Adjustable and releasable clamp-on track assembly and method of use with a vehicle

Abstract

A releasable and adjustable clamp-on track assembly is provided for releasably and adjustably attaching an overhead rack, or the like, to the walls of a vehicle, such as a pickup truck. The clamp-on track assembly includes a track having an elongate body mountable on the side wall of the pickup truck by a clamp member. One end of the clamp member engages the elongate body, while the opposite end of the clamp is supported by the underside of the side wall of the truck. The clamp may be slidably received within a slot formed in the elongate body so that the clamp can be positioned anywhere along the length of the track, as desired. An adjustable fastener may additionally be provided which, when tightened, secures the clamp to the underside of the side wall of the truck in order to mount the track assembly. When the fastener is loosened the clamp is released from engagement with the truck's side wall so that the track assembly may be removed from the truck The clamp member may also be formed of two pieces, with one of the pieces being pivotable relative to the other.

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