Abstract: The invention features a system for displaying information upon a vehicle. An electronic display is connected to a processor which generates character and graphics information. A power supply is connected to the electronic display and to the processor for providing operative power thereto. A programming device is connected to the processor for providing routines, which contain different messages for the electronic display. The screen of the display is mounted on the vehicle by means of an adjustably slidable mounting bracket. The display comprises a variable information section and a fixed information section. The fixed information section is mounted to the top of the variable information section.

Abstract: A sleeve for a support arm for a bike rack is formed of a soft rubber or plastic and has recesses to position bike frames. A longitudinal groove in the top of the sleeve positions a shock cord in a storage mode. A knob on the end of the shock cord interfits in an end piece which holds the sleeve on the support arm.

Abstract: A ski rack comprising a support base member having one or more adjustable ski retention posts secured thereto and extending vertically thereabove. One or more abutment members extend vertically from the base member and disposed in spaced aligned relationship with a respective one of the retention posts. The retention posts each have flexible biasing fingers which project toward the abutment members in a ski receiving space defined between the posts and the abutment members for applying clamping pressure against a pair of skis supported on the base member in the ski receiving space. A bridge member extends above and across the abutment members and the retention posts. Attachment elements are disposed adjacent opposed ends of the ski rack for securing same to a vehicle.

Abstract: A load carrier for a vehicle is provided with a strut (1) disposed transversely over the roof (6) of the vehicle, and with a foot member (2)in each end. The foot members are provided with a support member (3) and a gripping member (4) which, by way of an operating device (20, 21), are mountable against edge portions (5, 6) of the vehicle roof, for fixedly securing the load carrier. In order to render such fixed securement extra reliable, both the support member (3) and the gripping member (4) are disposed on a pivotal arm (17) which, by way of a pivot (16), is fixedly secured in an upper portion of the foot member (2). The arm (17) is pivotal with its lower portion in towards the center of the vehicle so that both the under gripping portion (19) of the gripping member (4) and the support member (3) accompany the arm in this movement.

Abstract: A bicycle rack assembly for carrying up to four bicycles comprising a fork support with a simulated wheel axle attached to a tubular bar having four legs. The rack is specifically designed to be utilized on vans or similar vehicles. The assembly is secured to the rear of a van by an upper pair of adjustable straps attached to the lip or edge of the van door or hatch and a lower pair of adjustable straps which are attached to either the lower edge of the door or the bumper. To use, the front wheel of the bicycle is removed; and its front fork is attached to the simulated wheel axle. The bicycle is held vertically with its rear wheel resting against the rear bumper of the van. In this position, the bicycle is out of the air stream of the vehicle. Moreover, since the rear wheel is close to the ground, the bicycle can be easily mounted on the rack or removed from it. For additional security, a safety strap is also provided to be fitted around each bicycle and attached to the rack.

Abstract: An automobile mountable bicycle carrier that is mounted to the trunk portion of an automobile. The carrier has rearwardly extending arms which have bicycle frame attachment brackets engaged thereto. Two brackets are disposed to hold each bicycle frame, one bracket holding the top tube and the other bracket holding the seat tube. The bracket which holds the seat tube preferably also holds the top tube.

Abstract: A load carrier for a vehicle roof is provided with a load carrying strut (2) with a foot arrangement (1) in each end. At least one foot arrangement (1) is provided with an accommodation space (6) in which an end portion of the strut may be inserted. According to the invention, the accommodation space (6) is in downward communication with a cuneiform locking space (7) in which a locking body (9) is placed. The locking space (7) is defined downwardly by a cam surface (8) which is obliquely inclined in relation to the longitudinal direction of the strut (2), and the locking body (9) is actuated by a screw (10) so as to be movable along the cam surface (8) and thereby to a position fixedly clamping the strut (2) in its accommodation space (6). A flexible sheet spring (14) may be disposed between the locking body (9) and the strut for protecting the surface coating of the strut (2).

Abstract: A bicycle rack consisting of a strap (10) that is anchored on opposite walls of the truck bed (70a, 70b) at the top lips of the walls (80a, 80) by claws (20a, 20b). The bicycle is held in place by a clasping member (15) which enables the rack to accommodate various diameters of bicycle top tubes (90). The rack can hold as many bicycles as it has clasping members (15) The strap (10) length is adjustable to fit various truck bed widths by use of buckles (30a, 30b). The reack can be easily removed by loosening the strap (10) at the buckles (30a, 30b). It can then be stored in as small a place as a glove compartment.

Abstract: A roof rack mounting system for vehicle having concealed drip moldings in mounting plates are riveted to the roof return of a vehicle, on opposite sides of the vehicle underneath a vehicle upper door lip. Each mounting plate has two pins which fit into cups or slots formed on a foot plate. A leg section connects each foot plate to a hollow transverse beam. One leg section is movable and has a screw extending through the leg section and engaging a nut secured to the inside of the tranverse beam.

Abstract: A carrier rack designed for mounting to the rear of a motor vehicle is described. for the mounting of bicycles, brackets on the rack provide a four-point support attaching to the wheels of the bicycle, one above and one below the center of each of the front and rear wheels, without contacting any finished surfaces of the bicycle other than the wheel rims. The brackets are pivotally mounted to the frame so that they extend outward perpendicular to the frame when in use and are rotatable into the plane of the frame when not in use. Manually operated locking features secure the support arms in either of the two positions. Also disclosed is a carrier rack frame which engages the rear bumper of the vehicle and has straps to secure the frame under tension to such features as the top edge of a hatchback window and tow loops beneath the chassis. Unique methods of securement to these features are disclosed.

Abstract: In a roof luggage carrier fastening arrangement on a motor vehicle, a support leg of the roof luggage carrier is extended section-wise to the outside of the body and is retained in position by means of a fastening element, whereby the fastening element is screwed into an internal thread fixed on the body side. In order that the roof luggage carrier, with a simple construction, can be installed on the vehicle rapidly and safe against theft, the fastening element is formed by a threaded pin adjustable from a passenger space, which includes an end-retaining section on the side facing the support leg, over which the support leg is adapted to be slipped by means of a longitudinal slot open in the insert direction. By tightening the threaded pin in the direction of the passenger space, the support leg can be clamped against the body.

Abstract: A rack for a motor-vehicle roof comprises a pair of bridges (10) each having a cross member (12), a pair of box-shaped feet (14) for bearing on the roof (T) and a connector for hooking and fixing each foot on to the edge (B) of the roof, such as the drainage channel or the upper edge of a door opening. Each cross member (12) is slidably inserted in respective transverse passages formed in the upper parts of the feet (14) and pressure members are associated with each transverse passage, respectively, for clamping the cross member (12) in an adjusted position. The hooking and fixing connector for each bridge (10) is comprised of an inextensible strap (18) which passes through each foot (14), through an opening in an outer wall of the foot and which is provided, outside this outer wall, with a rigid, shaped hook (20), which is replaceable by other similar hooks of different shapes, for hooking on the edge (B) of the roof (T). At least one of the two feet (14) incorporates a device for tensioning the strap (18).

Abstract: An anchorage device for a load carrier intended for a vehicle roof (3) includes a strut (1) which extends across the vehicle roof (3) and has, in each end, an anchorage foot (2). The anchorage foot is provided with a support arrangement (4) for transferring loading to the vehicle roof, and also with anchorage members for fixedly retaining the anchorage foot (2) to the vehicle. According to the invention, the support arrangement is provided with two support members (17) which are pivotally retained in the anchorage foot (2) so as to pivot towards and away from one another, and have obliquely inclined grooves (22) for locking accommodation of projections or pins (14) secured in the vehicle. The support members are of platelike configuration so as to be able to extend down into narrow spaces (9, 10, 12) in the vehicle and there engage with the projections or pins (14) and are provided, in their lower edges, with support surfaces (16) for abutment against the bottom (10) of the space (9, 10, 12).

Abstract: A vehicle roof rack mounting including a body having a cavity to receive a clamp assembly. The clamp assembly includes a cap to close the cavity and a clamp bracket moved into clamping engagement with a vehicle gutter by means of a threaded rod rotatably mounted in the cap and engaging the bracket to cause movement of the bracket.

Abstract: A ski-carrier attachment is provided on its lower clamping part with two claws that open in opposite directions. It also has a third claw and plate for securing one of the claws. Mounting the ski-carrier attachment on the carrier bar of an automobile roof carrier is done by placing the ski-carrier attachment on the carrier bar at right angles thereto, so that the carrier bar lies between the two first-mentioned claws. The ski-carrier attachment is then turned through 90.degree. and locked in this position by the plate.

Abstract: The invention contemplates, as an article of manufacture, an article-retaining adapter unit which, without requiring tooling of any kind is securely and removably attachable to an installed rack bar on an automobile roof. The adapter unit may be one of several different adapter units, each of which is dedicated to a different specific purpose, for example, one adapter unit for carrying skis, and another for carrying a sailboard. In each case, the adapter unit comprises an elongate base bar, equipped with hook structure at one end for skewed inserting engagement to an existing rack bar, the skew being such that once the inserting engagement has been made, the elongate base bar can be manipulated to non-removable retention when brought into close parallel relation with the existing rack bar. And when thus oriented parallel to the existing rack bar, clamp structure at the other end of the base bar is firmly securable to the rack bar, to complete the mounting.

Abstract: A luggage carrier for carrying luggage on the roof of a vehicle which includes a luggage platform, first and second concentric cover sections, and apparatus for mounting each of the cover sections for movement in a first direction.

Abstract: A removable car accessory container including a container, which is substantially rectangular and has four walls and a top and bottom, a zipper attached to one of the walls, one handle attached to one of the walls, suction cups on the bottom of the container, and tie-downs holding the container to the car.

Abstract: This support and retention device, which is easy to install, extremely safe and structurally efficient and has low costs, comprises, for each bar, a pair of uprights including each a box-like structure; an upper through seat in the box-like structure for receiving therein a different end of the bar; a bolt at the seat for locking the bar to the box-like structure; a resting foot pivoted to the box-like structure; a slidable plate accommodated inside the box-like structure, movable substantially vertically and having a lower folded end protruding from the box-like structure for engaging an undercut profile of the vehicle bodywork; and an oscillatable element pivoted inside the box-like structure and controlled by the head of a screw engaging in one end portion of a transverse tension element extending between the pair of uprights of structural and mechanical connection thereof.

Abstract: A sack for carrying and transporting a surfboard which sack may be used in its first form as a back-pack carrier for the surfboard, and in its second form as a roof-rack for transporting the surfboard by a vehicle. Four strap portions are provided having either a male coupler or female coupler at its free end. Each free end also has associated with it a hook for attaching the sack to the rain gutters of the roof of a vehicle. Length adjusters are provided for adjusting the length of the band to one end of which is attached the hook for the rain gutter. A pouch is also provided on each strap portion for storing the hook and its band during non-use. A zipper-closure is provided at the tail end portion of the sack to allow for storage of two surfboards in the sack. A separate compartment is provided for storing personal belongings. The outer portion of the sack has a portion provided with a mesh in order to ventilate the interior of the sack.

Abstract: Anti-theft cable-locked security is provided for articles mounted to a roof rack and for the roof rack itself, by providing a set or kit of two flexible-cable subassemblies, each of which has a closed-door stop block at one end of its cable, and each of which also has a headed slide which is engageable to an elongate slide-track channel formation on the underside of a roof rack. Certain commercially available roof racks already have such a slide-track slide formation, but for those not thus equipped, an additional channel element can be provided for permanent incorporation in an existing rack. A first one of the subassemblies has a relatively short length of cable, and the headed slide is adjustably clamped to the cable via a knurled nut which is manually set before assembly to the slide track of the rack; once in the slide track, further manual adjustment or tampering is foreclosed.

Abstract: A car rack comprises an elongated support bar adapted to be disposed above the roof or trunk of a vehicle and a pair of support members mounted to said bar and moveable towards or away from each other. The support members being adjustable in distance to accommodate vehicles of different widths. The support members having gripping means to engage and hold on to selected structures on or adjacent to the roof or trunk of the vehicle. The support bar contains the tensioning and release mechanism which is comprised of a fixed elongated toothed ratchet element and a tooth engaging movable pawl in a sliding sleeve which in turn is connected to a tensioning cable to which when pressure is applied exerts biased forces on to the attached gripping means thereby clamping and locking them and the support members in engagement with the selected structures of the roof or trunk of the vehicle.

Abstract: A lock unit of a roof carrier of a vehicle which includes a crossbar for placing an object to be carried thereon, a plurality of stands for supporting the crossbar on a vehicle roof, and a rotatable knob mounted on at least one of the stands, for fixing the stands at given positions, on the roof of the vehicle, wherein the knobs include a lock member for preventing rotation of the knobs, the locking member including a cam member, and wherein the knob includes a bottom plate, a rotating member mounted on the plate, a pin member, and a biasing member positioned between the rotating member and the cam member for biasing the pin member into engagement with the cam member.

Abstract: A foldable bicycle support device including first and second cross frame members and first and second bicycle wheel receiving channels extending crosswise of the cross frame members. First and second bicycle support members are pivotally mounted by hinge brackets to the same cross frame member for swinging movement about an axis paralleling the cross frame member, and the first and second bicycle support brackets each have a portion that converges toward a medial plane between the wheel support brackets and laterally extending upper portions that extend transverse to the plane for engaging and supporting a bicycle frame. The converging portions of the bicycle support brackets are rigidly interconnected so that the first and second support brackets form a laterally stable assembly that is movable as a unit between a lower and a raised position.

Abstract: The present invention involves a removable ski rack for motor vehicles which includes a pair of vehicle mounting devices and a pair of ski holder devices along with a plurality of ski holders. The pair of vehicle mounting devices each includes a first strap which is long enough to cross over the width of a motor vehicle roof with roof fasteners attached to each end of that strap so that both ends can be secured to the vehicle. In addition, this first strap has a first set of VELCRO.RTM.-type filamentary fastening members located on at least a portion of its top. The pair of ski holder mounting devices each includes a second strap which has a second and opposite set of the VELCRO.RTM.-type filamentary type fastening members located on at least a portion of the bottom and situated so as to correspond to the VELCRO.RTM.-type filamentary fastening members that are located on the top of the first strap.

Abstract: An automobile roof carrier (10) includes an elongated carrier bar (12) transversely extending across the roof (18) of an automobile. The carrier bar (12) is supported at each end by a fastening device (14) which is attached to a generally trough-shaped rain gutter (20) on a lateral border of the roof (18). The fastening device (14) includes a supporting leg (22) having an upper portion (24) connected to the carrier bar (12). The supporting leg (22) also has a lower portion (26) connected to the rain gutter trough (20). The lower portion (26) is pivotally connected to the upper portion (24) so that the lower portion has two degrees of pivotal movement relative to the upper portion. An interchangeable article carrier (16) is mounted to the top of the carrier bar (12).

Abstract: A load and lift carrier assembly and reassembly comprised of detachable legs and a header carried by mounting brackets secured to a vehicle body trunk lid or door by an anchor block captured within the body, the assembled condition being characterized by rigid attachment of the legs and header, the reassembled condition being characterized by insertion of the legs into the header, and featuring a reversible sack attached to the header and used one side out to transport articles and used the other side out to store the legs and header and related parts.

Abstract: A carrier attachment assembly comprising a rigid base member, a rigid shelf member hingedly connected at a first end thereof to the base member, a rigid end member hingedly connected to a second end of the shelf member, and an attachment member connected to the base member for attaching the base member to an automotive vehicle.

Abstract: A reinforcing device for a roof carrier, which includes a reinforcing member having a crossbar for placing and fixing an object to be carried thereon, a pair of stands for supporting the crossbar, the stands having holes extending therethrough, a pair of mounting members separate from the pair of stands and interconnecting the roof and the pair of stands on the roof, a wire made of a flexible material, mounting metal members respectively coupled to opposite ends of the wire, a screw rod projecting outward from each of the mounting metal members, wherein the screw rods extend through the holes formed in the stands in the vicinity of end portions thereof, and first and second clamp nuts engaged with threaded portions of the screw rods and contacting an outer side portion of the mounting members.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a structural arrangement by which a load may be carried on the rooftop of a vehicle. A roof rack is provided for directly supporting the load and is detachably connected to the roof of the vehicle through a fastening arrangement. The fastening arrangement will position the roof rack in a predetermined relationship with respect to the vehicle roof and clamp the roof rack thereto. Additionally, the roof rack is correctly positioned and clamped by the same device that connects the roof rack to the vehicle roof.

Abstract: A versatile carrying bar for cars with or without gutters, including an invisible flexible connecting member (4) along the carrying tube and allowing, on one hand, the contour of the roof edge to be clamped by vertical tightening between a movable part (12-17) and a support pad (18) forming the bar feet, and, on the other hand, the bar to be firmly maintained on the roof by horizontally tightening said feet by bringing them near, the whole by means of a lockable tensioning device (11).

Abstract: The invention relates to an automotive cargo carrier utilizing interlocking vertically offset tubular perimeter members and multiple intersecting tension members providing for a substantially rigid, yet resilient structure, and a system for cargo carriage utilizing various interchangeable elements. The load support member was designed for use in conjunction with tubing members and has a universality of application in supporting the tubing members for load carrying purposes and can itself be so positioned when multiple units are positioned upon the tubing members so as to itself contribute to load carrying and retention.

Abstract: The invention relates to a roof rack section for attaching to a vehicle roof. Known such sections usually include a cross member having a foot attached to either end. Each such foot is provided with means for locking the section to the vehicle. Such known means often comprise screwed details which cause time-consuming and difficult fitting and removal of the roof rack sections. The present invention relates to a roof rack section including a crossbeam provided at either end with a foot which is formed with means for removably attaching the section to the body of a vehicle so that the section assumes a transverse extension above the vehicle roof.

Abstract: The sign carrier structure includes a frame forming a space adapted to accept a sign therein. A pair of legs extend downwardly from the opposite sides of the frame. An inverted U-shaped bracket is coupled to the top edge of a car window. In use, the bracket is sandwiched between the window and the socket for the window. One leg is coupled to the bracket, and the other leg rests on the top of a vehicle, thereby displaying the sign through the space.

Abstract: A mounting foot assembly for attaching a warning light to the exterior of a vehicle, the warning light including a pair of spaced inwardly facing slots in the base thereof, includes a pair of locking cams which are sized to be received in the slots. The mounting foot assembly also includes means for translating the rotational motion of an adjustment screw about a first axis to rotational motion of the locking cams in opposite directions about a pair of parallel axes whereby the locking cams will be caused to mechanically engage the bottoms of the slots.

Abstract: The invention contemplates roof-rack structure comprising (a) an elongate bar of constant external section profile, and (b) two pad-mounted pedestal supports having provision for inserted through-reception of the respective ends of the bar. Each pedestal support includes its own selectively available one-way-engaging clutch action whereby end-inserted displacement of the bar is freely accommodated, and whereby inserted-bar retraction is foreclosed. Each pedestal support also includes its own jack-actuated clamp for secure lateral anchorage to a roof or window edge. Further, a single manual control serves to operate both the clutch action and the lateral clamp, and the manual control is key-lockable when the conditions of bar-clutched engagement and lateral-clamp setting have both been established. The single manual control is subsequently operable, once unlocked, to release both the lateral clamp and the clutched engagement, thus permitting easy and fast disassembly.

Abstract: A car top rod and reel carrier permits the user to store rods and reels in their assembled state ready for fishing. The apparatus includes a handle so that the carrier including the rods and reels can be carried as a unit. The apparatus also includes a top section connected by hinges to a bottom section. Semi-circular cut outs in the front and rear edges of the top and bottom sections create coaxial apertures for the fishing equipment. The rod portion passes through the first set of front apertures and the butt portion of the rod and reel combination passes through the second set of rear apertures. A cushion inside of the bottom section supports the reels. The apparatus is attached to the top of an automobile by means of adjustable gutter mounts. The device permits the user to store rods and reels in the "ready to go" state. Moreover, the entire unit may be removed from the automobile and carried to the fishing site conveniently.

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 clamping device for locking articles onto the bar of a car top carrier, wherein the clamping device has a base member, a lever arm and a pair of links. The links are pivotally attached at opposite ends thereof respectively to the base and lever arm with the pivots spaced apart from one another and arranged so as to lock in an over-center article clamp down position. An article engaging member is secured to one of the link arms and projects therefrom beyond the lever arm adjacent one end of the same and a finger operable lever lock means is pivotally attached to the lever arm at the other end thereof and engageable with the other link for locking the lever arm in an article securing position. The base member and lever arm are channel-shaped members internested one within the other in an article locking position and have aligned apertures in such position for receiving a padlock to make the unit burglar proof.

Abstract: A carrier for paraphernalia from a motor vehicle comprising a pair of interconnected vertical side frames of inverted V-shape each terminating at its upper end in an apical structure which is provided with an adjusting connection for supporting a vertically tiltable hanger assembly or elongated carrier frame, each side frame having unequal length legs so that it may be mounted on one side with the shorter legs seated on the generally horizontal panels of the vehicle, such as a trunk lid, and at its other side against a vertical lid portion, the hanger assembly having a cross-bar extending through the adjusting connections, and quick-release straps are looped about the cross-bar, the straps being provided with hooks which may be engaged with appropriate portions of the vehicle such as the front and rear edges of the trunk lid. The carrier is so constructed as to be mountable on the roof, sides, trunk lid or hood of the vehicle without bolting.

Abstract: An auto luggage carrier comprising multiple support units, each of which having a cross bar secured to the vehicle at its respective ends. Vertically adjustable load supports adjacent the units ends match the vehicles top configuration and secure the support units to the vehicle.

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: A support assembly for a vehicle includes a pair of strips extending from front to rear. Each strip forms a pair of V shaped ends which are twisted so that the load carried by the support assembly is spread over each strip and an outer surface for the vehicle.

Abstract: A carrier for carrying loads, e.g., bicycles, external to a vehicle is described. It comprises: an inverted U-shaped frame which is usually disposed in an upright position when in use; a set of flexible straps which attach to the lower end of the frame and to an anchor point within a vehicle cavity, e.g., a trunk; a cam attached to each leg of the frame to distribute load forces over the straps, to aid in tensioning the straps to enhance their function of supporting the frame and the load, and to space the carrier from a vehicle; and an adjustable belt connecting the upper end of the frame to the vehicle so that adjustment of the belt permits the frame to pivot about the cams so that it can be rotated downwardly to engage a load which, when attached to the frame, can be raised by appropriate adjustment of the belt to obviate the need to lift the load up to the upright carrier.The carrier can be readily removed from a vehicle by disconnecting the straps at their anchor points.

Abstract: A vehicle attached carrier for mounting on the roof or trunk lid of a vehicle. The carrier includes a plurality of vehicle engaging devices for supporting a load support on the surface of the vehicle. The vehicle attaching devices each include an elongated load distributing member having a pair of relatively parallel pivot pins extending crosswise adjacent opposite ends. The load distributing member is attached intermediate its ends to the load support to transmit downwardly applied forces substantially equally to both pivot pins. First and second foot members are mounted on the pivot pins for pivotal movement about the axis of the pivot pins and for tilting movement in a direction crosswise of the pivot pins to allow the vehicle engaging surface on the foot members to conform to the longitudinal and transverse curvature of the surface of the vehicle.

Abstract: A roof top carrier for a car of the type wherein the ends thereof are attached to the roof structure to be supported thereon. A transverse member is horizontally supported at its ends from the roof structure and has removably attachable thereto an inverted U-shaped retainer carrier and a pivotable locking lever at the ends of the transverse member which has a locking ridge thereon engageable with the end of the retainer carrier when in the locked position to prevent displacement and removal thereof.

Abstract: The invention relates to a motor car body with concealed drip moulding arrangement, whereby a rain channel formed from a fold in the edge of a roof-plate, possibly connected with a part of an internal and/or external side wall plate is covered in the side view by the edge of an adjacent pivotable door or a fixed cover.

Abstract: A collapsible bicycle carrier for mounting on the rear body of a vehicle. The carrier includes a pair of U-shaped frames arranged to extend transversely of the vehicle and which are interconnected by side plates for angular adjustment relative to each other. Bicycle support arms are mounted on the side plates for angular adjustment relative to the side plates and relative to the transverse frames to enable the arms to extend generally horizontally when the carrier is mounted on different types of vehicles.

Abstract: A rear baggage carrier or rack for minibuses, motorhomes, etc., with a base frame and a support frame for baggage. At the upper end, the base frame has bent supporting arms with transverse spars, which can be engaged with the vehicle water run-off rim. The lower end of the base frame is connected to brackets, fixed to the bodywork in the vicinity of the license plate, in such a way that a downwardly directed tensile stress is exerted on the base frame.

Abstract: This invention provides a fastening device for roof racks which is clamped only on one side of a car. The fastening comprises a support bar 10, a rigid leg 12 which embraces one of the lateral rails 2 which make up the roof of the car and a second leg 13 which is adjustably attached to the other lateral rail.