Patent ID: 6971563
Filing Date: 2005-12-06
Classification: B60P,B60R

Abstract:
1. A ladder rack assembly comprising ladder rack members, each ladder rack member comprising: (a) a first tubular extrusion of a first predetermined length and having generally planar top and bottom surfaces joined by arcuate side surfaces to create a generally oval cross-section and including an interior, integrally formed, generally V-shaped support structure extending between the generally planar top and bottom surfaces, the bottom surface including first and second parallel, spaced-apart channels extending said predetermined length, each of said channels defined by first and second walls extending perpendicular to the planar bottom surface, the second wall including a longitudinal groove to define a flange; (b) a pair of support leg members attachable to a work vehicle for elevating the first tubular extrusion above a level of a roof of the work vehicle; and (c) clamping means adapted to cooperate with the flange on the second wall and the longitudinal groove for rigidly coupling the support leg members to the tubular extrusion proximate opposed end portions thereof.