Patent ID: 7111764
Filing Date: 2006-09-26
Classification: B60R,Y10T

Abstract:
1. In combination with a ladder rack adapted for mounting on a vehicle, a clamp assembly for securing a ladder to said ladder rack, said clamp assembly comprising: first and second spaced-apart holders adapted for engaging the ladder and said ladder rack, respectively; an elongated gear rack interconnecting said first and second holders; a pinion operatively engaging said gear rack, and comprising a plurality of uniformly spaced teeth formed along an entire circumference of said pinion; a hand knob rotatable about a notional axis extending centrally through said pinion, and adapted for rotating said pinion to thereby move said first article holder along said gear rack relative to said second article holder; a locking bar comprising a plurality of spaced teeth adapted for meshing with respective teeth of said gear rack in a locked position; and means for moving said locking bar between the locked position and a released position, such that: