Patent ID: 9193305
Filing Date: 2015-11-24
Classification: B60R

Abstract:
1. A movable utility rack, comprising: a base structure configured for mounting to a vehicle, the base structure defining a front end and a rear end; a first track assembly defining a channel and mounted at the front end; a second track assembly defining a channel and mounted at the rear end; a first support member slidably received within the channel of the first track assembly; a second support member slidably received within the channel of the second track assembly; a drive arrangement operably connected to the first and second support members to move the first and second support members relative to the channels of the first and second track assemblies along an arcuate path; wherein a plurality of gear teeth are formed along a bottom edge of each of the first and second support members; wherein each of the first and second support members includes a plurality of roller bearings extending outwardly therefrom for guiding the first and second support members within the channels defined by the first and second track assemblies, respectively.