper surface of the vehicle.

Abstract translation: 公开了用于将车架支撑构件连接到车辆上表面上的预先存在的附接点的连接装置。 联动装置可以包括主体，弹性垫和锚定构件。 主体可以包括构造成接合和保持支撑构件的接口，以及具有限定开口的圆周的下边缘的基本上中空的下部。 弹性垫可以设置在下边缘上并围绕开口的圆周的至少第一大部分延伸。 开口可延伸穿过弹性垫并进入基本上中空的下部。 锚定构件可以被构造成延伸通过基本上中空的下部并且穿过开口接合附接点，并且选择性地将身体推靠在弹性垫和车辆的上表面上。