Abstract: A roof rack system has a clamping system comprised of handles, an actuator, and a pair of jaws. The jaws provide a universal clamping system that will attach to most roof rack cross bars with an easy-on/easy-off, quick-release actuator, such as a ratcheting mechanism or lever system, that will integrate with a wide variety of accessories. The preferred actuator includes a lever mechanism with a linkage between the trigger handle and the elongated handgrip. An adjustment knob is used to adjust the longitudinal distance of the distal end of the linkage from the back end of the handgrip. This system is easier to use, more versatile, and less expensive than conventional roof rack accessory systems.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
April 17, 2018
Date of Patent:
June 9, 2020
Assignee:
Grip Racks LLC
Inventors:
Eric Darren Schactman, Brandon Trostrud, Brandon Hefer
Abstract: A roof rack system has a clamping system comprised of handles, a ratcheting mechanism, and a pair of jaws. The jaws provide a universal clamping system that will attach to most roof rack cross bars with an easy-on/easy-off, quick-release actuator, such as a ratcheting mechanism or lever system, that will integrate with a wide variety of accessories. The ratcheting mechanism provides compression of the attached accessory, securing it to a roof rack cross bar. This system is easier to use, more versatile, and less expensive than conventional roof rack accessory systems.
Type:
Application
Filed:
April 17, 2018
Publication date:
August 16, 2018
Applicant:
Grip Racks LLC
Inventors:
Eric Darren Schactman, Brandon Trostrud, Brandon Hefer
Abstract: A roof rack system has a clamping system comprised of handles, a ratcheting mechanism, and a pair of jaws. The jaws provide a universal clamping system that will attach to most roof rack cross bars with an easy-on/easy-off, quick-release actuator, such as a ratcheting mechanism or lever system, that will integrate with a wide variety of accessories. The ratcheting mechanism provides compression of the attached accessory, securing it to a roof rack cross bar. This system is easier to use, more versatile, and less expensive than conventional roof rack accessory systems.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
September 22, 2016
Date of Patent:
April 24, 2018
Assignee:
Grip Racks LLC
Inventors:
Eric Darren Schactman, Brandon Trostrud, Brandon Hefer
Abstract: A roof rack system has a clamping system comprised of handles, a ratcheting mechanism, and a pair of jaws. The jaws provide a universal clamping system that will attach to most roof rack cross bars with an easy-on/easy-off, quick-release actuator, such as a ratcheting mechanism or lever system, that will integrate with a wide variety of accessories. The ratcheting mechanism provides compression of the attached accessory, securing it to a roof rack cross bar. This system is easier to use, more versatile, and less expensive than conventional roof rack accessory systems.
Type:
Application
Filed:
September 22, 2016
Publication date:
March 23, 2017
Applicant:
Grip Racks LLC
Inventors:
Eric Darren Schactman, Brandon Trostrud, Brandon Hefer