Vehicle roof rack
AssigneesWilliam Harry Nobbs, Harold Bowker, Peter Frank Tyburski, Geoffrey Hesketh
InventorsWilliam Harry Nobbs, Harold Bowker, Peter Frank Tyburski
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Abstract
The vehicle roof rack comprises a rectangular framework including opposed side frames, opposed end frames, and a base formed by the least two panel members extending between the side frames. One of the panel members is adjustably mounted so that, when the roof rack is removed from a vehicle and is inverted to bring the base uppermost, the adjustable panel member may be raised relative to the side frames so as to form a table, while the other panel member(s) provides a seat alongside the table. The resulting table and seat unit is primarily intended for use in outdoor activities such as camping and picnicing.
Claims9
A vehicle roof rack structure comprising:
- a framework of opposed side frames interconnected by opposed end frames unisonly forming a rectangular box-like configuration of side and end walls,
- a base formed by a pair of panel members extending between the opposed side frames,
- means for adjusting the height of one of the panel members relative to the side frames and the other panel member,
- means for selectively securing the adjustable one of the panel members in a first position substantially coplanar with the other of the panel members for constituting therewith the base of the roof rack and upon inversion of the framework in a second position raised relative to the other of the panel members for constituting therewith a combination table and seating unit, and means for attaching the framework to the vehicle roof when the adjustable one of the panel members is in its first position.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.