Modular system for a vehicle

A modular system for a vehicle, comprising:

• means for mounting one or more elongated members to the interior of a vehicle;
• means for removably attaching one or more articles to the one or more elongated members;
• and
• means for providing utilities to the one or more articles when the articles are attached to the one or more elongated members.

A method of mounting an article on a vehicle, comprising:

• providing a material for one or more elongated members so that at least a portion of the one or more elongated members is electrically conductive;
• coupling the one or more elongated members to at least one of an interior overhead portion, an interior cargo portion and an interior side portion of the vehicle;
• attaching one or more holders to the article, the one or more holders having a shape adapted to at least partially surround the one or more elongated members;
• mounting the article on the one or more elongated members by releasably engaging the one or more holders and the one or more elongated members;
• and
• energizing the article.

A method of mounting an article on a vehicle, comprising:

• coupling an elongated member to a headliner of the vehicle;
• attaching a holder to the article, the holder having a shape adapted to at least partially surround the elongated member;
• mounting the article on the elongated member by releasably engaging the holder and the elongated member;
• and
• energizing the article.

A system for attaching articles to an interior portion of a vehicle, comprising:

• a member having a recess, the member coupled to the interior portion;
• an article adapted for mounting to the member along the interior portion;
• and
• a holder coupled to the article and positioned to align with the member, the holder having an attachment portion comprising a resilient material biased to releasably interface with the member by engaging the recess when the article is mounted on the member, and a latch whereby the attachment portion is released from the recess when the latch is actuated.

A modular system for a vehicle, comprising:

• one or more elongated members adapted to be coupled to at least one of an interior overhead portion, an interior cargo portion and an interior side portion of a vehicle;
• one or more articles configured to removably and interchangeably attach to the one or more elongated members;
• an interlock configured to prevent placement of the one or more articles on the one or more elongated members at locations restricted by the interlock;
• and
• a utility system for providing utilities to the one or more articles.

A modular system for a vehicle, comprising:

• one or more elongated members including an opening forming an elongated passage and adapted to be coupled to at least one of an interior overhead portion, an interior cargo portion and an interior side portion of a vehicle;
• one or more articles configured to removably attach to the one or more elongated members;
• and
• a utility system comprising a utility interface having a plurality of ports configured to be operatively coupled with one or more utility supply sources and the one or more elongated members for providing utilities to the one or more articles.

A method of mounting an article on a vehicle, comprising:

• coupling one or more elongated members to an interior overhead portion of the vehicle;
• attaching one or more holders to the article, the one or more holders having a shape adapted to at least partially surround the one or more elongated members;
• and
• mounting the article on the one or more elongated members by releasably engaging the one or more holders and the one or more elongated members.