A carrier device for securing an accessory to a vehicle is provided. The carrier device includes a support frame and a first suction cup. The first suction cup includes a suction cup housing defining a suction chamber, a vacuum pump configured to selectively adjust the pressure within the suction chamber to couple the first suction cup to a vehicle, and a first pressure sensor positioned within the suction cup housing to detect suction chamber pressure information. The first suction cup may further includes an electrical line coupled to the first pressure sensor to transmit suction chamber pressure information to a location outside of the first suction cup, and an integrally molded housing formed around the electrical line to prevent pressure loss within the suction chamber. The first suction cup may include a short range wireless module positioned within the suction cup housing and coupled to the first pressure sensor to selectively pair the first pressure sensor to a nearby electronic device to transmit the suction chamber pressure information to a location outside of the first suction cup.

According to some illustrative embodiments, novel support structure is provided that can be used, for example, to mount bicycles or other accessories on vehicle racks employing a flush configuration that facilitates use and operation of tents or the like. In some illustrative embodiments, an assembly for supporting bicycles or other accessories on vehicles is provided that includes: a) at least one rack or cross-bar mountable support member having a top wall with a length of between about 2 inches to 24 inches and a width of between about 1 inch to 6 inches; b) the top wall having an over-hang section configured to extend over at least a portion of a top surface of a rack or cross-bar, a top surface of the top wall extending not more than 13 inch higher than the top surface of the rack or cross-bar such as to be substantially flush with the top surface of the rack or cross-bar; and c) the over-hang section having at least one through-hole for receiving a bolt or other connecting member that is fixable to the rack or cross-bar.

According to some illustrative embodiments, novel support structure is provided that can be used, for example, to mount bicycles or other accessories on vehicle racks employing a flush configuration that facilitates use and operation of tents or the like. In some illustrative embodiments, an assembly for supporting bicycles or other accessories on vehicles is provided that includes: a) at least one rack or cross-bar mountable support member having a top wall with a length of between about 2 inches to 24 inches and a width of between about 1 inch to 6 inches; b) the top wall having an over-hang section configured to extend over at least a portion of a top surface of a rack or cross-bar, a top surface of the top wall extending not more than 13 inch higher than the top surface of the rack or cross-bar such as to be substantially flush with the top surface of the rack or cross-bar; and c) the over-hang section having at least one through-hole for receiving a bolt or other connecting member that is fixable to the rack or cross-bar.

A system of divider panels for a vehicle is provided. The system includes a first divider panel that separates a front seating area from a rear seating area of the vehicle. A second divider panel separates the rear seating area from a cargo area of the vehicle. A third divider panel separates the rear seating area into two separate areas. The first, second and third dividers may be removably coupled in the interior cabin of the vehicle by mounting points defined in the roof of the vehicle, the floor of the vehicle, and seating support structure of the vehicle.

The present invention discloses multipurpose roof panel structures formed by strong material. One roof panel includes a base panel and two movable barrier rods fixed on the base panel, said movable barrier rods are fixed on the two opposite sides of the base panel and can be inclined raised above or set flat adjacent to the base panel. The other roof panel includes a base panel, two movable barrier rods and plural fixing planks, wherein each movable barrier rod, being fixed on the two opposite sides of the base panel, is being inclined raised above the base panel and secured by at least a fixing plank, or being set flat resting adjacent to the base panel and secured. With the implementation of the present invention, the movable barrier rods are either raised to securely contain and protect objects or luggage, or set flat to have more space to contain and protect larger or longer objects such as ski board or surfboard, and thus make the roof panel structures multipurpose roof panel structures.

The present invention discloses multipurpose roof panel structures formed by strong material. One roof panel includes a base panel and two movable barrier rods fixed on the base panel, said movable barrier rods are fixed on the two opposite sides of the base panel and can be inclined raised above or set flat adjacent to the base panel. The other roof panel includes a base panel, two movable barrier rods and plural fixing planks, wherein each movable barrier rod, being fixed on the two opposite sides of the base panel, is being inclined raised above the base panel and secured by at least a fixing plank, or being set flat resting adjacent to the base panel and secured. With the implementation of the present invention, the movable barrier rods are either raised to securely contain and protect objects or luggage, or set flat to have more space to contain and protect larger or longer objects such as ski board or surfboard, and thus make the roof panel structures multipurpose roof panel structures.

A locking cargo restraint with multiple retracting cables is provided for securing cargo to a base, surface, or object. The locking cargo restraint is generally composed of a housing, retractable cables, and spools. The cables may be spooled within the housing to take up slack for storage of the device or to provide tension when cargo is being secured. The spools are spring biased to assist the user in pulling the cables into the housing. The cables are independently operable, allowing the operator to secure symmetrical or irregularly shaped objects. The locking cargo restraint also features a mode selection knob that can effectuate different modes of operation of the device such that the cables may be extended from the housing, retracted into the housing, or tightened about cargo. Further, the device includes a lock mechanism that, when engaged, limits the operation of the mode selection knob.

A locking cargo restraint with multiple retracting cables is provided for securing cargo to a base, surface, or object. The locking cargo restraint is generally composed of a housing, retractable cables, and spools. The cables may be spooled within the housing to take up slack for storage of the device or to provide tension when cargo is being secured. The spools are spring biased to assist the user in pulling the cables into the housing. The cables are independently operable, allowing the operator to secure symmetrical or irregularly shaped objects. The locking cargo restraint also features a mode selection knob that can effectuate different modes of operation of the device such that the cables may be extended from the housing, retracted into the housing, or tightened about cargo. Further, the device includes a lock mechanism that, when engaged, limits the operation of the mode selection knob.

A rack is described for securing equipment, such as a kayak, to a vehicle. The rack has a base member for attaching to the vehicle, a support member pivotally attached to the base member, and an actuator that is operable to engage or disengage a latch mechanism that fixes the movement of the support member in one or more desired positions in relation to the base member. The actuator may be actuated from either side of the base. The actuator may extend transversely across the lengthwise axis of the base member. The opposite ends of the actuator may each be displaced toward one end of the base to release the support member and allow it to pivot with respect to the base member.

A rack is described for securing equipment, such as a kayak, to a vehicle. The rack has a base member for attaching to the vehicle, a support member pivotally attached to the base member, and an actuator that is operable to engage or disengage a latch mechanism that fixes the movement of the support member in one or more desired positions in relation to the base member. The actuator may be actuated from either side of the base. The actuator may extend transversely across the lengthwise axis of the base member. The opposite ends of the actuator may each be displaced toward one end of the base to release the support member and allow it to pivot with respect to the base member.