Patent ID: 6702369
Filing Date: 2004-03-09
Classification: B60R

Abstract:
A roof and rack assembly (10) for an automotive vehicle comprising;a roof panel (12) of polymeric organic material and having a top surface (14) with edges (16), (18) extending between first (20) and second (22) ends, retaining elements (30) integrally formed with said roof panel (12) and extending upwardly from said top surface (14), a track (24) for receiving a roof rack member (26) and slidably adjusting the position of the roof rack member (26) along said track (24), and a mounting member (28) for securing said track (24) to said retaining elements (30), a mechanical snap-together element disposed on said retaining elements (30) and said mounting member (28) for snapping said mounting member (28) into retaining engagement with said retaining elements (30).