Patent ID: 6050466
Filing Date: 2000-04-18
Classification: B60R

Abstract:
An adjustable article carrier for use on vehicles, said article carrier comprising:longitudinally extending side rails for mounting on said vehicle, each of said side rails having a longitudinal channel;at least one cross member rollingly supported on said side rails by a first roller, said cross member including an end bracket having an upper guide and a lower guide, wherein said cross member extends substantially along a horizontal axis;said first roller being located in said upper guide and said upper guide being received in said longitudinal channel for rollingly engaging one of said side rails to facilitate movement of said cross member along said side rails in a longitudinal direction of travel;said first roller rotating about an axis that is positioned substantially perpendicular to said horizontal axis;said lower guide operatively cooperating with said one of said side rails at a location spaced away from and exterior to said channel; anda locking device associated with said cross member for selectively preventing cross member movement relative to said side rails.