Abstract: In a first aspect, the present invention relates to a support system for mounting a load to a removable vehicle canopy on a vehicle, comprising a pair of support frames configured to be installed on opposing internal side walls of the removable vehicle canopy, a pair of support feet configured to be installed on an internal surface of the removable vehicle canopy, and a plurality of mounting elements on an external surface of the canopy and arranged for mounting the load thereto, each of the support frames and support feet having one of the plurality of mounting elements affixed thereto by a mechanical fastener extending through a hole in the canopy, wherein the support system is configured to be installable onto the removable vehicle canopy while the canopy is mounted to the vehicle, such that when the canopy having the support system installed is mounted to the vehicle, the support system substantially distributes the mounted load into the vehicle and substantially inhibits distribution into or through the
Type:
Grant
Filed:
October 25, 2019
Date of Patent:
January 24, 2023
Assignee:
RHINO RACK AUSTRALIA PTY LIMITED
Inventors:
Richard Cropley, William Davis, Nicholas Clarke
Abstract: The present invention relates to an adaptor for mounting a cargo carrier to a vehicle surface, comprising a mounting element configured to enable a cargo carrier to be mounted thereto, a foot configured to engage with the vehicle surface, and a leg extending between the mounting element and the foot, wherein a length of the leg is adjustable.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
October 28, 2019
Date of Patent:
October 4, 2022
Assignee:
Rhino Rack Australia Pty Limited
Inventors:
Richard Cropley, William Davis, Nicholas Clarke