Patent ID: 6641012
Filing Date: 2003-11-04
Classification: B60R

Abstract:
A load carrier foot adapted for releasable securement upon an edge portion of a vehicle roof, said load carrier foot comprising:a support member for abutment against a vehicle roof; a clamping member coupled to said support member by a retainer member, said clamping member being operable between a clamping configuration and a released configuration upon an edge portion of a vehicle roof; said clamping member having a first connection piece and said retainer member having a second connection piece for releasably interconnecting said clamping member and said retainer member wherein one of said connection pieces forms an insertion space and the other of said connection pieces forms an insertion member for insertion into said insertion space; and a latch device for releasably securing said insertion member within said insertion space for facilitating installation of different clamping members into said load carrier foot and said latch device being adapted for snapping engagement into a secured position for coupling together said retainer member and said clamping member.