Cargo bearing device

Abstract

A cargo carrying device (100) for mounting to a roof of a vehicle, the cargo carrying device (100) comprising a base (102) and a cover (104) hingedly associated with the base (102) to move the cover (104) relative to the base (102) between an open position and a closed position, the base (102) and the cover (104) defining an interior volume (V) of the cargo carrying device (100) 5, the cover (104) comprises a base (102) having an inner volume accessible by pivoting the cover (104) relative to the base (102) to an open position, where the base (102) comprises a rim portion (106) defining a perimeter of the base (102), where the cover (104) comprises an inner volume portion (V1) arranged at least partially in front of and above the rim portion (106) when the cover (104) is in a closed position relative to the base (102).

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The present disclosure relates to a cargo carrying device, in particular to a roof box, and to reducing its aerodynamic drag and improving its safety and ease of use. BACKGROUND

[0002] Cargo carrying devices, such as roof boxes or roof baskets, mounted on the roof of a vehicle are generally relied upon to increase the cargo capacity of a vehicle, allowing additional cargo to be carried on the roof of the vehicle in question. This trend is more pronounced as the demand for mobility increases, while efforts are made to reduce the impact that personal transportation can have on the environment.

[0003] In this sense, roof boxes are beneficial in that they allow for a temporary increase in the luggage capacity of a vehicle, which can allow families to own a smaller car than would otherwise be required.

[0004] However, as roof boxes mounted to the roof of a vehicle will have an impact on the aerodynamic drag of the associated vehicle, and thus on its fuel / energy consumption, roof box manufacturers are constantly striving to develop roof boxes with improved aerodynamic efficiency.

[0005] Furthermore, the safety of roof boxes and the user experience when using a roof box have been continuously improved. For example, a known problem with some prior art roof boxes that are loaded with cargo and subjected to a strong deceleration is the "fish mouth", which refers to the situation where a gap is formed in the front of the roof box between the base and the lid of the roof box, and can have the risk of causing cargo to fall out of the interior of the roof box and thus create a hazard. SUMMARY

[0006] In view of the above, it is an object of the present invention to provide an improved cargo carrying device that alleviates at least one of the drawbacks of the prior art. For example, it is an object of the present invention to provide a cargo carrying device with improved safety. Furthermore, it is an object of the present invention to reduce the environmental impact of a cargo carrying device in terms of: the materials used; and the negative impact on the energy consumption of the associated vehicle. Furthermore, it is an object of the present invention to improve the ease of use of a cargo carrying device.

[0007] This object is achieved by the subject matter of the independent claims. Advantageous embodiments are apparent from the dependent claims, the description and the figures.

[0008] In a first aspect, a cargo carrying arrangement for mounting to a roof of a vehicle is provided. The cargo carrying arrangement comprises a base and a lid hingedly associated with the base for moving the lid relative to the base between an open position and a closed position. The base and the lid define an interior volume of the cargo carrying arrangement, which is accessible by pivoting the lid relative to the base to the open position. The base comprises a rim portion defining a periphery of the base, wherein the lid comprises an interior volume portion arranged at least partially in front of and above the rim portion when the lid is in the closed position relative to the base. The interior volume portion reduces the risk of a gap being formed between the lid and the base when the lid is subjected to a forwardly directed force, e.g. from loose cargo inside the cargo carrying arrangement during rapid deceleration.

[0009] The front inner surface of the lid can be arranged above the front portion of the rim portion, whereby any loose cargo is guided to the front inner surface and thus the position where the resultant force will occur is predictable. Thus, the lid of the cargo carrying arrangement can more easily be provided with a geometry intended to withstand the force and thus the safety of the cargo carrying arrangement can be improved.

[0010] The interior volume portion can be defined by a protrusion in the lid, thereby providing an additional effect of forming a narrower and tapered forward facing interface, which faces the wind during travel, such an interface reducing the drag generated by the cargo carrying arrangement.

[0011] The lid can be formed from one sheet of material.

[0012] The lid can comprise a front deflector plate configured to deflect wind around the base, and wherein the deflector plate is arranged below the protrusion. By its arrangement below the protrusion, the deflector plate is more convenient to reduce the risk of a gap being formed between the lid and the base, thereby improving the safety of the cargo carrying arrangement.

[0013] The deflector plate can extend substantially linearly from the protrusion to a bottom edge of the lid.

[0014] The vertical extension of the deflector plate from the protrusion to the bottom edge can be greater in a central portion of the deflector plate than in lateral portions. Thus, the deflector plate has the longest extension at the center of the position where the risk of a gap being formed is the greatest. In the positions where the risk is lower, less material can be used in the deflector plate in the lateral directions of the cargo carrying arrangement.

[0015] The lid can be hingedly associated with the base such that the lid is pivotable about a lid axis substantially parallel with a longitudinal direction of the cargo carrying arrangement.

[0016] The protrusion can have an elongation in a lateral / transverse direction of the cover, thereby forming a structural reinforcement of the cover. Thus, the protrusion can form a rib-like portion having a lateral extension along the width of the cover.

[0017] The cover can further comprise a cover extension portion arranged rearward of the protrusion and configured to allow displacement of the inner volume portion in a forward and / or downward direction relative to the top surface of the cover when a forwardly directed force is applied to the inner side of the protrusion in the cover. Thus, by providing an inherent and predefined extension portion in the cover, the risk of failure of the cover in such a case can be reduced. Furthermore, in combination with the protrusion and the inner volume portion, the possibility of creating a force in a specific position will be increased, whereby the cover extension portion can be formed accordingly.

[0018] The cover extension portion can be formed by a transition in the cover having a concave cross-sectional curvature. Thus, by deviating from the continuous curvature and / or shape of the cover, the cover extension portion, the cover has an inherent ability to elastically extend when a force is applied on the inner side of the protrusion.

[0019] The cover extension portion can form a height difference between a first portion and a second portion of the cover, such that when a pulling force is applied on the cover extension portion in the plane of the first portion and / or in the plane of the second portion, a rotational force will be formed in the cover extension portion for reducing the height difference. The inherent flexibility of the material of the cover in combination with the above-mentioned geometrical properties provides the cover with an amount of extension, which reduces the risk of creating too high stresses in the cover and failure of the cover.

[0020] The cover extension portion can extend at an angle relative to the longitudinal direction of the cargo carrier, and wherein at least a portion of each cover side portion is not provided with a cover extension portion. Thus, when elongation / extension occurs in the cover extension portion and especially in the longitudinal direction of the cargo carrier across the cover extension portion, the direction of the displacement of the inner volume portion can be controlled to some extent. Since a portion of each cover side portion is not provided with a cover extension portion, this portion can be used to control the position where elasticity is provided in the cover.

[0021] The portion of each cover side portion which is not provided with a cover extension portion can be arranged at least partly below the front inner surface of the cover, thereby enabling forward and / or downward displacement of the inner volume portion.

[0022] In a second aspect, a cargo carrier for mounting to a roof of a vehicle is provided. The cargo carrier comprises a base and a lid hingedly associated with the base for moving the lid relative to the base between an open position and a closed position. The base and the lid define an interior volume of the cargo carrier, which is accessible by pivoting the lid relative to the base to the open position, wherein said base comprises a rim portion defining a periphery of the base. The lid comprises a grip portion attached in a recess of the lid, and wherein the recess forms an inner abutment surface configured to abut the base when the lid is in the closed position. Thus, the lid can be provided with support that is concealable from a user's view, providing less restrictions to the design of the cargo carrier without compromising functionality. The grip portion can further be provided with locking functionality.

[0023] The inner abutment surface can have an extension along a longitudinal direction of the cargo carrier, such as a parallel extension or a curved extension to the longitudinal direction of the cargo carrier. The inner abutment surface can further be arranged substantially horizontally. Preferably, the inner abutment surface extends in correspondence with the rim portion of the base.

[0024] At least one grip portion and a corresponding recess can be arranged on a side portion of the lid.

[0025] The inner abutment surface can be substantially aligned with a cargo carrier locking device in a longitudinal direction of the cargo carrier for locking the lid in the closed position relative to the base, thereby facilitating providing a defined position where the lid meets the base and the locking device is engaged.

[0026] The recess can further comprise an attachment surface for a lid hinge, said grip portion concealing said attachment surface when attached in the recess.

[0027] The inner abutment surface can be configured to abut a rim portion of the base when the lid is in the closed position.

[0028] In a third aspect, a cargo carrier for mounting to a roof of a vehicle is provided. The cargo carrier comprises a base and a lid hingedly associated with the base for moving the lid relative to the base between an open position and a closed position. The base and the lid define an interior volume of the cargo carrier, which is accessible by pivoting the lid relative to the base to the open position. The lid comprises at least one reinforcing element for increasing the rigidity of the lid.

[0029] The at least one reinforcing element can be elastic and attached to the lid such that a pre-tensioning force is provided to the lid, thereby providing a lid with a base pre-stressed state, thereby giving the lid an increased stiffness. As the stiffness of the lid of a cargo carrying device, such as a roof box, can be very low, only a low pre-tensioning force is needed to provide stability. The reinforcing element is further beneficial in mitigating or adjusting manufacturing tolerances, which can be a problem for components manufactured from plastic sheet material.

[0030] Each reinforcing element can comprise discrete attachment points to the lid along its length, thereby facilitating assembly of the lid and each reinforcing element.

[0031] The reinforcing element can be attached to a lid side portion, and wherein the pre-tensioning force from the reinforcing element acts on the lid side portion in a direction away from a central longitudinal plane of the cargo carrying device, thereby providing resistance against bending forces caused by the weight of the lid when the lid is placed in the open position. Furthermore, in most cases, during closing of the lid, the force of a lid lifter has to be overcome, which provides an opening force to the lid. This further reinforces the bending forces when a user pulls the lid in the closing direction, which can cause unwanted elastic deformations to be particularly pronounced in the lid side portions intended to abut / encircle the base. The reinforcing element reduces the risk of unwanted interference occurring between the base and the lid.

[0032] Each reinforcing element can be attached to opposite lid side portions, thereby providing a lateral / transverse extension of each reinforcing element.

[0033] An end portion of each reinforcing element can be attached to a lid hinge in a first attachment point, thereby providing a reinforcing force directly to the location of the lid hinge and the location of the lid where the forces are highest when supported by the hinge when in the open position.

[0034] The lid can comprise a cut-out at its front and / or rear portion, and wherein at least one reinforcing element is arranged to support opposite lid side portions adjacent to the cut-out, thereby mitigating any weakening effect that the cut-out can otherwise have on the lid side portions adjacent to the cut-out.

[0035] A plurality of reinforcing elements can be arranged in the lid, distributed along a longitudinal direction of the cargo carrying device.

[0036] Each reinforcing element can be attached to the lid in at least one second attachment point, which secures each reinforcing element to an inner surface of the lid.

[0037] Each reinforcing element can be formed from an elongated elastic element, preferably from a rod and / or bar of a metal material that is bent to extend in a generally U-shape.

[0038] In a further configuration, a cargo carrying arrangement for mounting to a roof of a vehicle is provided. The cargo carrying arrangement comprises a base and a cover hingedly associated with the base to move the cover relative to the base between an open position and a closed position.

[0039] The base and the cover define an interior volume of the cargo carrying arrangement, which is accessible by pivoting the cover relative to the base to the open position. The cover comprises a transition area bridging a central roof portion and a lateral roof portion. The transition area extends in a longitudinal direction along the cover and in a lateral direction from a lateral outer portion of the central roof portion to a lateral inner portion of the lateral roof portion. The transition area comprises a first transition area in which the lateral outer portion of the central roof portion is arranged at a higher level than the lateral inner portion of the lateral roof portion and a second transition area in which the lateral outer portion of the central roof portion is arranged at a lower level than the lateral inner portion of the lateral roof portion.

[0040] The first transition area and the second transition area are connectable to each other in the longitudinal direction by an inversion section. The inversion section can be configured concave, or can be configured to bend in only one direction between the lateral inner portion of the lateral roof portion and the lateral outer portion of the central roof portion, or can comprise a straight section.

[0041] In the lateral direction of the cover, the first transition area and the second transition area can comprise or can define a step between the lateral outer portion of the central roof portion and the lateral inner portion of the lateral roof portion.

[0042] In the first transition area, a surface geometry can change in a lateral outward direction from convex to concave.

[0043] In the second transition area, a surface geometry can change in a lateral outward direction from concave to convex.

[0044] The first transition area can connect a first central roof portion with a first lateral roof portion and the second transition area can connect a second central roof portion with a second lateral roof portion.

[0045] A longitudinal transition between the first central roof portion and the second central roof portion can be seamless and / or smooth.

[0046] A lateral first transition section between the first lateral roof portion and the second lateral roof portion can be stepped or kinked. In the lateral first transition section, a surface geometry can change in a longitudinal rearward direction from concave to convex. The lateral first transition section can comprise a concave section.

[0047] Starting from an inner transition portion defining a transition between a lateral inner portion of the first lateral top portion and a lateral inner portion of the second lateral top portion, the transition between the first lateral top portion and the second lateral top portion extends at least partially in a longitudinal forward direction of the lid, for example to a lateral outer transition portion at which a transition between the lateral top portion and the lid side portion is formed.

[0048] A longitudinal rear end of the first lateral top portion and a longitudinal front end of the second lateral top portion can extend at least partially substantially parallel to each other and / or can extend at least partially outward and forward starting from a lateral inner portion. The first lateral top portion can have a smaller extension in lateral direction than the second lateral top portion. The second lateral top portion can be arranged rearward of the first lateral top portion.

[0049] The lateral inner portion and the longitudinal rear side portion of the first lateral top portion can define a V-shape open in forward direction, for example when the lid is viewed from top.

[0050] In a top view of the lid, the lateral inner portion and the longitudinal rear side portion of the first lateral top portion can extend at an angle of less than 90 degrees, wherein the longitudinal rear side portion can extend in forward direction from the lateral inner portion.

[0051] In a top view of the lid, a transition length between the first central top portion and the first lateral top portion can be shorter than a transition length between the first lateral top portion and the second lateral top portion.

[0052] The lid can comprise lid side portions having a first lid side portion and a second lid side portion. A longitudinal rear end portion of the first lid side portion and a longitudinal front end portion of the second lid side portion can be arranged at different lateral positions, in particular such that the longitudinal front end portion of the second lid side portion is disposed laterally outward of the longitudinal rear end portion of the first lid side portion. The first lid side portion can be configured such that it extends more rearward in a lower portion than in an upper portion thereof. The second lid side portion can be configured such that it extends more forward in an upper portion than in a lower portion thereof.

[0053] In the first transition region, the surface geometry of the top surface can change from convex to concave. In the second transition region, the surface geometry of the top surface can change from concave to convex.

[0054] In some configurations, the cargo carrying apparatus includes a first central top portion, a second central top portion, and a third central top portion disposed in sequence in a rearward direction of the cover. A rear transition between the second central top portion and the third central top portion can be convex. A connection between an upper side of the third central top portion and the rear transition can be formed in a concave manner. The cover can be formed from one sheet of material. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0055] Embodiments of the application cited as examples are described in more detail below, with reference to the drawings.

[0056] In the drawings: Figure 1 A front perspective view of a cargo carrying apparatus is disclosed.

[0057] Figure 2 A rear perspective view of a cargo carrying apparatus is disclosed.

[0058] Figure 3 A rear perspective view of a cover of a cargo carrying apparatus is disclosed.

[0059] Figure 4 A cross-sectional detail view of a front portion of a cargo carrying apparatus is disclosed.

[0060] Figure 5 A front perspective view of a front portion of a cargo carrying apparatus is disclosed.

[0061] Figure 6 A front view of a cargo carrying apparatus is disclosed.

[0062] Figure 7 A perspective detail view of a recess in a cover side portion of a cargo carrying apparatus is disclosed.

[0063] Figure 8 A perspective view of a grip portion of a cargo carrying apparatus is disclosed.

[0064] Figure 9 A cross-sectional detail view of a cargo carrying apparatus is disclosed.

[0065] Figure 10 A rear view of a cargo carrying apparatus is disclosed.

[0066] Figure 11 A bottom view of a rear portion of a cover of a cargo carrying apparatus is disclosed.

[0067] Figure 12 A detail view of a reinforcing element of a cargo carrying apparatus is disclosed.

[0068] Figure 13 A perspective view of a cargo carrying apparatus according to a further embodiment is disclosed.

[0069] Figure 14 A rear perspective view of a cargo carrying arrangement is disclosed. Figure 13

[0070] Figure 15 A detailed view of an upper rear portion of a cover of a cargo carrying arrangement is disclosed. Figure 13 Figure 14

[0071] Figure 16 A longitudinal sectional view of a rear portion of a cover according to an embodiment is disclosed.

[0072] Figure 17 A side view of a cargo carrying arrangement is disclosed. Figure 13 Figure 14

[0073] Figure 18 A top view of a rear portion of a cover of a cargo carrying arrangement is disclosed. Figure 13 Figure 14 Figure 16

[0074] Figure 19 A schematic view of a reverse section on a cargo carrying arrangement according to an embodiment is disclosed.

[0075] The accompanying drawings illustrate exemplary embodiments of the present application and, as such, are not necessarily drawn to scale. It should be appreciated that the illustrative embodiments DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0076] The following detailed description is merely exemplary in nature and is not intended to limit the application and use. Furthermore, there is no intention to be bound by any theory presented in the preceding background or the following detailed description.

[0077] Embodiments of the present disclosure are described in detail with reference to embodiments as illustrated in the accompanying drawings. References to “one embodiment”, “an embodiment”, “some embodiments”, etc., indicate that the described embodiment can include a particular feature, structure, or characteristic, but every embodiment can not necessarily include the particular feature, structure, or characteristic. Moreover, such phrases are not necessarily referring to the same embodiment. Furthermore, when a particular feature, structure, or characteristic is described in connection with an embodiment, it is submitted that it is within the knowledge of those skilled in the art to effect such feature, structure, or characteristic in connection with other embodiments whether or not explicitly described.

[0078] ​​​​​​​​Spatially relative terms, such as "under", "below", "lower", "over", "upper", "on", "top", "relative", and the like, can be used herein for ease of description to describe one element or feature's relationship to another element(s) or feature(s) as illustrated in the figures. The spatially relative terms are intended to encompass different orientations of the device in use or operation in addition to the orientations depicted in the figures. The devices can be otherwise oriented (rotated 90 degrees or at other orientations) and the spatially relative descriptors used herein interpreted accordingly.

[0079] The term describing a portion or a member as "releasable" and / or "detachable" relates to a configuration in which the portion or member is at least separable from another component or member without destroying one of the cooperating portions or members. The terms can also describe a configuration in which the portions and members are separable or disengageable without tools (tool-less). The term describing a portion or a member as "positively locked" and / or "positively coupled" relates to a configuration in which the portion or member is in positive engagement, positive mechanical engagement, interlocking contact.

[0080] Figure 1 and Figure 2 A front perspective view and a rear perspective view of a cargo carrier 100 according to the teachings herein are disclosed. The cargo carrier 100 is generally a roof box 100 that is most commonly mounted to a vehicle via a roof rack (not shown) and suitable attachment elements 148 for securing the roof box 100 to the roof rack, such as a clamping jaw or T-rail adapter between the roof box and the roof rack.

[0081] The cargo carrier 100 comprises a base 102 and a lid 104 hingedly associated with the base 102 to move the lid 104 relative to the base 102 between an open position and a closed position. The base 102 and / or the lid 104 are preferably formed from plastic and / or composite material, for example in a thermoforming process and / or a vacuum forming process. Other manufacturing methods and materials can also be applied as recognized by the skilled person, and the teachings herein are not limited to the cargo carrier, the above-mentioned materials and manufacturing methods.

[0082] As Figure 1 illustrated, a longitudinal direction L of the cargo carrier 100 is defined. When the cargo carrier 100 is mounted to a vehicle, the longitudinal direction L of the cargo carrier 100 will be arranged parallel to a corresponding longitudinal direction of the vehicle. A front portion 100a, 104a of the cargo carrier 100 and the lid 104, respectively, is defined relative to the longitudinal direction L. Correspondingly, a rear portion 100b, 104b of the cargo carrier 100 and the lid 104 relative to the longitudinal direction L is also defined Figure 1A transverse or lateral direction T is defined accordingly, which extends perpendicular to the longitudinal direction L.

[0083] The base 102 and the lid 104 define an interior volume V of the cargo carrier 100, which is enclosed when the lid 104 is in the closed position. The interior volume V is generally protected to some extent from ambient factors such that, for example, water or dust cannot enter the cargo carrier 100 during normal use, and thus there is no risk of contaminating any cargo stored in the cargo carrier. The interior volume V is accessible by pivoting the lid 104 relative to the base 102 to an open position.

[0084] The cargo carrier 100 can comprise a cargo carrier locking device 134 for locking the lid 104 in the closed position relative to the base 102. As exemplified in the figures, the locking device 134 can be arranged on the base 102. One cargo carrier locking device 134 can be provided on each side of the cargo carrier 100, for example to enable double-sided opening of the cargo carrier 100. The locking device 134 can be configured to automatically lock the lid 104 on the base 102 when the lid 104 is brought to the closed position. The lid 104 is preferably hingedly associated with the base 102 such that the lid 104 can be pivoted about a lid axis Al (shown in Figure 10 and Figure 11 The cargo carrier 100 can be provided with double-sided opening such that the lid 104 can be pivoted about the lid axis Al at the inner side of either lateral side of the lid 104. Accordingly, the locking device 134 can be configured to cooperate with a hinge 136 provided on the lid 104, thereby allowing the hinge 134 to function both as a latch and as a hinge. Furthermore, one or more lid lifters can be provided, thereby facilitating opening and / or closing of the lid 104. The lid lifters can be configured such that they provide a force in the opening direction to the lid 104 when the lid 104 is moved away from the closed position relative to the base 102, and such that the lid 104 is held in the open position by the lid lifters. Lid lifters are well known in the art and will therefore not be described further herein.

[0085] As exemplified in Figure 3 The base 102 can comprise a rim portion 106. The rim portion 106 defines a periphery of the base 102. The rim portion 106 can also be configured to abut the inner side of the lid 104 around at least part of its outer peripheral surface 126 when the lid 104 is in the closed position, thereby preventing, for example, water or dust from entering the interior volume V during normal use of the cargo carrier 100. The rim portion 106 is preferably integrally formed with the base 102 and protrudes at an angle from a bottom portion 102a of the base.

[0086] The rear portion 106b of the rim portion 106 can be arranged to protrude higher than the rest of the rim portion 106, as will be explained in connection with Figure 10 and Figure 11 further described in detail.

[0087] Figure 4 A side cross-sectional view of the front portion 100a of the cargo carrier 100 in the plane PL (shown in Figure 10 ) is disclosed.

[0088] The cargo carrier 100 comprises an inner volume portion VI which is at least partly arranged in front of and above the rim portion 106 when the lid 104 is in the closed position relative to the base 102. Typically, when using a roof-box cargo carrier for carrying cargo, it is recommended to use straps or similar attachments for binding the cargo to the base 102. This is in order to prevent the cargo from sliding around, and in particular to reduce the risk of the cargo falling out of the interior of the cargo carrier 100 during rapid acceleration or deceleration. Irrespective of whether the cargo is bound to the base 102 or not, the cargo carrier 100 should be formed to reduce the risk of the cargo falling out of the inner volume V, e.g. in case the cargo is forgotten to be bound, or in case the cargo or a part thereof for some reason is detached from the base 102. In addition to providing a seal against the lid 104, the rim portion 106 is typically also used for this purpose. However, the inner volume portion VI as defined herein can thus form a safety zone in which the cargo can be confined in case the cargo is detached from the base 102 and moves in a forward direction relative to the cargo carrier 100. Thus, the risk of a phenomenon known as “fish-mouthing” (i.e. an opening in the front portion 100a between the lid 104 and the base 102 due to the cargo carrier 100 deforming when subjected to rapid deceleration) can be reduced.

[0089] The inner volume portion VI can be defined by the protrusion 110 in the lid 104. In Figure 5The protrusion 110 is more clearly shown as having an extension in the lateral direction T of the cargo carrier 100. The protrusion 110 can extend laterally along a substantial or entire width of the front portion 100a of the cargo carrier 100 in the lateral direction T. The protrusion 110 forms a front-most portion of the cargo carrier 100 and thus forms part of the wind- facing interface area that gradually increases in a front-to-back direction of the cargo carrier 100. As a result, the aerodynamic drag resistance of the cargo carrier 100 is reduced. Furthermore, by having an extension in the lateral direction T, the protrusion 110 also serves as an integrated rib that improves the strength of the cover 104. Especially in case the cover 104 is hinged such that it pivots relative to the base 102 along each of its side portion 120, the protrusion 110 reduces any elastic deformation that occurs during opening and closing of the cover 104.

[0090] As shown in Figure 4 The cross-sectional shape of the protrusion 110 can comprise a substantially flat forward-facing portion 110a. The forward-facing portion 110a can have a curved extension in the lateral direction T while having a substantially flat cross-sectional shape. The forward-facing portion 110a can be bounded upwards by an upper curved portion 110b and downwards by a lower curved portion 110c. The upper and lower curved portions 110b, 110c have a cross-sectional curved radius as exemplified in Figure 4 The cross-sectional curved radius is smaller than the height H of the protrusion 110 in the longitudinal direction L (as measured in the plane PL of the cargo carrier 100). By providing the protrusion 110 with a cross-sectional shape according to the above, the strength of the cover 104 can be improved compared to a cover without a protrusion and compared to a cover with a protrusion having a cross-sectional shape with a continuously curved radius.

[0091] The upper curved portion 110b can be bounded upwards by a downwardly sloped portion 132 of the cover 104. The downwardly sloped portion 132 has a cross-sectional slope in the forward and downward direction towards the upper curved portion 110b, thereby providing the protrusion 110 with a tapered shape.

[0092] The lower curved portion 110c can be bounded downwardly by an upwardly sloped portion 150. The upwardly sloped portion 150 has a cross-sectional slope in the forward and upward direction towards the lower curved portion 110c. The upwardly sloped portion 150 is preferably arranged at least partially above the front portion 106a of the rim portion 106, thereby facilitating any cargo impacting the upwardly sloped portion above the rim portion 106 to slide upwardly and towards the front inner surface 108 of the lid 104. The vertical lever arm between the top surface 130 of the lid 104 and the impact force will thus be reduced, the forwardly directed force from the cargo will act around this vertical lever arm, at which point a rotational force will be created on the front portion 104a of the lid 104 which will create a gap between the lid 104 and the base 102. The risk of the "fish mouth" phenomenon thus decreases due to the reduced lever arm reducing the rotational momentum force created.

[0093] The front inner surface 108 of the lid 104 is preferably arranged above the front portion 106a of the rim portion 106.

[0094] The lid 104 can further comprise a front deflector plate 112 arranged below the protrusion 110. The front deflector plate 112 is preferably integrally formed with the lid 104. The front deflector plate 112 is preferably bounded in the downward direction by the upwardly sloped portion 150. The interior of the front deflector plate 112 forms an abutment surface against the front portion 106a of the rim portion 106, in particular against its outer peripheral surface 126. The cargo carrier 100 can be configured such that when the lid 104 is in the closed position, a substantial portion of the vertical extension of the outer peripheral surface 126 of the front portion 106a is in contact with the front deflector plate 112.

[0095] The upwardly sloped portion 150 of the lid 104 preferably transitions to the deflector plate 112 at a vertical position which is close to or at the same vertical height as the vertical position at which the outer peripheral surface 126 of the front portion 106a transitions to the sloped rim portion 106c at the front portion 106a. The sloped rim portion 106c is sloped away from the deflector plate 112 as the height from the base portion 102a increases.

[0096] The deflector plate 112 is preferably substantially linearly extending from the protrusion 110 to the bottom edge 114 of the lid 104. In addition to the aerodynamic effect created when deflected wind is caused to pass around the base 102, the deflector plate 112 will further reduce the risk of a gap being created between the lid 104 and the base 102 during rapid deceleration of the cargo carrier 100, i.e. the "fish mouth" phenomenon, by its linear and vertical extension below the protrusion 110.

[0097] As Figure 5 and Figure 6(These two figures respectively illustrate a perspective view and a front view of the front portion 100a of the cargo carrier 100) As illustrated, the vertical extension of the deflector 112 from the protrusion 110 to the bottom edge 114 can be greater in a central portion 112a of the deflector 112 than in lateral portions 112b. Thus, when a forwardly directed force is applied to the inner side of the protrusion 110 in the cover 104, the deflector 112 allows the inner volume portion VI to be displaced in a forward and / or downward direction with respect to the top surface 130 of the cover 104. This allows the absorption of the generated impact force to be improved / lengthened and the peak force to be reduced. Thus, by combining the protrusion 110 and the deflector 112, the deformation of the cover 104 can be controlled to some extent in the above-mentioned case, thereby for example reducing the risk of a gap being formed between the cover 104 and the base 102. Figure 6 It is also envisaged that the bottom edge 114 along the deflector 112 can be curved when viewed from the front. The curvature along the bottom edge 114 of the deflector 112 allows the above-mentioned effects to be achieved in terms of reducing the risk of the cargo popping out of the inner volume V, while at the same time reducing the amount of material used in manufacturing the cover 104. This is because the vertical extension of the deflector 112 is greatest in the central portion 112a, at which the risk of a gap being formed between the cover 104 and the base 102 is highest; whereas the vertical extension of the deflector 112, and thus the amount of material, decreases in the lateral direction of the deflector 112, in which the risk of a gap being formed is lower.

[0098] The cover 104 can also comprise a cover extension 128 arranged behind the protrusion 110. The cover extension 128 is configured to allow the inner volume portion VI to be displaced in a forward and / or downward direction with respect to the top surface 130 of the cover 104 when a forwardly directed force is applied to the inner side of the protrusion 110 in the cover 104. In particular, the cover extension 128 allows itself to be moved to some extent when a forwardly directed force is applied to the front inner surface 108 and / or an adjacent surface of the cover 104, and thus allows the absorption of the generated impact force to be improved / lengthened and the peak force to be reduced. Thus, by combining the protrusion 110 and the cover extension 128, the deformation of the cover 104 can be controlled to some extent in the above-mentioned case, thereby for example reducing the risk of a gap being formed between the cover 104 and the base 102.

[0099] Preferably, the cover extension 128 is formed by the geometry of the cover 104 and thus integrally formed therewith. However, it is also envisaged that the cover extension 128 can be formed of a material that is different from the material of the rest of the cover 104 and more elastic, i.e. lower Young’s modulus. Such a cover extension 104 can be manufactured to seamlessly integrate into the cover 104.

[0100] The cover extension 128 can be formed by a transition in the cover 104 having a concave cross-sectional curvature, whereby this curvature provides elasticity in the cover extension 128 to facilitate the movement of the inner volume portion VI. In particular, this curvature provides elasticity along the surface of the cover 104 in the longitudinal direction L of the cargo carrier 100. It is also envisaged that a convex cross-sectional curvature can also be provided to the cover extension 128.

[0101] The cover extension 128 can create a height difference D between the first portion 130 (preferably the top portion 130) and the second portion 132 (preferably the downwardly sloping portion 132) of the cover 104, such that when a tensile force is applied to the cover extension 128 in the plane of the first portion 130 and / or in the plane of the second portion 132, a rotational force is generated in the cover extension 128, which reduces the height difference D. A reduction in the height difference D increases the length of the cover extension 128, as measured along the longitudinal direction L, thereby reducing the peak force and prolonging the impact time compared to a cover without the cover extension 128 as defined above. Although the height difference D is shown as positive from the second portion 132 to the first portion 130, the opposite relationship may also exist, i.e., the second portion 132 is positioned below the first portion 130.

[0102] The cover extension 128 preferably extends at an angle relative to the longitudinal direction L of the cargo carrying device 100. Furthermore, the cover extension 128 may not be provided at at least a portion 120a of each cover side portion 120. Preferably, a portion 120a of each cover side portion 120 is at least partially disposed below the front inner surface 108 of the cover 104. Figure 5 As shown, portion 120a is preferably arranged adjacent to the bottom edge 114 of the cover 104 and extends along the bottom edge in the longitudinal direction L. Therefore, each portion 120a will be less elastic than the portions of the cover 104 arranged behind and above the front inner surface 108, thereby reinforcing the forward and / or downward movement of the internal volume portion V1 when the front inner surface 108 is subjected to a forward-pointing force. This forward and / or downward movement of the internal volume portion V1 further reduces the risk of a gap forming between the cover 104 and the base 102 in the front portion 100a of the cargo carrier 100. The portions 120a on each side portion 120 of the cover 104 are preferably connected at least by a deflector 112 and / or by an upwardly inclined portion 100, such that these portions together form a substantially U-shaped cover portion behind and below the protrusion 110.

[0103] A central lid extension 128a can be provided having an extension substantially in the lateral direction T. The extension of the central lid extension 128 in the lateral direction T can substantially correspond to the lateral extension of the forward facing portion 110a, thus having a curved extension in the lateral direction T. The central lid extension 128a can be connected on either lateral side thereof to a lateral lid extension 128b extending in a downward and rearward direction along the lid side portion 120 towards the portion 120a of each lid side portion 120 not provided with a lid extension 128. The lateral lid extension 128 can extend downward and rearward at an angle a of between 0° and 70°, preferably between 20° and 60°, with respect to the vertical direction. The lateral lid extension 128 having the above described extension enhances the forward and downward displacement / movement of the inner volume portion VI when subjected to a forwardly directed force.

[0104] The lid extension 128 can form together with the downwardly inclined portion 132 and the top surface 130 of the lid 104 a convex-concave-convex surface geometry transition in the front to back direction of the lid 104. In a plane parallel to the longitudinal direction L and the surface normal of the lid 104, the downwardly inclined portion 132 has a convex geometry which transitions into a concave geometry of the lid extension 128 which transitions into a convex geometry of the top portion 130.

[0105] The cargo carrier 100 disclosed herein can also be provided with geometric lid stiffeners 128, 152, 154, 156, 158. Each geometric lid stiffener is preferably integrally formed with the lid 104. These geometric lid stiffeners include a first continuous section 152 that extends along a curved path in the longitudinal direction L of the lid 104 and has a concave cross-sectional shape. The first continuous section 152 can form a height transition in the lateral direction T between the central top portion 130a and the lateral top portion 130b, with the lateral top portion 130b disposed below the central top portion 130a in the transition direction in the lateral direction T. There is also provided a second continuous section 156 that extends along a curved path in the longitudinal direction L of the lid 104 and has a convex cross-sectional shape. Preferably, the curved path of the second continuous section 156 is parallel to and follows the curvature of the first continuous section 152. The second continuous section 156 can form a transition between the lateral top portion 130b and the lid side portion 120. The first continuous section 152 and / or the second continuous section 156 can intersect with the lid extension 128, thereby forming a first intersection 154 and a second intersection 158, each intersection forming a structural stiffener. The first transition 154 forms a concave / concave transition between the lid extension 128 and the first continuous section 152. The second transition 158 forms a concave / convex transition between the lid extension 128 and the second continuous section 154.

[0106] As Figure 6 , Figure 7 and Figure 8 further shown, the lid 104 of the cargo carrier 100 can include a grip portion 116. One or more grip portions 116 can be provided at each lid side portion 120 to facilitate opening and closing of the lid 104. Each grip portion 116 is preferably provided with a laterally projecting handle 116a, and a user can grasp the handle to open and close the lid 104.

[0107] Figure 7 A detailed perspective view of the recess 118 in the cargo carrier 100 is shown, into which the grip portion 116 will be disposed, Figure 8 A perspective view of the grip portion 116 is shown, and Figure 9 A cross-sectional view through the grip portion 116 in a vertical plane parallel to the lateral direction T is shown.

[0108] The recess 118 is provided in a side portion 120 of the lid 104 and forms an inner abutment surface 122 configured to abut the base 102 when the lid 104 is in the closed position. The inner abutment surface 122 can be configured to abut the rim portion 106 of the base 102. Thus, the recess 118 forms a support of the lid 104 against the base 102, thereby increasing the stability of the cargo carrier 100. Furthermore, by providing the recess 118 to which the grip portion 116 is attached, the abutment surface 122 can be provided which is not visible from the outside of the cargo carrier 100. Thus, the geometry of the lid 104 can be chosen more freely without having to compromise the stability and closing / locking performance of the lid 104, as will be described in further detail below. The abutment surface 122 preferably extends only along a part of the longitudinal length of the rim portion 106.

[0109] Since the cargo carrier 100 as disclosed herein can be configured to be opened by pivoting the lid 104 relative to the base 102 about a lid axis Al (as shown in Figure 10 and Figure 11 indicated) which is substantially parallel to the longitudinal direction L of the cargo carrier 100, the inner abutment surface 122 forms a limit to the pivoting movement of the lid 104 and defines the closed position relative to the base by its abutment with the base 102.

[0110] The inner abutment surface 122 has an extension along the longitudinal direction L of the cargo carrier 100. Preferably, the inner abutment surface 122 extends substantially parallel to the lid axis Al and / or parallel to the top surface of the ribbed portion 106 of the base 102. The at least one grip portion 116 and the corresponding recess 118 can be arranged on each side portion 120 of the lid 104.

[0111] The inner abutment surface 122 and / or the recess 118 and / or the grip portion 116 can be substantially aligned with the cargo carrier locking device 134 in the longitudinal direction L. This facilitates the reliability of the latching of the locking device 134, since the closed position of the lid 104 defined by the abutment surface 122 is arranged adjacent to the locking device 134. Thus, a force exerted on the grip portion 116 to the lid 104 in the closing direction pushes the latching element 136, preferably a combined hinge and latching element 136, towards the locking device 134. The recess 118 can also comprise an attachment surface 138 for the lid hinge 136. As mentioned, the lid hinge 136 can function as a latching element of the locking device 134, whereby the grip portion 116 is arranged in close proximity to the lid hinge 136 to facilitate closing the lid 104. Preferably, the grip portion 116 hides the attachment surface 138 when attached in the recess 118.

[0112] Furthermore, the recess 118 can be provided with at least one grip portion attachment protrusion 160. The grip portion attachment protrusion 160 provides a surface to which the grip portion 116 can be attached, e.g. by mechanical fasteners and / or by adhesive. Each grip portion attachment protrusion 160 can provide a substantially flat surface facing the grip portion 116 to facilitate attachment thereof to the cover 104. As Figure 7 illustrated, the recess 118 can be provided with two grip portion attachment protrusions 160.

[0113] The cover 104 of the cargo carrying arrangement 100 can be provided with a plurality of hinges 136 distributed along the longitudinal direction L of the cargo carrying arrangement 100, as Figure 11 and Figure 12 illustrated, wherein the recess 118 and the associated grip portion 116 are arranged in longitudinal alignment with the hinges 136 arranged in the middle of or adjacent to the middle of the plurality of hinges 136. In one embodiment, three hinges 136 are longitudinally distributed on each lateral side of the cover 104 for engagement with a receiving attachment (not shown) in the base portion forming part of the locking device 134 and releasable by actuation of the locking device, wherein the recess 118 and the associated grip portion 116 are arranged in longitudinal alignment with the hinges 136 arranged in the middle of each lateral side of the cover 104.

[0114] The grip portion 116 can be integrally formed, e.g. in a plastic material, and attached to the cover 104 by adhesive and / or by one or more mechanical fasteners, such as screws and / or rivets.

[0115] Turning now to Figure 10 to Figure 12 . Figure 10 a rear view of the cargo carrying arrangement 100 is shown, Figure 11 a bottom perspective view of a rear portion 104b of the cover 104 of the cargo carrying arrangement 100 is shown, and Figure 12 a perspective view of a reinforcing element 124 of the cargo carrying arrangement 100 is shown.

[0116] In Figure 11In the context of the present disclosure, it is exemplified how the cargo carrying device 100 is provided with at least one stiffening element 124 for increasing the rigidity of the lid 104. The stiffening element 124 provides support to the lid 104, especially when the lid 104 is in the open position relative to the base 102, thereby facilitating the pivoting of the lid relative to the base. In particular, when the lid 104 is intended to be pivoted about a lid axis Al, which can be arranged along each side portion 120 of the lid 104 in the longitudinal direction L, forces resulting from the weight of the lid 104 are exerted on the side portions 120, thereby urging these side portions towards each other. This force is further intensified when the user pulls the grip portion 116 to bring the lid 104 from the open position to the closed position with the force required to overcome the opposite force of the lid lifter (not shown) opening the lid 104. These forces can alone or by interaction cause elastic deformation of the lid 104, which can result in difficulties to bring the lid 104 to the closed position due to interference with the base 102. The above-mentioned stiffening element 124 reduces this risk and improves the dimensional stability of the lid 104.

[0117] The at least one stiffening element 124 can be elastic and attached to the lid 104 such that a pre-tensioning force is provided to the lid 104. The pre-tensioning force can be configured to provide a force to the lid side portions 120, preferably both opposite side portions 120, away from the central longitudinal plane PL, thereby reducing the risk of interference between the lid 104 and the base 102 during closing / opening of the lid 104.

[0118] Each stiffening element 124 can comprise discrete attachment points 140, 142 to the lid 104 along its length. The stiffening element 124 preferably comprises a first attachment point 140 formed in the lid hinge 136. The lid hinge 136 is attached to the lid side portion 120 and thus has a dual purpose due to the fixation of the end of the stiffening element 124 to this lid side portion. This is further beneficial in avoiding the above-mentioned elastic deformation of the lid 104, as this force is generated on the hinge 136 when the lid 104 is in the open position. Thus, when such elastic deformation starts to occur, support is directly provided to the hinge 136 by the stiffening element 124, thereby mitigating this issue.

[0119] Each stiffening element 124 can also be attached to the lid 104 in at least one second attachment point 142, which fixes each stiffening element 124 to an inner surface 146 of the lid 104. The at least one second attachment point 142 provides stability and maintains the desired orientation of the stiffening element 124. Each second attachment point 142 can be formed by a clamp attached to the stiffening element 124 and fixed to the lid 104 by an adhesive, such as tape. Naturally, the second attachment point 142 can be integrally formed with the lid 104 or can also be attached to the lid in other ways, as will be appreciated by the skilled person.

[0120] Each stiffening element 124 can be formed by an elongated elastic element, preferably a rod and / or bar of metal material that is bent to extend in a generally U-shape to follow the inner profile of the cross-section of the cover 104. It is exemplified how the stiffening elements 124 are provided with a circular cross-sectional shape, but it is to be realized that other shapes are equally applicable, such as rectangular or elliptical cross-sectional shapes.

[0121] A further beneficial effect of providing the stiffening elements 124 is that it makes less restrictions when choosing the geometry of the cover 104, as the possible potentially reduced stiffness geometry of the cover can be compensated by one or more stiffening elements 124. Thus, as exemplified, the cover 104 can be provided with a rear portion 104b that is tapered in the longitudinal direction L, which reduces the induced drag of the cargo carrier 100. Figure 10 and Figure 11 As exemplified, the cargo carrier 100 can comprise cut-outs 144 at the front 104a and / or the rear 104b portion of the cover 104. At least one stiffening element 124 can be arranged to support the opposite cover side portion 120 adjacent to the cut-out 144. In Figure 11 is shown how the cut-out 144 is provided in the rear portion 104b of the cover 104, which is configured to cooperate with the raised portion 106b of the base 102 as shown in Figure 3 Thus, the rear portion 100b of the cargo carrier 100 can be provided with a rearward tapering shape, which reduces the wake and low pressure area behind the cargo carrier 100, thereby reducing the induced drag of the cargo carrier 100.

[0122] It is further envisaged that a plurality of stiffening elements 124 can be arranged in the cover 104, distributed along the longitudinal direction L of the cargo carrier 100. Each stiffening element 124 extends in the lateral direction T of the cargo carrier 100. In a preferred embodiment, the cover 104 is provided with three hinges 136 on each side portion 120, distributed in the longitudinal direction L. The stiffening elements 124 can be arranged to extend in the lateral direction T of the cover 104 between each two longitudinally aligned hinges 136.

[0123] Further embodiments of the cargo carrier 100 will be described with respect to Figure 13 to Figure 19 The cargo carrier 100 can comprise one or more of the features described in the previously mentioned cargo carriers. Likewise, the cover 104 comprises a top surface 130. The top surface can comprise some or all of the portions already mentioned in connection with the other cargo carriers.

[0124] The top surface 130 can include a central top portion 130a. The central top portion 130a can include a first central top portion 130al. The top surface 130 can include a third central top portion 130a3. The top surface 130 can include a second central top portion 130a2. The first central top portion 130al can be a front central top portion. The second central top portion 130a2 can be a middle central top portion. The third central top portion 130a3 can be a rear central top portion 130a3. The first to third top portions 130al, 130a2, 130a3 can be arranged in order in a longitudinal rearward direction of the lid 104.

[0125] The top surface 130 can include a lateral top portion 130b. The lateral top portion 130b can include a first lateral top portion 130bl. The lateral top portion 130b can include a second lateral top portion 130b2. The lateral top portion 130b can include a third lateral top portion 130b3. The first lateral top portion 130bl can be a front lateral top portion. The second lateral top portion 130b2 can be a middle lateral top portion. The third lateral top portion 130b3 can be a rear lateral top portion. The first to third lateral top portions 130bl, 130b2, 130b3 can be arranged in order in a longitudinal rearward direction of the lid 104.

[0126] The lid 104 further includes a lid side portion 120. The lid side portion 120 can include a first lid side portion 120d. The lid side portion 120 can include a second lid side portion 120b. The first lid side portion 120d can be a front lid side portion. The second lid side portion 120b can be a rear lid side portion. The first and second lid side portions 120d, 120b can be arranged in order in a longitudinal rearward direction of the lid 104.

[0127] In some embodiments, the first central top portion 130al is arranged laterally to the first lateral top portion 130bl. In some embodiments, the second central top portion 130a2 is arranged laterally to the second lateral top portion 130b2. In some embodiments, the third central top portion 130a3 is arranged laterally adjacent to the third lateral top portion 130b3. In some embodiments, the first central top portion 130al is arranged laterally adjacent to the first lateral top portion 130bl, the second central top portion 130a2 is arranged laterally adjacent to the second lateral top portion 130b2, and the third central top portion 130a3 is arranged laterally adjacent to the third lateral top portion 130b3.

[0128] The central top portion 130a can be connected to the lateral top portion 130b by a longitudinally extending transition area. The transition area can comprise the first continuous section 152 described above. The transition area bridges the central top portion 130a and the lateral top portion 130b. The transition area can extend in the longitudinal direction along the lid 104. The transition area can also have an extension in the lateral or transverse direction of the lid 104. The transition area extends from a lateral outer portion of the central top portion to a lateral inner portion of the lateral top portion. The transition area comprises a first transition area 170 and a second transition area 174. In the first transition area 170, the lateral outer portion of the central top portion 130a is arranged at a higher level than the lateral inner portion of the lateral top portion. The transition area comprises a second transition area 174, in which the lateral outer portion of the central top portion 130a is arranged at a lower level than the lateral inner portion of the lateral top portion 130b. Thus, when viewed along the transition area from the front portion of the lid to the rear end of the lid, the transition between the central top portion 130a and the lateral top portion is reversed.

[0129] The first transition area 170 and the second transition area 174 are connected to each other in the longitudinal direction of the lid 104 by a reversal section 171. The reversal section 171 can be a section in which there is no change in height of the transition between the central top portion 130a and the lateral top portion 130b, or in other words, can be at a position in which the height of the lateral outer portion of the central top portion corresponds to the height of the lateral inner portion of the lateral top portion. The reversal section 171 can be configured concave, or can be configured to curve in only one direction between the lateral inner portion of the lateral top portion 130b and the lateral outer portion of the central top portion 130a, or can comprise a substantially straight section. The reversal section 171 can be an intersection between surfaces at which a change in orientation of the transition occurs, for example a concave transition to a convex, or vice versa. The reversal section 171 can form a reversal corner in which the surface geometry is reversed. The reversal section 171 can be arranged closer to the rear end of the lid 104, in other words in the rear half of the lid 104. The reversal section 171 can be arranged in the rear end portion of the lid 104.

[0130] In some configurations, the first transition area 170 and the second transition area 174 comprise or define a step in the lateral direction between the lateral outer portion of the central top portion 130a and the lateral inner portion of the lateral top portion 130b.

[0131] In the first transition area 170, the surface geometry of the lid can be concave in the lateral outward direction of the lid 104 (in the direction of the arrow 172), and convex in the lateral inward direction of the lid 104 (in the direction of the arrow 173). Figure 15The surface geometry changes from convex to concave (from left to right). This change in surface geometry may involve changes in the surface geometry of the central top portion and the lateral top portions, or it may involve changes in the surface geometry of the transition region. For example, the first central top portion 130a1 may have a convex shape, and the first lateral top portion 130b1 may have a concave shape. Alternatively, the first transition region 170 may include a laterally inward convex portion 172 and a laterally outward concave portion 152. Thus, a change in height in the first transition region 170 can be provided by combining the convex and concave portions.

[0132] In the second transition region 174, the surface geometry of the cover can be in the lateral outward direction of the cover 104 (in Figure 15 (From left to right) The shape changes from concave to convex. For example, the second lateral top portion 130b2 may have a concave shape, and the second lateral top portion 130b2 may also have a convex shape. Alternatively, the second transition region 174 may include a laterally inward concave portion 176 and a laterally outward convex portion 178. Thus, a change in height in the second transition region 174 can be provided by combining the concave and convex portions.

[0133] For example Figure 15 As shown, the complex configuration increases the design freedom of the cargo-carrying device and provides improved strength, stiffness and aerodynamic characteristics.

[0134] The longitudinal transition between the first central top portion 130a1 and the second central top portion 130a2 can be seamless. Such a longitudinal transition can be smooth. Therefore, the reversal section 171 can be a section where three transition portions intersect. The reversal section 171 can be configured such that the convex portions intersect from three sides. The reversal section 171 can be formed as a transition from the laterally inward convex portion 172 to the laterally outward convex portion 178, wherein the side with the concave portion switches laterally from one side of the convex portion to the other.

[0135] In some configurations, a lateral first transition section 180 is provided between the first lateral top portion 130b1 and the second lateral top portion 130b2. The lateral first transition section 180 can be stepped. In the lateral first transition section 180, the surface geometry can change from concave to convex in the longitudinal rearward direction. The lateral first transition section 180 can comprise a concave section 182 in the longitudinal front portion. The lateral first transition section 180 extends from a lateral rearward side portion of the first lateral top portion 130b1 to a lateral forward side portion of the second lateral top portion 130b2, wherein the lateral forward side portion of the second lateral top portion 130b2 is arranged at a higher level than the lateral rearward side portion of the first lateral top portion 130b1. Thus, an increase in height of the cover 104 in the rearward direction can be provided in the lateral top portion 130b by the lateral first transition section 180. The lateral first transition section 180, the second transition section 174 and the first transition section 174 can meet in the inversion section 171.

[0136] The cargo carrying arrangement can be configured such that the transition between the first lateral top portion 130b1 and the second lateral top portion 130b2 at least partially extends in the longitudinal forward direction of the cover 104 when starting from an inner transition portion 212 defining a transition between the lateral inner side portion of the first lateral top portion 130b1 and the lateral inner side portion of the second lateral top portion 130b2, e.g. to the lateral outer transition portion 210 at which the transition between the lateral top portion 130b and the cover side portion 120 is formed.

[0137] The longitudinal rear end of the first lateral top portion 130b1 and the longitudinal front end of the second lateral top portion 130b2 can at least partially extend substantially parallel to each other and / or can at least partially extend outwardly and forwardly starting from the lateral inner portion. The first lateral top portion 130b1 can have a smaller extension in the lateral direction than the second lateral top portion 130b2. The second lateral top portion 130b2 can be arranged rearward of the first lateral top portion.

[0138] The lateral inner side portion and the longitudinal rearward side portion of the first lateral top portion 130b1 can define a V-shape open in the forward direction when the cover 104 is viewed from the top.

[0139] The lateral inner side portion and the longitudinal rearward side portion of the first lateral top portion 130b1 can extend at an angle of less than 90 degrees in a top view of the cover 104, wherein the longitudinal rearward side portion can extend in the forward direction from the lateral inner side portion.

[0140] In a top view of the lid 104, the transition length between the first central top portion 130a1 and the first lateral top portion 130b1 can be shorter than the transition length between the first lateral top portion 130b1 and the second lateral top portion 130b2.

[0141] The lid 104 can comprise a lid side portion 120 having a first lid side portion 120d and a second lid side portion 120b. The second lid side portion 120b can form the last portion of the lid side portion 120 or can be part of the last portion of the lid side portion. The longitudinal rear end portion of the first lid side portion 120d and the longitudinal front end portion of the second lid side portion 120b can be arranged at different lateral positions, in particular such that the longitudinal front end portion of the second lid side portion 120b is disposed laterally outside the longitudinal rear end portion of the first lid side portion 120d. The first lid side portion 120d can be configured such that it extends more rearward in its lower portion than in its upper portion, and wherein the second lid side portion 120b can be configured such that it extends more forward in its upper portion than in its lower portion. The transition between the first lid side portion 120d and the second lid side portion 120b can be straight and inclined forward. Starting from a lower transition portion 214 defining the transition between a first lower lid side portion of the first lid side portion 120d and a second lower lid side portion of the second lid side portion 120b, the transition between the first lid side portion 120d and the second lid side portion 120b extends at least partially in the longitudinal forward direction of the lid 104, for example to a lateral outer transition portion 210 at which the transition between the lateral top portion 130b and the lid side portion 120 is formed. The transition between the first lid side portion 120d and the second lid side portion 120b can be inclined forward, meaning that its lower end is more rearward than its upper portion. The transition between the first lateral top portion 130b1 and the second lateral top portion 130b2 and the transition between the first lid side portion 120d and the second lid side portion 120b can meet at a second lateral convex portion 159 defining a portion of the rim of the lid 104 at which the lateral top portion 130b transitions to the lid side portion 120. This rim can be part of or form the second continuous section 156. As Figure 18 illustrated, the rim can be formed by the second continuous section 156, the second lateral convex portion 159 and a third lateral convex portion 157 connecting the second lateral top portion 130b2 and the second lid side portion 120b.

[0142] In some configurations, a rear central transition section 190 can be provided. The rear central transition section 190 can bridge the second central top portion 130a2 and the third central top portion 130a3. The third central top portion 130a3 and / or the third lateral top portion 130b3 can define a surface that slopes rearward and downward. When starting from the rear of the cargo carrier, the third central top portion 130a3 extends upward and slopes forward, meaning that the lower side of the third central top portion 130a3 and / or the lower side of the third lateral top portion 130b3 is closer to the rear end of the cargo carrier than the upper side of the third central top portion 130a3 and / or the upper side of the third lateral top portion 130b3. In a side view of the cargo carrier, the third central top portion 130a3 and / or the third lateral top portion 130b3 can slope forward. The rear central transition section 190 can extend in the transverse or lateral direction of the cover 104. The rear central transition section 190 can be convex. The connection 200 between the upper side of the third central top portion 130a3 and the rear transition 190 can be formed in a concave manner, as Figure 16 illustrated.

[0143] In some configurations, a rear lateral transition section 192 bridging the second lateral top portion 130b2 and the third lateral top portion 130b3 can be provided. The rear lateral transition section 192 can be convex. The third central top portion 130a3 can be provided between two third lateral top portions 130b3 in a manner that the third central top portion is offset inward into the cover 104. The second lateral top portion 130b2 and the third lateral top portion 130b3 can be connected to the second cover side portion 120b at the lateral outer side, for example by a third lateral convex portion 157 that can define a lateral upper edge portion of the cover 104.

[0144] Figure 19 A schematic illustration of an inversion section on a cover of a cargo carrier according to an embodiment is shown. The transition areas where the surface geometry of the cover 104 changes from convex to concave meet at the inversion section 171 and vice versa. In the illustration, lines illustrate the transition areas along which the change of surface geometry occurs. In this embodiment, three transition areas meet at the inversion section. The three transition areas can be or can correspond to the lateral first transition section 180, the second transition section 174 and the first transition section 174 described earlier. The last three sections can meet in the inversion section 171. The inversion section 171 can also be referred to as an inversion corner. In Figure 19 the right lower quadrant, a convex portion in the upper left surface portion adjacent to the right upper quadrant, and a concave portion in the lower left surface portion adjacent to the right lower quadrant in the lateral direction.

[0145] It should be noted that in some configurations, an inner continuous section extending next to the first (outer) continuous section 152 and having a convex cross-sectional shape can be provided. When viewed along the inner continuous section and the first (outer) continuous section from the cap front portion to the cap rear portion in the longitudinal direction L of the cap 104, both continuous sections change to an inverted orientation at an inversion section. More specifically, the inner continuous section can change from convex to concave, and the outer continuous section can change from concave to convex. It should also be noted that both of the described inversion sections or surface changes can be provided symmetrically with respect to the median longitudinal plane of the cap 104.

[0146] In general, it is to be noted that terms such as "comprising" are not intended to exclude additional elements or steps. It should also be noted that "a" or "an" do not exclude a plurality. Furthermore, it is to be noted that features described in relation to different embodiments can be combined with each other, where appropriate. Also, the use of relative terms such as "about", "approximately", "substantially" and the like are used herein to include values that are directed to or derived from the intended value, and are intended to encompass measurements that are within a reasonable range of the intended value, given the nature of the measurement and the associated instrument or method.

[0147] It should also be understood that the one or more example embodiments are merely example and are not intended to limit the scope, applicability or configuration in any way. Rather, the above summary and detailed description will provide those skilled in the art with a convenient road map for implementing an example embodiment, it being understood that various changes can be made in the function and arrangement of elements described in the example embodiments without departing from the scope as set forth in the appended claims and their legal equivalents.

[0148] Clause In the following, different configurations and / or different aspects are presented in a sub-item structure, in addition to the subject matter of claim 1 and the dependent claims, and in addition to the explanations and configurations given in the introductory part of the description. It should be noted that the following specific feature combinations are not intended to limit the present disclosure to such specific feature combinations. Rather, the following feature combinations merely provide different examples with improved capabilities. The features and embodiments as defined in the sub-item configurations can be combined with other features and embodiments of other sub-item configurations, as well as with one or more features of the configurations described in the summary part and the detailed description part.

[0149] 1. A cargo carrier (100) for mounting to a roof of a vehicle, the cargo carrier (100) comprising a base (102) and a lid (104) hingedly associated with the base (102) for moving the lid (104) relative to the base (102) between an open position and a closed position, the base (102) and the lid (104) defining an interior volume (V) of the cargo carrier (100) which is accessible by pivoting the lid (104) relative to the base (102) to the open position, wherein the base (102) comprises a rim portion (106) defining a periphery of the base (102), wherein the lid (104) comprises an interior volume portion (VI) which is arranged at least partially in front of and above the rim portion (106) when the lid (104) is in the closed position relative to the base (102).

[0150] 2. The cargo carrier (100) according to clause 1, wherein a front inner surface (108) of the lid (104) is arranged above a front portion (106a) of the rim portion (106).

[0151] 3. The cargo carrier (100) according to clause 1 or 2, wherein the interior volume portion (VI) is defined by a protrusion (110) in the lid (104).

[0152] 4. The cargo carrier (100) according to any one of the preceding clauses 1 to 3, wherein the lid (104) is formed from one piece of material.

[0153] 6. The cargo carrier (100) according to clause 3, wherein the protrusion (110) forms a front most portion of the cargo carrier (100), wherein the lid (104) comprises a front deflector (112) configured to deflect wind around the base (102), and wherein the deflector (112) is arranged below the protrusion (110).

[0154] 7. The cargo carrier (100) according to clause 6, wherein the deflector (112) extends substantially linearly from the protrusion (110) to a bottom edge (114) of the lid (104).

[0155] 8. The cargo carrier (100) according to clause 7, wherein a vertical extension of the deflector (112) from the protrusion (110) to the bottom edge (114) is greater in a central portion (112a) of the deflector (112) than in lateral portions (112b).

[0156] 9. The cargo carrier (100) according to any one of the preceding clauses 1 to 8, wherein the cover (104) is hingedly associated with the base (102) such that the cover (104) is pivotable about a cover axis (Al) which is substantially parallel to a longitudinal direction (L) of the cargo carrier (100).

[0157] 10. The cargo carrier (100) according to clause 3, wherein the protrusion (110) has an elongation in a lateral direction (T) of the cover (104).

[0158] 11. The cargo carrier (100) according to clause 3, wherein the cover (104) further comprises a cover extension (128) arranged rearward of the protrusion (110) and configured to allow a displacement of the inner volume portion (VI) in a forward and / or downward direction relative to a top surface (130) of the cover (104) when a forwardly directed force is applied to an inner side of the protrusion (110) in the cover (104).

[0159] 12. The cargo carrier (100) according to clause 11, wherein the cover extension (128) is formed by a transition in the cover (104) having a concave cross-sectional curvature.

[0160] 13. The cargo carrier (100) according to clause 11, wherein the cover extension (128) forms a height difference (D) between a first portion (130) and a second portion (132) of the cover (104) such that a rotational force will be formed in the cover extension (128) when a pulling force is exerted on the cover extension (128) in a plane of the first portion (130) and / or in a plane of the second portion (132), the rotational force serving to reduce the height difference (D).

[0161] 14. The cargo carrier (100) according to any one of clauses 11 to 13, wherein the cover extension (128) extends at an angle relative to a longitudinal direction (L) of the cargo carrier (100), and wherein at least a portion (120a) of each cover side portion (120) is not provided with a cover extension (128).

[0162] 15. The cargo carrier (100) according to clause 14, wherein the portion (120a) of each cover side portion (120) is arranged at least partially below a front inner surface (108) of the cover (104).

[0163] 16. A cargo carrier (100) for mounting to a roof of a vehicle, the cargo carrier (100) comprising a base (102) and a lid (104) hingedly associated with the base (102) for moving the lid (104) relative to the base (102) between an open position and a closed position, the base (102) and the lid (104) defining an interior volume (V) of the cargo carrier (100) which is accessible by pivoting the lid (104) relative to the base (102) to the open position, wherein the base (102) comprises an edge portion (106) defining a periphery of the base (102), wherein the lid (104) comprises a grip portion (116) attached in a recess (118) of the lid (104), and wherein the recess (118) forms an inner abutment surface (122) configured to abut the base (102) when the lid is in the closed position.

[0164] 17. The cargo carrier (100) according to clause 16, wherein the inner abutment surface (120) has an extension along a longitudinal direction (L) of the cargo carrier (100).

[0165] 18. The cargo carrier (100) according to clause 16 or 17, wherein the inner abutment surface (122) is arranged substantially horizontally.

[0166] 19. The cargo carrier (100) according to any one of clauses 16 to 18, wherein at least one grip portion (116) and a corresponding recess (118) are arranged on a side portion (120) of the lid (104).

[0167] 20. The cargo carrier (100) according to any one of clauses 16 to 19, wherein the inner abutment surface (122) is substantially aligned with a cargo carrier locking device (134) in a longitudinal direction (L) of the cargo carrier (100), the cargo carrier locking device for locking the lid (104) relative to the base (102) in the closed position.

[0168] 21. The cargo carrier (100) according to any one of clauses 16 to 20, wherein the recess (118) further comprises an attachment surface (138) for a lid hinge (136), and wherein the grip portion (116) conceals the attachment surface (138) when attached in the recess (118).

[0169] 22. The cargo carrying arrangement (100) according to any one of clauses 16 to 21, wherein the inner abutment surface (122) is configured to abut the rim portion (106) of the base (102) when the cover is in the closed position.

[0170] 23. A cargo carrying arrangement (100) for mounting to a roof of a vehicle, the cargo carrying arrangement (100) comprising a base (102) and a cover (104) hingedly associated with the base (102) to move the cover (104) relative to the base (102) between an open position and a closed position, the base (102) and the cover (104) defining an interior volume (V) of the cargo carrying arrangement (100) which is accessible by pivoting the cover (104) relative to the base (102) to the open position, wherein the cover (104) comprises at least one stiffening element (124) for increasing a stiffness of the cover (104).

[0171] 24. The cargo carrying arrangement (100) according to clause 23, wherein the at least one stiffening element (124) is elastic and attached to the cover (104) such that a pre-tensioning force is provided to the cover (104).

[0172] 25. The cargo carrying arrangement (100) according to clause 23 or 24, wherein each stiffening element (124) comprises discrete attachment points (140, 142) to the cover (104) along its length.

[0173] 26. The cargo carrying arrangement (100) according to clause 24, wherein the stiffening element (124) is attached to a cover side portion (120), and wherein the pre-tensioning force from the stiffening element (124) acts on the cover side portion (120) in a direction away from a central longitudinal plane (PL) of the cargo carrying arrangement (100).

[0174] 27. The cargo carrying arrangement (100) according to any one of clauses 23 to 26, wherein each stiffening element (124) is attached to opposite cover side portions (120).

[0175] 28. The cargo carrying arrangement (100) according to any one of clauses 23 to 27, wherein an end portion (124a) of each stiffening element (124) is attached to a cover hinge (136) in a first attachment point (140).

[0176] 29. The cargo carrier (100) according to any one of clauses 23 to 28, wherein the cover (104) comprises a cut-out (144) at its front portion (104a) and / or rear portion (104b), and wherein at least one stiffening element (124) is arranged to support an opposite cover side portion (120) adjacent to the cut-out (144).

[0177] 30. The cargo carrier (100) according to any one of clauses 23 to 29, wherein a plurality of stiffening elements (124) are arranged in the cover (104), distributed along a longitudinal direction (L) of the cargo carrier (100).

[0178] 31. The cargo carrier (100) according to clause 28, wherein each stiffening element (124) is attached to the cover (104) in at least one second attachment point (142) fixing each stiffening element (124) to an inner surface (146) of the cover (104).

[0179] 32. The cargo carrier (100) according to any one of clauses 23 to 31, wherein each stiffening element (124) is formed by an elongated resilient element, preferably by a rod and / or bar of a metallic material extending in a substantially U-shape.

[0180] 33. A cargo carrier (100) for mounting to a roof of a vehicle, the cargo carrier (100) comprising a base (102) and a cover (104) hingedly associated with the base (102) to move the cover (104) relative to the base (102) between an open position and a closed position, the base (102) and the cover (104) defining an interior volume (V) of the cargo carrier (100) accessible by pivoting the cover (104) relative to the base (102) to the open position, wherein the cover (104) comprises a transition area (170, 174) bridging a central roof portion (130a) and a lateral roof portion (130b), the transition area (170, 174) extending in a longitudinal direction along the cover (104) and in a lateral direction (T) from a laterally outer portion of the central roof portion (130a) to a laterally inner portion of the lateral roof portion (130b), wherein the transition region (170, 174) comprises a first transition region (170) in which the laterally outer portion of the central top portion (130a) is arranged at a higher level than the laterally inner portion of the lateral top portion (130b) and a second transition region (174) in which the laterally outer portion of the central top portion (130a) is arranged at a lower level than the laterally inner portion of the lateral top portion (130b).

[0181] 34. The cargo carrying arrangement according to one of the clauses 1 to 32, wherein the cover (104) comprises a transition region (170, 174) bridging a central top portion (130a) and a lateral top portion (130b), the transition region (170, 174) extending in a longitudinal direction along the cover (104) and in a lateral direction (T) from a laterally outer portion of the central top portion (130a) to a laterally inner portion of the lateral top portion (130b), wherein the transition region (170, 174) comprises a first transition region (170) in which the laterally outer portion of the central top portion (130a) is arranged at a higher level than the laterally inner portion of the lateral top portion (130b) and a second transition region (174) in which the laterally outer portion of the central top portion (130a) is arranged at a lower level than the laterally inner portion of the lateral top portion (130b).

[0182] 35. The cargo carrying arrangement according to clause 33 or clause 34, wherein the first transition region (170) and the second transition region (174) are connected to each other in the longitudinal direction by an inversion section (171), wherein the inversion section (171) can be configured concave, or can be configured to curve in only one direction between the laterally inner portion of the lateral top portion (130b) and the laterally outer portion of the central top portion (130a), or can comprise a straight section.

[0183] 36. The cargo carrying arrangement according to one of the clauses 33 to 35, wherein the first transition region (170) and the second transition region (174) comprise or define a step between the laterally outer portion of the central top portion (130a) and the laterally inner portion of the lateral top portion (130b) in the lateral direction of the cover (104).

[0184] 37. The cargo carrying arrangement according to one of the clauses 33 to 36, wherein in the first transition area (170) the surface geometry can change from convex to concave in a laterally outward direction.

[0185] 38. The cargo carrying arrangement according to one of the clauses 33 to 37, wherein in the second transition area (174) the surface geometry can change from concave to convex in a laterally outward direction.

[0186] 39. The cargo carrying arrangement according to one of the clauses 33 to 38, wherein the first transition area (170) connects a first central top portion (130a1) with a first lateral top portion (130b1), and the second transition area (174) connects a second central top portion (130a2) with a second lateral top portion (130b2).

[0187] 40. The cargo carrying arrangement according to one of the clauses 33 to 39, wherein a longitudinal transition between the first central top portion (130a1) and the second central top portion (130a2) is seamless.

[0188] 41. The cargo carrying arrangement according to one of the clauses 33 to 40, wherein a lateral first transition section (180) between the first lateral top portion (130b1) and the second lateral top portion (130b2) is stepped or kinked, or wherein in the lateral first transition section (180) the surface geometry can change from concave to convex in a longitudinally rearward direction, wherein the lateral first transition section (180) can comprise a concave section (182), and / or wherein the lateral first transition section (180), the second transition section (174) and the first transition section (174) meet in the inversion section (171).

[0189] 42. The cargo carrying arrangement according to one of the clauses 33 to 41, wherein a transition between the first lateral top portion (130b1) and the second lateral top portion (130b2) extends at least partially in a longitudinally forward direction of the cover (104), e.g. to a lateral outer transition portion (210) at which a transition between the lateral top portion (130b) and a cover side portion (120) is formed, starting from an inner transition portion (212) defining a transition between a laterally inner portion of the first lateral top portion (130b1) and a laterally inner portion of the second lateral top portion (130b2).

[0190] 43. The cargo carrying arrangement according to one of the clauses 33 to 42, wherein the longitudinal rear end of the first lateral top portion (130b1) and the longitudinal front end of the second lateral top portion (130b2) can extend at least partially substantially parallel to each other and / or can extend at least partially outward and forward from the lateral inner portion, wherein the first lateral top portion (130b1) can have a smaller extension in lateral direction than the second lateral top portion (130b2), and wherein the second lateral top portion (130b2) can be arranged rearward of the first lateral top portion.

[0191] 44. The cargo carrying arrangement according to clause 43, wherein the lateral inner portion and the longitudinal rear side portion of the first lateral top portion (130b1) can define a V-shape open in forward direction, e.g. when the cover (104) is viewed from top.

[0192] 45. The cargo carrying arrangement according to clause 43, wherein the lateral inner portion and the longitudinal rear side portion of the first lateral top portion (130b1) can extend at an angle of less than 90 degrees in a top view of the cover (104), wherein the longitudinal rear side portion extends from the lateral inner portion in forward direction.

[0193] 46. The cargo carrying arrangement according to one of the clauses 42 to 45, wherein a transition length between the first central top portion (130a1) and the first lateral top portion (130b1) is shorter than a transition length between the first lateral top portion (130b1) and the second lateral top portion (130b2) in a top view of the cover (104).

[0194] 47. The cargo carrying arrangement according to one of the clauses 42 to 45, wherein the cover (104) comprises a cover side portion (120) having a first cover side portion (120d) and a second cover side portion (120b), wherein a longitudinal rear end portion of the first cover side portion (120d) and a longitudinal front end portion of the second cover side portion (120b) are arranged at different lateral positions, in particular such that the longitudinal front end portion of the second cover side portion (120b) is disposed laterally outward of the longitudinal rear end portion of the first cover side portion (120d), wherein the first cover side portion (120d) is configured such that it extends more rearward in a lower portion than in an upper portion thereof, and wherein the second cover side portion (120b) is configured such that it extends more forward in an upper portion than in a lower portion thereof.

[0195] 48. The cargo carrying arrangement according to one of the clauses 33 to 47, wherein in the first transition area (170) the surface geometry of the top surface (130) changes from convex to concave and in the second transition area (174) the surface geometry of the top surface (130) changes from concave to convex.

[0196] 49. The cargo carrying arrangement according to one of the clauses 33 to 48, further comprising a first central top portion (130a1), a second central top portion (130a2) and a third central top portion (130a3) arranged in sequence in a rearward direction of the cover (104), wherein a rear transition (190) between the second central top portion (130a2) and the third central top portion (130a3) can be convex, wherein a connection (200) between an upper side of the third central top portion (130a3) and the rear transition (190) is formed in a concave manner.

[0197] 50. The cargo carrying arrangement (100) according to any of the preceding clauses, wherein the cover (104) is formed from one piece of material.

Claims

1. A cargo carrier (100) for mounting to a roof of a vehicle, the cargo carrier (100) comprising a base (102) and a lid (104) hingedly associated with the base (102) for moving the lid (104) relative to the base (102) between an open position and a closed position, the base (102) and the lid (104) defining an interior volume (V) of the cargo carrier (100) which is accessible by pivoting the lid (104) relative to the base (102) to the open position, wherein the base (102) comprises a rim portion (106) defining a periphery of the base (102), wherein the lid (104) comprises an interior volume portion (VI) which is at least partially arranged in front of and above a front portion (106a) of the rim portion (106) when the lid (104) is in the closed position relative to the base (102).

2. The cargo carrier (100) according to claim 1, wherein a front inner surface (108) of the lid (104) is arranged above the front portion (106a) of the rim portion (106).

3. The cargo carrier (100) according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the interior volume portion (VI) is defined by a protrusion (110) in the lid (104).

4. The cargo carrier (100) according to any one of the preceding claims 1 to 3, wherein the lid (104) is formed from one piece of material.

5. The cargo carrier (100) according to claim 3, wherein the protrusion (110) forms a front most portion of the cargo carrier (100), wherein the lid (104) comprises a front deflector (112) configured to deflect wind around the base (102), and wherein the deflector (112) is arranged below the protrusion (110).

6. The cargo carrier (100) according to claim 5, wherein the deflector (112) extends substantially linearly from the protrusion (110) to a bottom edge (114) of the lid (104).

7. The cargo carrier (100) according to claim 6, wherein a vertical extension of the deflector (112) from the protrusion (110) to the bottom edge (114) is greater in a central portion (112a) of the deflector (112) than in lateral portions (112b).

8. The cargo carrier (100) according to any one of the preceding claims 1 to 7, wherein the lid (104) is hingedly associated with the base (102) such that the lid (104) is pivotable about a lid axis (Al) which is substantially parallel to a longitudinal direction (L) of the cargo carrier (100).

9. The cargo carrier (100) according to claim 3, wherein the protrusion (110) has an elongation in a lateral direction (T) of the lid (104).

10. The cargo carrying arrangement (100) according to claim 3, wherein the cover (104) further comprises a cover extension (128) arranged rearward of the protrusion (110) and configured to allow displacement of the inner volume portion (VI) in a forward and / or downward direction relative to a top surface (130) of the cover (104) when a forwardly directed force is applied to an inner side of the protrusion (110) in the cover (104).

11. The cargo carrying arrangement (100) according to claim 10, wherein the cover extension (128) is formed by a transition in the cover (104) having a concave cross-sectional curvature.

12. The cargo carrying arrangement (100) according to claim 10, wherein the cover extension (128) forms a height difference (D) between a first portion (130) and a second portion (132) of the cover (104) such that a rotational force will be formed in the cover extension (128) when a pulling force is applied thereon in a plane of the first portion (130) and / or in a plane of the second portion (132), the rotational force serving to reduce the height difference (D).

13. The cargo carrying arrangement (100) according to any one of claims 10-12, wherein the cover extension (128) extends at an angle relative to a longitudinal direction (L) of the cargo carrying arrangement (100), and wherein at least a portion (120a) of each cover side portion (120) is not provided with a cover extension (128).

14. The cargo carrying arrangement (100) according to claim 13, wherein the portion (120a) of each cover side portion (120) is arranged at least partially below a front inner surface (108) of the cover (104).

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