A mechanical mounting system (100) and method for mounting an object (104) to a vehicle exterior (102E) of a vehicle (102). The mounting system (100) includes a base assembly (106) and a mounting assembly (108). The base assembly (106) is fixedly mountable to the vehicle exterior (102E). The mounting assembly (108) is movably coupled to the base assembly (106). The mounting assembly (108) includes a mounting aperture (108A). The mounting assembly (108) is configured to receive the object (104) so that at least a portion of the object (104) is extendable through the mounting aperture (108A). The mounting assembly (108) is movable relative to the base assembly (106) between an expanded configuration and a retracted configuration. The base assembly (106) can include a base frame (116) that defines a base perimeter (106P) of the base assembly (106). The mounting assembly (108) can include a mounting frame (130) that defines a mounting perimeter (108P) of the mounting assembly (108).

A mechanical mounting system (100) and method for mounting an object (104) to a vehicle exterior (102E) of a vehicle (102). The mounting system (100) includes a base assembly (106) and a mounting assembly (108). The base assembly (106) is fixedly mountable to the vehicle exterior (102E). The mounting assembly (108) is movably coupled to the base assembly (106). The mounting assembly (108) includes a mounting aperture (108A). The mounting assembly (108) is configured to receive the object (104) so that at least a portion of the object (104) is extendable through the mounting aperture (108A). The mounting assembly (108) is movable relative to the base assembly (106) between an expanded configuration and a retracted configuration. The base assembly (106) can include a base frame (116) that defines a base perimeter (106P) of the base assembly (106). The mounting assembly (108) can include a mounting frame (130) that defines a mounting perimeter (108P) of the mounting assembly (108).

A solar powered vehicle topper unit and systems and methods for the same are provided. A solar energy harvesting device is electrically connected to an electronic display within a housing. A support extends between the housing and the solar energy harvesting device such that a bottom surface of the solar energy harvesting device is located above, and spaced apart form, a top surface of the housing to secure the solar energy harvesting device in an elevated position. The solar energy harvesting device has a first footprint, and the housing has a second footprint which is smaller than the first footprint.

A solar powered vehicle topper unit and systems and methods for the same are provided. A solar energy harvesting device is electrically connected to an electronic display within a housing. A support extends between the housing and the solar energy harvesting device such that a bottom surface of the solar energy harvesting device is located above, and spaced apart form, a top surface of the housing to secure the solar energy harvesting device in an elevated position. The solar energy harvesting device has a first footprint, and the housing has a second footprint which is smaller than the first footprint.

In an embodiment, a collapsible shelter system is provided that includes a base defining a front edge and a back edge and a roof defining a front edge and a back edge. A front height is defined by the distance between the front edge of the base and the front edge of the roof, and a back height is defined by the distance between the back edge of the base and the back edge of the roof. The system further includes a first side wall and a second wall, each including a lower portion hingedly attached to the base and an upper portion hingedly attached to the roof, and the lower portion hingedly attached to the upper portion along a middle-hinge axis. The collapsible shelter system is configurable between a closed position and an open position. In the open position, the back height is greater than the front height.

In an embodiment, a collapsible shelter system is provided that includes a base defining a front edge and a back edge and a roof defining a front edge and a back edge. A front height is defined by the distance between the front edge of the base and the front edge of the roof, and a back height is defined by the distance between the back edge of the base and the back edge of the roof. The system further includes a first side wall and a second wall, each including a lower portion hingedly attached to the base and an upper portion hingedly attached to the roof, and the lower portion hingedly attached to the upper portion along a middle-hinge axis. The collapsible shelter system is configurable between a closed position and an open position. In the open position, the back height is greater than the front height.

A security arrangement for a load carrying assembly includes a carrier plate and an attachment plate. The plates are arranged with interconnected guiding members arranged to enable relative movement of the carrier plate in a longitudinal direction of the roof rack assembly. The carrier plate further includes one first attachment device arranged to enable attachment of the security arrangement to a roof box. The attachment plate includes one second attachment device arranged to enable attachment of the security arrangement to a roof rack assembly and an energy absorbing member is arranged between the two plates and attached to the two plates by first and second attachment members arranged to enable relative movement between the carrier plate and the attachment plate in the longitudinal direction upon simultaneous absorption of energy to minimize the risk of hazard in connection with a vehicle suddenly decelerating.

A roof rack attachable to a convertible roof is provided. A further aspect employs a roof rack with a mounting bracket removeably insertable into a hole or pocket of a fabric convertible roof. In another aspect, a roller sunshade for a convertible roof is provided. Moreover, an additional aspect is of a sunshade assembly which includes a forwardly extendable shade and wind-up roller, and a rearwardly extendable roller shade and wind-up roller.

A roof rack attachable to a convertible roof is provided. A further aspect employs a roof rack with a mounting bracket removeably insertable into a hole or pocket of a fabric convertible roof. In another aspect, a roller sunshade for a convertible roof is provided. Moreover, an additional aspect is of a sunshade assembly which includes a forwardly extendable shade and wind-up roller, and a rearwardly extendable roller shade and wind-up roller.

The present inventive concept relates to roof bar endcap for a vehicle, said endcap comprising one or more light emitting devices, an envelope arranged to at least partially surround said one or more light emitting devices, said envelope comprising one or more light exit surface portions, wherein said one or more light emitting devices is arranged to emit light through said one or more light exit surfaces, an engagement part adapted to engage a distal end of a roof bar such that the endcap is fixedly attached to said roof bar.