Patent ID: 6015075
Filing Date: 2000-01-18
Classification: B60R

Abstract:
An article carrier assembly for attachment to a vehicle roof panel, the roof panel having a recessed portion, the article carrier assembly comprising:a side rail attachable to the vehicle roof panel, said side rail having an outboard portion extending away from the recessed portion and having an outer surface, and an inboard portion extending into the recessed portion, said inboard portion including a support leg and an edge portion defining a track; anda cross rail, a retainer supporting said cross rail having a latch connected thereto, said latch being engageable with said edge portion for securing the retainer in discrete positions along the side rail, said retainer having a foot retained in said inboard portion track and being substantially hidden behind said outer surface when viewed from a position alongside the vehicle wherein said foot has a loop portion extending in a channel defined between said support leg and said edge portion.