Patent ID: 6015074
Filing Date: 2000-01-18
Classification: B60R

Abstract:
A roof rack for a vehicle, comprising:a support member adapted to be detachably secured to a roof of a vehicle;a telescoping member slidably attached to said support member for movement between a retracted and an extended position, said telescoping member including:a first segment hinged to a second segment about a horizontal axis, said second segment being free from contact with said support member when said telescoping member is in said extended position, whereby said second segment is selectively rotatable about said horizontal axis;a generally L-shaped member having a first portion attached to an outer end of said second segment of said telescoping member and a laterally extending second portion extending above and generally parallel to said support member when said telescoping member is in said retracted position whereby said second portion of said L-shaped member is adapted for receiving a load thereon and for spacing the load on said rack above said support member and the vehicle's roof; anda brace fixed to said support member and supporting said telescoping member when in said extended position to limit the rotation of said second segment of said telescoping member and prevent contact with the vehicle.