Patent ID: 6547311
Filing Date: 2003-04-15
Classification: B60P

Abstract:
A releasable track assembly for attachment to a side wall of a vehicle comprising:a track having an elongate body mountable to a top surface of the side wall of the vehicle, the track constructed and arranged to support a rack thereon; at least one adjustable clamp member having a first portion supported by the elongate body and a second portion including a gripping surface supportable on an underside of the side wall of the vehicle so as to releasably mount the track to the side wall of the vehicle, wherein the track assembly is attached to the vehicle in a non-permanent manner such that a user can remove or adjust the track assembly relative to the sidewall of the vehicle by adjusting the clamp, wherein the gripping surface is serrated and includes a plurality of teeth and grooves; and a plate member attachable to the underside of the side wall of the vehicle, the plate member including a plurality of teeth and grooves for engaging the corresponding grooves and teeth on the gripping surface.