The BMW vehicle shown is for illustrative purposes only. There is no commercial connection between the manufacturer of this roof box and BMW AG. The vehicle is being used without commercial intent and solely to illustrate a development project. The roof box is currently in the development stage and is not currently offered for sale.
ROOF CARGO SYSTEM
Compressible Roof Cargo Box
Save effort and time when loading and unloading your luggage and minimize the
dimensions of the box for space-saving storage.
ID: The First.
The roof box with a world first and with character.
Staged, a real eye-catcher for everyone.
Technicity meets Functionality
The roof cargo box can be expanded and compressed so that the box itself becomes a suitcase. Easily handable and storageable. It defines a longitudinal axis and has at least three frames which extend in respective planes transversely to the longitudinal axis. The frames are configured to receive the flexible shells spanned thereon. A scissors mechanism pulls the frames into a predetermined spaced relationship to each other along the longitudinal axis.
The interface between the roof cargo box and the carrier is designed so that
a screw protrudes from the groove of the carrier through the roof cargo box. A zippered (sealed) pocket is provided on the inside in the area of the screw, which is additionally reinforced with plastic elements. The screw or constructionis fixed in place with a flat star grip nut.
Functionality: Ergonomy
By unlocking a safety mechanism, the roof cargo box can be
rotated to a certain angle to make it easier to load and unload your luggage. This orientation is also advantageous for
extending or dismantling the box. How is this solved?
Patented case.
Technicity: Safety
Safety is an essential part of its development.
In the area of high pressure loads, the roof cargo box can provide plastic inserts as shells on the inside or outside of the flexible shell, similar to hard-shell cases with a fabric cover. The reinforcement prevents the transported goods from damaging the flexible shell of the roof cargo box and ensures safe transportation.
Another feature is a kind of hammock in the belly,
on which the transported goods rest.
The Roof Cargo Box
The roof cargo box system for transporting an article on a vehicle includes a roof cargo box and a roof cargo box carrier for mounting on a vehicle. The box includes a flexible shell for accommodating the article to be transported.
Individuality
Tailored to your needs in the truest sense of the word.
An easily configurable look gives your vehicle a
unique statement.
Some Detail Solutions
The product is characterised not only by simplicity in terms of ergonomics and handling, but also by simple manufacturing methods. For example, the sliding element of the scissor
mechanism consists of laser-cut flat elements:
no milling or turning works required. The sliding element can also run along more curved shapes. Inside or outside the ribs.
A small detail with a big effect: the horseshoe shape under the tarpaulin, which can be folded down by 90° at the rear, enables larger objects to be loaded that are wider than the roof box itself. This mechanism can be seen as widening the mouth. Once the
object is in the roof box, it is turned inwards by a quarter turn and the roof box gets its original sleek shape. Ingenious, isn`t it?
Summarizing the Functions & Advantages
Multi-functional approach that
leads to the solution: ergonomics and a fuel-saving method for the sake of our nature
Project-Status
Active Development
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