Abstract: The invention relates to a load holder adapted to be mounted on the roof of a vehicle and having a rod-shaped carrying element which at its ends latchably is engaged in support legs which with the aid of tensioning hooks are adapted to be mounted at the drip moulding of the vehicle, said tensioning hooks are adapted to be operated with the aid of an operating member working according to the principle of eccentricity. According to the invention a clamping yoke (5) is provided to latch the carrying element, said clamping yoke with the aid of a stud (6) being shiftably journalled in an oblong guiding groove (7) in a protrusion (8), the operating arm (14) for operating the tensioning hook (11) also being hingedly supported on the stud (6) causing the clamping yoke (5) being shifted simultaneously with the operation of the tensioning hook (11).

Abstract: A luggage carrier of the kind comprising a support rod and support legs connected with the ends thereof, the support legs having fastening devices for fastening the luggage carrier to a vehicle, preferably the rain gutter of the roof of the vehicle.The support rod of the luggage carrier is constituted by at least two concentrically positioned portions (18, 20) which are concentrically displaceable in relation to each other for allowing adjustment of the length of the support rod and thereby that the luggage carrier is adapted to the width of the vehicle. The support rod can be dismounted or pushed together to a space-saving position of the luggage carrier. The luggage carrier comprises a locking device for securing the portions of the support rod in a desired relative position.According to the invention the securing device is constituted by two complementary securing means (24-30; 32) each connected with separate portions (18, 20) of the support rod.

Abstract: The frame of a bicycle carrier, which is used on an automobile, is adapted to allow the carrying of a collapsed wheelchair. The wheelchair is supported by a bar under the hand grips and by a cable which is looped through the arm rests.In order to prevent having the hand grips jump off their support, two closely positioned parallel bars are used.One bar is a weight supporting bar, the other is a motion-limiting bar. The latter precludes the hand grips from jumping off the support bar.

Abstract: A multi purpose carrier for vehicles is disclosed. The carrier of the present invention comprises a pair of opposed spaced apart telescoping end pieces having ends curving arcuately to meet a vehicle surface. A plurality of resilient end pieces snugly surround the ends and are interposed between the ends and the vehicle surface. A pair of telescoping spaced apart transverse members interconnect the end pieces to adjustably space the end pieces. The height, length, and width of the multi-purpose carrier is adjustable to accommodate varying vehicle surfaces and a variety of articles to be mounted thereon.

Abstract: An article carrier mounted on a generally flat exterior surface of an automotive vehicle and consisting of a plurality of spaced parallel slat assemblies which are fabricated, for example, of roll-formed sheet metal and are provided with fastening elements having a body that is located at least in part within the interior of the slats; the slats being formed with openings which provide access to the fastening elements in order that containers, tranvserve slats, or other article securing devices may be cooperable with the elements in securing articles to the article carrier. Additionally, removable cover members may be provided which are adapted to be inserted in the slat openings to close off either the entire opening such as when the article carrier is not in use or only unused portions of the opening.