Inventors:
Michael McMillan - Caldwell ID, US
International Classification:
B60R 9/02
Abstract:
A load carrier for an off-road vehicle, such as an ATV or snowmobile, includes a generally horizontal platform and moveable article-mounts that may be adjustably fixed in position underneath and/or on top of said platform to receive various pieces of cargo. The article-mounts may receive and anchor elongated objects such as snowboards, skis, and rifle cases, preferably in a horizontal orientation generally parallel to the length of the vehicle. Preferably, a substantial portion of the platform upper surface is on a single, substantially horizontal plane and is available for multiple of said article-mounts, while another portion is recessed for receiving smaller, shorter, or more regularly-shaped objects. In a first group of embodiments, moveable article-mounts are underneath the platform, for example, by connection of a rail or other mounting portion of the article-mount to the underside and/or side edge of the platform. In a second group of embodiments, movable article-mounts are connected to the upper surface of the platform, and preferably include one or more paddles, posts, or other upright members. The above-platform article-mounts are preferably swivelable on an axis perpendicular to the upper surface of the platform. Latches and/or clamping features may secure the cargo item to or between the paddles, posts, or other upright members.