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US3858774A
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Vehicle roof carrier
Assignee: TDK Micronas GmbH
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Filing: 1973-03-30
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Granted: 1975-01-07
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Expires: 1993-03-30
Abstract
Abstract A carrier for signal lights and sirens adapted to be secured to the roof of a vehicle. The carrier includes a pair of mounting bars which extend transversely of the roof. Clamps at the ends of the bars are rotatably connected to tubular legs. The ends of the legs are rotatably mounted to support members having rubber bases which engage the vehicle roof. A tie-down clamp is rotatably connected at one end to each of the legs and is connected at its other end to the vehicle drain gutter. This arrangement provides positive, universal mounting of the carrier to a wide variety of vehicles.
Inventors
- 👤 Odd Friis
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-07 20:45
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60R; B60R11/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 12
Claim 1
Independent Claim
224 words
A carrier for a vehicle roof having drain gutters along the sides thereof comprising: at least one mounting bar adapted to extend transversely of said vehicle roof, clamping means mounted on opposite ends of said bar, said clamping means being slidably adjustable longitudinally of said bar; each said clamping means forming an opening extending transversely of said bar; a tubular leg having a generally straight central portion and axially offset, coaxial end portions; said tubular leg rotatably mounted about the longitudinal axis of its central portion in said opening of each said clamping means, said tubular end portions extending to opposite sides of said clamping means below said bar, said tubular end portions being spaced from said clamping means; a separate leg support at each end of said legs adapted to engage said vehicle roof at positions spaced from said drain gutters and to support the tubular leg, said leg supports for each leg having cylindrical bearing surfaces coaxial with respect to each other defining an axis of rotation and perpendicularly extending portions for engaging the vehicle roof, said tubular end portions of each said leg being mounted on said bearing surfaces of its corresponding leg supports for rotation about said axis; and second clamping means on each said tubular leg between said enD portions thereof for connecting said leg to a drain gutter.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
224 words
A carrier for a vehicle roof having drain gutters along the sides thereof comprising: at least one mounting bar adapted to extend transversely of said vehicle roof, clamping means mounted on opposite ends of said bar, said clamping means being slidably adjustable longitudinally of said bar; each said clamping means forming an opening extending transversely of said bar; a tubular leg having a generally straight central portion and axially offset, coaxial end portions; said tubular leg rotatably mounted about the longitudinal axis of its central portion in said opening of each said clamping means, said tubular end portions extending to opposite sides of said clamping means below said bar, said tubular end portions being spaced from said clamping means; a separate leg support at each end of said legs adapted to engage said vehicle roof at positions spaced from said drain gutters and to support the tubular leg, said leg supports for each leg having cylindrical bearing surfaces coaxial with respect to each other defining an axis of rotation and perpendicularly extending portions for engaging the vehicle roof, said tubular end portions of each said leg being mounted on said bearing surfaces of its corresponding leg supports for rotation about said axis; and second clamping means on each said tubular leg between said enD portions thereof for connecting said leg to a drain gutter.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
32 words
A carrier as set forth in claim 1 wherein: each said second clamping means includes an element rotatably mounted on its respective tubular leg and hook means engagable with a drain gutter.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
59 words
A carrier as set forth in claim 1 wherein: a pair of said mounting bars are provided extending parallel to each other in a common plane and transversely of said vehicle roof, each said mounting bar having one of said clamping means mounted on the ends thereof, said legs being mounted in the said openings in said clamping means.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
23 words
A carrier as set forth in claim 1 wherein: said second clamping means on each said tubular leg is mounted between said bars.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
50 words
A carrier as set forth in claim 1 wherein: each said leg is formed with a generally straight intermediate section located between and offset from said end portions, said intermediate section being parallel to said axis of rotation and being sufficiently long to mount thereon two of said clamping means.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
87 words
A carrier as set forth in claim 5 wherein: a pair of said mounting bars are provided extending parallel to each other in a common plane and transversely of said vehicle roof, each said mounting bar having one of said clamping means mounted on the ends thereof, said intermediate sections of said legs being mounted in the said openings in said clamping means; and second clamping means are positioned on each said tubular leg intermediate section between said bars for connecting said leg to a drain gutter.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
181 words
A carrier for a vehicle roof comprising: at least one mounting bar adapted to extend transversely of said vehicle roof; clamping means mounted on opposite ends of said bar, each said clamping means forming an opening extending transversely of said bar; a tubular leg having a generally straight central portion and axially offset, coaxial end portions, each said central portion being parallel to its respective axis of rotation; said tubular leg rotatably mounted about the longitudinal axis of its central portion in said opening of each of said clamping means, said cylindrical end portions extending to opposite sides of and below said bar; and a separate leg support at each end of said legs adapted to frictionally engage said vehicle roof and to support the tubular leg, said leg supports for each said leg having cylindrical bearing surfaces coaxial with respect to each other defining an axis of rotation and perpendicularly extending portions for engaging the vehicle roof, said end portions of each said leg being mounted on said bearing surfaces of its corresponding leg support for rotation about said axis.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
181 words
A carrier for a vehicle roof comprising: at least one mounting bar adapted to extend transversely of said vehicle roof; clamping means mounted on opposite ends of said bar, each said clamping means forming an opening extending transversely of said bar; a tubular leg having a generally straight central portion and axially offset, coaxial end portions, each said central portion being parallel to its respective axis of rotation; said tubular leg rotatably mounted about the longitudinal axis of its central portion in said opening of each of said clamping means, said cylindrical end portions extending to opposite sides of and below said bar; and a separate leg support at each end of said legs adapted to frictionally engage said vehicle roof and to support the tubular leg, said leg supports for each said leg having cylindrical bearing surfaces coaxial with respect to each other defining an axis of rotation and perpendicularly extending portions for engaging the vehicle roof, said end portions of each said leg being mounted on said bearing surfaces of its corresponding leg support for rotation about said axis.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
21 words
A carrier as set forth in claim 7 wherein: each said leg support has an elastomeric base directly engaging said roof.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
30 words
A carrier as set forth in claim 8 including: second rotatable clamping means on said central portion of each said tubular leg for connecting said leg to a drain gutter.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
50 words
A carrier as set forth in claim 7 wherein: a pair of said mounting bars are provided extending parallel to each other in a common plane, said plane lying parallel to the plane in which said central portion lie; and said clamping means engaging said central portions of said legs.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1978-01-06 | 1978-07-08 | 1979-01-07 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-01-06 | 1982-07-08 | 1983-01-07 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-01-06 | 1986-07-08 | 1987-01-07 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |