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POWERED CARGO RACK FOR TALL VEHICLES

[Category : - Automotive Accessories ]
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Car top carriers mounted on SUV type vehicles present difficulties in loading and unloading due to roof height. This patent is for a mechanism that enables a car top carrier to be automatically raised or lowered to facilitate the loading and unloading of these carriers. Movement to/from the roof level is accomplished by an electrically powered drive system. During all operations the load remains parallel to the ground so that ease of loading/unloading is maximized. At roof height the cargo motion onto and off the roof is parallel to the ground while motion between roof height and loading/unloading position is near vertical. The invention includes elements that ensure the majority of the cargo load is supported on the ground during loading/unloading, thus ensuring vehicle loads are minimized. All parts of the system are stowed in a low profile roof mounted package that securely holds the carrier in place. Setup and operation involve a minimal number of easy to execute steps. A product family is envisioned including versions that load from the side or rear of the vehicle and versions for car top boxes, bicycles, or kayaks/canoes.
Sale of this patent includes a full IP package as follows:
• Patent
• Solidworks 3D engineering design (ready for initial prototype)
• Product family definition
• Initial market analysis
• Initial business planning
• Initial financial analysis

The inventor is a mechanical engineer and is available to consult or to design/build a first prototype. We look forward to all inquiries and offers.

Patent publications:

US 9463748

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