Patent ID: 8616424
Filing Date: 2013-12-31
Classification: B60R

Abstract:
1. A carrier rack mounted to a vehicle for transporting cargo in a position above a roof of the vehicle, comprising: an elongate base member; a pivot mechanism mounted to the elongate base member and configured to rotate relative to the elongate base member; a frame coupled to the pivot mechanism for supporting cargo, the frame including a first support member substantially defining a first plane and a second support member substantially defining a second plane transverse to the first plane; a first cargo mount coupled to the first support member for securing cargo to the first support member; and a second cargo mount coupled to the second support member for securing cargo to the second support member, the second cargo mount defining a trough and including a restraining member for securing cargo within the trough; wherein the pivot mechanism is configured to pivot the frame between a loading position and a stowed position for transport, the first support member being oriented substantially horizontal above the roof of the vehicle in the stowed position.