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Mechanical and/or electro-mechanical interconnect system for vehicle load carrying components/accessories

  • US 5,306,156 A
  • Filed: 04/03/1992
  • Issued: 04/26/1994
  • Est. Priority Date: 04/03/1992
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. In an easily manipulatable latch for securing when desired a selected one of a plurality of accessories of different types to the exterior of a vehicle, mounting structure for the same comprising:

  • (a) a connection component permanently attachable to said vehicle, which component includes at least one mechanical connector on the exterior of said vehicle configured to mate with and securely connect respectively to all corresponding mechanical connectors associated with accessory latching structures of said plurality of accessories of different types and at least one electrical connector configured to mate with a corresponding electrical connector on said accessory latching structure when said mechanical connection is made;

    (b) a backing component for securance to said vehicle interiorly of said connection component, which backing component cooperates with said connection component to transmit to said vehicle for support thereof both the static and the dynamic loading expected by reason of connection to any one of said accessories of different types; and

    (c) a cover plate for said electrical connector securable thereover when an electrical connector of said accessory latching structure is not connected thereto.

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