Patent ID: 8528799
Filing Date: 2013-09-10
Classification: B60R,F16B

Abstract:
1. A vehicle article carrier system for use on an outer body roof surface of a vehicle to removably support articles above the outer body roof surface, the system comprising: a pair of support rails secured to the outer body surface generally parallel to one another, and extending along a major longitudinal axis of the vehicle; at least one cross bar having dimensions sufficient to extend between the support rails when the support rails are secured to the outer body surface of the vehicle; said cross bar having a central portion and a pair of end supports at opposite ends of said central portion; each said support rail including a decorative cover and metallic support element, the decorative cover being positioned over the metallic support element to at least substantially cover the metallic support element, the metallic support element including: each said end support further including: each said end support further including a securing component sized to fit through the key-shaped opening in the metallic support element, and a locking component adapted to engage the securing component and to secure the end support, using the securing component, to the metallic support element.