摘要 |
An article carrier system (10) for supporting and securing articles on a generally horizontally extending exterior body surface (12) of an automobile comprising at least two elongated slats (16, 18) fixedly secured to the surface, extending in positions substantially parallel to one another, and having article supporting surfaces (20, 21) on the upper sides thereof, at least one elongated cross member (24) extending transversely of the slats (16, 18) and having end portions (30) slidable along the lengths of the slats (16, 18) and removable mounted on the slats (16, 18), and at least one tie down and/or positioning member (38) slidably and adjustable disposed on the cross member (24) or one of the slats, including a mechanism for clampingly engaging (45, 47) the tie down and/or positioning member in selected positions along the length of the cross member or slat (16, 18). |