CA1314269C - Vehicle deck rack and wind deflector with integral pop-up tie-downs - Google Patents
Vehicle deck rack and wind deflector with integral pop-up tie-downsInfo
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- B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
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Abstract
ABSTRACT OF THE DISCLOSURE
An article carrier for a motor vehicle is disclosed. The article carrier includes at least one generally horizontally arranged article supporting slat. The slat includes at one end a tie down mechanism. A wind deflection mechanism is positioned and secured onto the vehicle surface generally perpendicular to the slat. A second tie down mechanism is coupled with the wind defelection mechanism. The second tie down mechanism pivots from a first position to a second position. In the first position, the second tie down mechanism, is positioned within the wind deflection mechanism and has a surface substantially flush with the wind deflection mechanism. In the second position, the second tie down means projects from the wind deflection mechanism to enable ropes, hooked bungee cords, or the like to secure to the second tie down mechanism.
An article carrier for a motor vehicle is disclosed. The article carrier includes at least one generally horizontally arranged article supporting slat. The slat includes at one end a tie down mechanism. A wind deflection mechanism is positioned and secured onto the vehicle surface generally perpendicular to the slat. A second tie down mechanism is coupled with the wind defelection mechanism. The second tie down mechanism pivots from a first position to a second position. In the first position, the second tie down mechanism, is positioned within the wind deflection mechanism and has a surface substantially flush with the wind deflection mechanism. In the second position, the second tie down means projects from the wind deflection mechanism to enable ropes, hooked bungee cords, or the like to secure to the second tie down mechanism.
Description
`` 1 3 1 ~269 BACKGROUND AND SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to vehicle article or luggage carriers and, more particularly, to a new and improved vehicle luggage carrier which is securable to the deck lid or a similar horizontally extending plane or surface of a vehicle to secure articles to the carrier for transportation by the vehicle.
Slat-type luggage carriers such as those disclosed in, for example, applicant's prior U.S. Patent Nos. 4,099,658, 4,182,471, 4,239,139, 4,~93,159, 4,295,587, 4,364,S00, 4,427,141, 4,440,333, 4,431,123, 4,432,478, and 4,460,116 have currently found favor among purchasers of automobiles due to their aesthetically appealing appearance and high degree of functionality as an accessory to carry additional cargo on an automobile vehicle to make the passenger compartment of the vehicle more comfortable for the driver and passengers in that compartment. The luggage carriers of the art comprises a series of low profile metal and plastic slats which reinforce the roof or deck lid, have upper article supporting surfaces to support cargo or luggage spaced B from the vehicle surface, and may have additional tie d~
functions or functions to attach additional accessories to channels within the slats fastened thereto by various fastening mechanisms. The slats may also have end caps fastened to the slats, which end caps have either a tie down mechanism, an abutment mechanism, or both. An insert may also be placed in the channel of the metal or plastic slat to provide a . ~ -1-1 3 1 426~
resilient member upon which cargo or luggage can be set upon the slats secured to the vehicle.
The present invention improves upon the slat-type luggage carriers ~nd provides a slat which includes a tie down mechanism and a wind deflection mechanism such as a spoiler which includes a retractable tie down mechanism. m e slat and spoiler are generally manufactured from metallic and plastic materials, respectively. Not only is such a construction an improvement from the standpoint of durability and weight requirements, but also the aesthetic appealability of a luggage carrier can be improved since the plastic may be formed in a much greater variety of shapes and sizes and also, may be provided in a substantial variety of colors. m e spoiler, including the retractable tie down mechanisms, may function as either a luggage carrier securement element or as a spoiler when luggage is not present on the carrier.
From the following description taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, other objects and advantages of the present invention will become apparent to those skilled in the art.
ERIEF DESCRIPTICN OF THE DRAWINGS
Figure 1 is a perspective view of a luggage carrier in accordan oe with the present invention.
Figure 2 is a perspective view of a luggage carrier in accordance with the present invention with the retractable tie down mechanisms in an up position.
Figure 3 is a cross-section view of Figure 1 through line 3-3 thereof.
1 31 426q Figure 4 is a cross-section view of Figure 3 along line 4-4 thereof.
Figure 5 is a cross-section view of Figure 1 along line 5-5 thereof.
Figure 6 is a cross-section view of Figure 1 along line 6-6 thereof.
DETAIL~D DESCRIPTICN OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENT
Referring to the Figures, a luggage carrier is illustrated and designated with the reference numeral 10. A luggage carrier 10 is positi~ned on the rear deck lid 12 of a vehicle 14. m e luggage carrier 10 includes a series of slats 16 and a wind deflection mechanism such as a spoiler 18 positioned on the vehicle deck lid 12.
The slat elements 16 are generally metallic parts which include a channel 20 formed by two upwardly directed sidewalls 22 and 24 and, optional two flanges 21 and 23 opposing one another, to form the channel 20 as seen in figures 3 and 4. m e slat element 16 includes an insert formed tie dcwn 25. m e tie down 25 is disposed at one end of the slat element 16 and a closure end insert 26 is disposed at the other end of the slat element 16. m e tie dcwn 25 comprises an upper portion 28 which has a configuration matching the upper design configuration of an insert 27 which is placed into the channel 20 of the slat element 16 and having an upper surface 30 co-planar with the upper supporting plane 29 of the insert 27. m e tie down 25 further comprises a lower element 32, a vertically extending inclined end element 34 having a pair of wall elements 35, and a vertically extending end closure element 36 which closes off the end of the channel 20. The elements 28, 32, 34, 35 and 36 combine to form a 1 31 ~269 recess 38 within which elements, such as ropes, hooked bungee cords, and the like, for tying down articles to be placed on the carrier can be inserted. me end portion 36 includes an extended solid cross sectional portion 40 having a threaded bore 42 (formed either directly with the end portion 36 or provided by means of an insert molded female fastening element [not shown]) therein to mate with the fastener. At the opposite extreme of the slat element 16 is the closure end insert 26 which has an upper portion having a design mating with the insert 27 and has an upper support plane or surface 46 co-planer with the upper support surface 29 of the insert 27. The end insert 26 also includes a vertically disposed end wall 52. Similarly, a solid cross section extended portion 54 having a threaded bore 56 (formed either directly within the end portion 26 or provided by an insert mold nut or the like), within the portion is disposed within the slat element 16 to secure the slat element 16 to the vehicle by means of a suitable fastener. Optionally, a pad 57 may be placed between the slat element 16 and the deck lid 12 as shown to diminish any marring of the painted surfact of the deck lid 12. m e closed end 26 abuts the spoiler 18 or may project into an opening 59 in the spoiler 18.
The spoiler 18 is positioned on the vehicle deck lid 12 substantially perpendicular to the slats 16. m e spoiler 18 generally includes a first wall 60, including openings 59, abutting the slat end insert 26. The first wall 60 projects substantially perpendicular to the vehicle deck lid 12. A concave arcuate wall 62 having a surface 63 is integral with and projects upward from the wall 60. A second wall 64 is integral with and projects downward from the upper most point of the arcuate wall 62. The second wall 64 is generally aligned with the end of the deck lid 12. m e spoiler 18 also includes ends 66 and 68 to 1 3 1 4~69 enclose the spoiler 18. Generally, the spoiler is a one-piece molded construction manufactured from a polymeric material.
The spoiler arcuate wall 62 includes openings 70 to couple retractable or pop-up tie down mechanisms 72 with the spoiler 18. m e openings 70 are generally positioned adjacent to and are in alignment with the slat elements 16. m e tie down mechanisms 72 are secured to the spoiler 18 in openings 70 and pivot from a first position to a second position. In the first position, the tie down mechanisms 72 are non-operable and a surface of the tie down mechanisms 72 is substantially flush with the spoiler arcuate surface 63. In this position, the sp~iler 18 has a continuous appearance as seen in Figure 1. In the second operable position, the tie down mechanisms 72 are substantially perpendicular to the arcuate surface 63 to accept ropes, hooked bungee cords, or the like, to secure articles (shown in phantom in Figure 2) on the slat elements 16.
m e tie down mechanisms 72, as best seen in Fig~re 5, generally include an elongated bcdy member 80 having a concave arcuate surface 82. The elongated body me~ber 80 has a tail portion 84 at one end and a curved end portion 86 at the other. Apertures 88 and 90 are formed in the body member 80. m e concave arcuate surface 82 has substantially the same curvature as the spoiler arcuate surface 63.
m us, the tie down arcuate surface 82 enables the tie down mechanisms 72 to be substantially flush with the spoiler arcuate ~urface 62 when the tie down m~chanisms 72 are in their first non-operable position.
The tail portion 84 enables the body member 80 to be easily manipulated from its first to second position. The aperture 88 is formed in the end portion 86 of the body member 82. The aperture 88 enables a pin 92 1 31 ~26~
to project through the aperture 88 and body member 80 to secure the tie down mechanisms 72 to the spoiler 18.
Aperture 90, formed adjacent to the tail 84, enables ropes, hooked bungee cords, or the like, to pass through the aperture 90 to secure luggage or the like onto the slat elements 16.
Turning to Figure 6, a pin retaining element 96 is shown. The retaining elements 96 are formed on each side of the openings 70. Each retaining element 96 includes a pair of wall members 98 and 100 and a slot 102, having an arcuate surface 102, positioned between the wall members 98 and 100. The wall members 98 and 100 are integrally formed with the under surface of the spoiler 18. The pin 92 is positioned through the tie down mechanism aperture 88 and has a portion of the pin 92 projecting out of both sides of the body member 80.
The pin 92 is positioned in the slot 102 between wall members 98 and 100 on both sides of the opening 70. A
plate member 106 is positioned and secured beneath the wall members 98 and 100 to secure the pin 92 in the slot 102. The pin 96 may nest on the arcuate surface 104 to enable rotation of the tie down mechanisms 72 from their first to second position. Also, other retractable tie down mechanisms, like those of U.S. Patent No. 4,460,116 may be utilized in the present invention.
While it will be apparent that the preferred embodiment of the invention disclosed is well calculated to fulfill the objects above stated, it will be appreciated that the invention is susceptible to modification, variation and change without departing from the proper scope and fair meaning of the subjoined claims.
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The present invention relates to vehicle article or luggage carriers and, more particularly, to a new and improved vehicle luggage carrier which is securable to the deck lid or a similar horizontally extending plane or surface of a vehicle to secure articles to the carrier for transportation by the vehicle.
Slat-type luggage carriers such as those disclosed in, for example, applicant's prior U.S. Patent Nos. 4,099,658, 4,182,471, 4,239,139, 4,~93,159, 4,295,587, 4,364,S00, 4,427,141, 4,440,333, 4,431,123, 4,432,478, and 4,460,116 have currently found favor among purchasers of automobiles due to their aesthetically appealing appearance and high degree of functionality as an accessory to carry additional cargo on an automobile vehicle to make the passenger compartment of the vehicle more comfortable for the driver and passengers in that compartment. The luggage carriers of the art comprises a series of low profile metal and plastic slats which reinforce the roof or deck lid, have upper article supporting surfaces to support cargo or luggage spaced B from the vehicle surface, and may have additional tie d~
functions or functions to attach additional accessories to channels within the slats fastened thereto by various fastening mechanisms. The slats may also have end caps fastened to the slats, which end caps have either a tie down mechanism, an abutment mechanism, or both. An insert may also be placed in the channel of the metal or plastic slat to provide a . ~ -1-1 3 1 426~
resilient member upon which cargo or luggage can be set upon the slats secured to the vehicle.
The present invention improves upon the slat-type luggage carriers ~nd provides a slat which includes a tie down mechanism and a wind deflection mechanism such as a spoiler which includes a retractable tie down mechanism. m e slat and spoiler are generally manufactured from metallic and plastic materials, respectively. Not only is such a construction an improvement from the standpoint of durability and weight requirements, but also the aesthetic appealability of a luggage carrier can be improved since the plastic may be formed in a much greater variety of shapes and sizes and also, may be provided in a substantial variety of colors. m e spoiler, including the retractable tie down mechanisms, may function as either a luggage carrier securement element or as a spoiler when luggage is not present on the carrier.
From the following description taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, other objects and advantages of the present invention will become apparent to those skilled in the art.
ERIEF DESCRIPTICN OF THE DRAWINGS
Figure 1 is a perspective view of a luggage carrier in accordan oe with the present invention.
Figure 2 is a perspective view of a luggage carrier in accordance with the present invention with the retractable tie down mechanisms in an up position.
Figure 3 is a cross-section view of Figure 1 through line 3-3 thereof.
1 31 426q Figure 4 is a cross-section view of Figure 3 along line 4-4 thereof.
Figure 5 is a cross-section view of Figure 1 along line 5-5 thereof.
Figure 6 is a cross-section view of Figure 1 along line 6-6 thereof.
DETAIL~D DESCRIPTICN OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENT
Referring to the Figures, a luggage carrier is illustrated and designated with the reference numeral 10. A luggage carrier 10 is positi~ned on the rear deck lid 12 of a vehicle 14. m e luggage carrier 10 includes a series of slats 16 and a wind deflection mechanism such as a spoiler 18 positioned on the vehicle deck lid 12.
The slat elements 16 are generally metallic parts which include a channel 20 formed by two upwardly directed sidewalls 22 and 24 and, optional two flanges 21 and 23 opposing one another, to form the channel 20 as seen in figures 3 and 4. m e slat element 16 includes an insert formed tie dcwn 25. m e tie down 25 is disposed at one end of the slat element 16 and a closure end insert 26 is disposed at the other end of the slat element 16. m e tie dcwn 25 comprises an upper portion 28 which has a configuration matching the upper design configuration of an insert 27 which is placed into the channel 20 of the slat element 16 and having an upper surface 30 co-planar with the upper supporting plane 29 of the insert 27. m e tie down 25 further comprises a lower element 32, a vertically extending inclined end element 34 having a pair of wall elements 35, and a vertically extending end closure element 36 which closes off the end of the channel 20. The elements 28, 32, 34, 35 and 36 combine to form a 1 31 ~269 recess 38 within which elements, such as ropes, hooked bungee cords, and the like, for tying down articles to be placed on the carrier can be inserted. me end portion 36 includes an extended solid cross sectional portion 40 having a threaded bore 42 (formed either directly with the end portion 36 or provided by means of an insert molded female fastening element [not shown]) therein to mate with the fastener. At the opposite extreme of the slat element 16 is the closure end insert 26 which has an upper portion having a design mating with the insert 27 and has an upper support plane or surface 46 co-planer with the upper support surface 29 of the insert 27. The end insert 26 also includes a vertically disposed end wall 52. Similarly, a solid cross section extended portion 54 having a threaded bore 56 (formed either directly within the end portion 26 or provided by an insert mold nut or the like), within the portion is disposed within the slat element 16 to secure the slat element 16 to the vehicle by means of a suitable fastener. Optionally, a pad 57 may be placed between the slat element 16 and the deck lid 12 as shown to diminish any marring of the painted surfact of the deck lid 12. m e closed end 26 abuts the spoiler 18 or may project into an opening 59 in the spoiler 18.
The spoiler 18 is positioned on the vehicle deck lid 12 substantially perpendicular to the slats 16. m e spoiler 18 generally includes a first wall 60, including openings 59, abutting the slat end insert 26. The first wall 60 projects substantially perpendicular to the vehicle deck lid 12. A concave arcuate wall 62 having a surface 63 is integral with and projects upward from the wall 60. A second wall 64 is integral with and projects downward from the upper most point of the arcuate wall 62. The second wall 64 is generally aligned with the end of the deck lid 12. m e spoiler 18 also includes ends 66 and 68 to 1 3 1 4~69 enclose the spoiler 18. Generally, the spoiler is a one-piece molded construction manufactured from a polymeric material.
The spoiler arcuate wall 62 includes openings 70 to couple retractable or pop-up tie down mechanisms 72 with the spoiler 18. m e openings 70 are generally positioned adjacent to and are in alignment with the slat elements 16. m e tie down mechanisms 72 are secured to the spoiler 18 in openings 70 and pivot from a first position to a second position. In the first position, the tie down mechanisms 72 are non-operable and a surface of the tie down mechanisms 72 is substantially flush with the spoiler arcuate surface 63. In this position, the sp~iler 18 has a continuous appearance as seen in Figure 1. In the second operable position, the tie down mechanisms 72 are substantially perpendicular to the arcuate surface 63 to accept ropes, hooked bungee cords, or the like, to secure articles (shown in phantom in Figure 2) on the slat elements 16.
m e tie down mechanisms 72, as best seen in Fig~re 5, generally include an elongated bcdy member 80 having a concave arcuate surface 82. The elongated body me~ber 80 has a tail portion 84 at one end and a curved end portion 86 at the other. Apertures 88 and 90 are formed in the body member 80. m e concave arcuate surface 82 has substantially the same curvature as the spoiler arcuate surface 63.
m us, the tie down arcuate surface 82 enables the tie down mechanisms 72 to be substantially flush with the spoiler arcuate ~urface 62 when the tie down m~chanisms 72 are in their first non-operable position.
The tail portion 84 enables the body member 80 to be easily manipulated from its first to second position. The aperture 88 is formed in the end portion 86 of the body member 82. The aperture 88 enables a pin 92 1 31 ~26~
to project through the aperture 88 and body member 80 to secure the tie down mechanisms 72 to the spoiler 18.
Aperture 90, formed adjacent to the tail 84, enables ropes, hooked bungee cords, or the like, to pass through the aperture 90 to secure luggage or the like onto the slat elements 16.
Turning to Figure 6, a pin retaining element 96 is shown. The retaining elements 96 are formed on each side of the openings 70. Each retaining element 96 includes a pair of wall members 98 and 100 and a slot 102, having an arcuate surface 102, positioned between the wall members 98 and 100. The wall members 98 and 100 are integrally formed with the under surface of the spoiler 18. The pin 92 is positioned through the tie down mechanism aperture 88 and has a portion of the pin 92 projecting out of both sides of the body member 80.
The pin 92 is positioned in the slot 102 between wall members 98 and 100 on both sides of the opening 70. A
plate member 106 is positioned and secured beneath the wall members 98 and 100 to secure the pin 92 in the slot 102. The pin 96 may nest on the arcuate surface 104 to enable rotation of the tie down mechanisms 72 from their first to second position. Also, other retractable tie down mechanisms, like those of U.S. Patent No. 4,460,116 may be utilized in the present invention.
While it will be apparent that the preferred embodiment of the invention disclosed is well calculated to fulfill the objects above stated, it will be appreciated that the invention is susceptible to modification, variation and change without departing from the proper scope and fair meaning of the subjoined claims.
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Claims (14)
1. In combination in a vehicle article carrier for mounting on a planar surface of a motor vehicle comprising:
at least one generally horizontally arranged article supporting slat, said slat including at one end thereof means for tying down articles to be carried;
wind deflection means positioned generally perpendicular to said slat; and second means for tying down articles to be carried coupled with said wind deflection means, said second means for tying down articles pivoting from a first position, wherein said second means for tying down articles is substantially flush with said wind deflection means, to a second position wherein said second means for tying down articles projects from said wind deflection means.
at least one generally horizontally arranged article supporting slat, said slat including at one end thereof means for tying down articles to be carried;
wind deflection means positioned generally perpendicular to said slat; and second means for tying down articles to be carried coupled with said wind deflection means, said second means for tying down articles pivoting from a first position, wherein said second means for tying down articles is substantially flush with said wind deflection means, to a second position wherein said second means for tying down articles projects from said wind deflection means.
2. An article carrier system in accordance with claim 1, wherein said slat has a second end abutting said wind deflection means.
3. An article carrier system in accordance with claim 1, wherein said slat has a second end projecting into said wind deflection means.
4. An article carrier system in accordance with claim 2, wherein said second means for tying down articles is coupled with said wind deflection means adjacent to said abutting slat end.
5. An article carrier system in accordance with claim 1, wherein said second means for tying down articles includes at least one body member having means for enabling pivotal securement to said wind deflection means, each said body member including means for enabling securing of an article securing line thereto for securing articles to be carried on said article carrier, and each said body member including a surface having a shape substantially corresponding to the shape of a surface of said wind deflection means such that said wind deflection means has a continuous appearance when said body member is in said first position.
6. An article carrier system in accordance with claim 1, wherein said wind deflection means includes means for securing said second means for tying down articles to said wind deflection means such that said second means for tying down articles, when in said first position, presents said wind deflection means with a continuous appearance.
7. An article carrier in accordance with claim 5, wherein a plurality of support slats are mounted on said planar surface and a corresponding number of body members being secured to said wind deflector means.
8. In combination in a vehicle article carrier for mounting on a planar surface of a motor vehicle comprising:
at least one generally horizontally arranged article supporting slat, said slat including at one end thereof means for tying down articles to be carried;
a wind deflecting spoiler positioned generally perpendicular to said slat, said wind deflecting spoiler having a concave arcuate surface for deflecting wind; and second means for tying down articles to be carried coupled with said spoiler, said second means for tying down articles moving from a first position, wherein said second means for tying down articles is substantially flush with said concave arcuate surface, to a second position wherein said second means for tying down articles projects from said concave arcuate surface.
at least one generally horizontally arranged article supporting slat, said slat including at one end thereof means for tying down articles to be carried;
a wind deflecting spoiler positioned generally perpendicular to said slat, said wind deflecting spoiler having a concave arcuate surface for deflecting wind; and second means for tying down articles to be carried coupled with said spoiler, said second means for tying down articles moving from a first position, wherein said second means for tying down articles is substantially flush with said concave arcuate surface, to a second position wherein said second means for tying down articles projects from said concave arcuate surface.
9. An article carrier system in accordance with claim 8, wherein said slat has a second end abutting said wind deflecting spoiler.
10. An article carrier system in accordance with claim 1, wherein said slat has a second end projecting into said wind deflecting means.
11. An article carrier system in accordance with claim 9, wherein said second means for tying down articles is coupled with said wind deflecting spoiler adjacent to said abutting slat end.
12. An article carrier system in accordance with claim 8, wherein said second means for tying down articles includes at least one body member having means for enabling pivotal securement to said wind deflecting spoiler, each said body member including means for enabling securing of an article securing line thereto for securing articles to be carried on said article carrier, and each said body member including a surface having a shape substantially corresponding to the shape of said spoiler concave arcuate surface such that said wind deflecting spoiler has a continuous appearance when said body member is in said first position.
13. An article carrier system in accordance with claim 8, wherein said wind deflecting spoiler includes means for securing said second means for tying down articles to said wind deflecting spoiler such that said second means for tying down articles, when in said first position, presents said spoiler concave arcuate surface with a continuous appearance.
14. An article carrier in accordance with claim 12, wherein a plurality of support slats are mounted on said planar surface and a corresponding number of body members are secured to said wind deflecting spoiler.
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