CROSSBAR-TO-VEHICLE COUPLER HAVING ADJUSTABLE TOE ANGLE

摘要

A crossbar-to-vehicle coupler may include an intra-coupler toe adjustment mechanism. The toe adjustment mechanism may include a pair of structural frames connected at a pivot joint. In some examples, the frames may be secured by a securement mechanism and/or limited in rotation by a mechanical stop. In some examples, an outer housing of the coupler may be fixed to only one of the two frames. A detent mechanism may be provided, including the outer housing and one of the two frames.

主权项

1. A rack for carrying cargo on top of a vehicle, the rack comprising:
a crossbar; and a coupler configured to mount an end portion of the crossbar on top of a vehicle, the coupler including
a body having a first frame portion fixedly coupled to the crossbar, a second frame portion connected to the first frame portion, and a substantially continuous outer housing at least partially surrounding the first and the second frame portions, the outer housing fixed to only the first frame portion or to only the second frame portion, anda vehicle interface coupled to the second frame portion of the body, the vehicle interface configured to attach the coupler to the top of the vehicle; wherein the second frame portion is pivotable around a substantially vertical axis relative to the first frame portion to orient the vehicle interface at a plurality of different toe angles relative to the crossbar.