Article carrying bracket used to secure articles in a vehicle.
JP2026518085A5Pending Publication Date: 2026-06-26RHINO RACK AUSTRALIA PTY LTD
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- JP · JP
- Patent Type
- Applications
- Current Assignee / Owner
- RHINO RACK AUSTRALIA PTY LTD
- Filing Date
- 2023-09-14
- Publication Date
- 2026-06-26
AI Technical Summary
Technical Problem
Existing article carriers for vehicles face issues with rapid wear of deformable washers leading to loss of preload force, resulting in loose movement of the bracket jaws, which can be unsafe and inconvenient.
Method used
A braking mechanism with angled planar surfaces and a hinge pin adjustment system that gradually increases resistance as the bracket opens, combined with a latching and locking mechanism, to securely hold articles and prevent sudden opening.
Benefits of technology
The solution provides controlled and gradual opening of the bracket, ensuring safety and ease of use, even with heavy loads, and accommodates various article shapes through interchangeable inserts.
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Abstract
Disclosed is an article carrying bracket used to hold an article in a vehicle, the bracket comprising first and second bracket members, the bracket members being hinged together and able to rotate relative to each other between a closed and an open position. In the open position, the article to be carried can be introduced between the bracket members. In the closed position, the bracket members surround and hold the article. The bracket includes a braking mechanism that brakes the movement of the bracket members from the closed position to the open position, the resistance of which the braking mechanism gradually increases as the bracket moves toward the open position.
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