Fastener for luggage rack on vehicle roof - uses filler pieces locked into grooves against frame support feet. fillers have handle, to enable movement, which is joined to cam or eccentric

摘要

The system has longitudinal grooves (11) which are covered by filler pieces (25) guided by spring-loaded rocker arms (26). The region of the support foot (21) lying at a level below the top of the filler pieces is matched to the cross section of the groove. The handle (22) provided to move the filler pieces is joined to a cam or eccentric (30). The cam makes a positive engagement with a hook or pin (17) on the filler piece by the use of a locking hook (23). ADVANTAGE - Prevents external access to the fastening elements when the vehicle is locked.