MOUNTING BRACKET AND BRAKE ASSEMBLY
The embodiments disclosed herein relate to a mounting bracket configured to be secured to a deck without damaging the deck for the attachment of accessories. The bracket comprises is generally rigid U-shaped outer housing and a flexible L-shaped clip nested within the housing and at least one set mechanical fastener configured to penetrate the U-shaped housing to compress the L-shaped clip against the surface of the deck to secure the bracket to the deck. The bracket is configured to mount accessories selected a group consisting of a camera, a light, a brake assembly for decelerating motion, a seat assembly, and a video recorder.
This application claims priority to provisional patent application U.S. Ser. No. 61/925,540 filed on Jan. 9, 2014, the entire contents of which is herein incorporated by reference.
BACKGROUNDThe embodiments herein relate generally to a mounting bracket and a brake assembly for a moveable board such as a skateboard or long board.
SUMMARYThe embodiments disclosed herein relate to a mounting bracket configured to be secured to a deck without damaging the deck for the attachment of accessories. The bracket comprises is generally rigid U-shaped outer housing and a flexible L-shaped clip nested within the housing and at least one set mechanical fastener configured to penetrate the U-shaped housing to compress the L-shaped clip against the surface of the deck to secure the bracket to the deck. The bracket is configured to mount accessories selected a group consisting of a camera, a light, a brake assembly for decelerating motion, a seat assembly, and a video recorder.
The brake assembly comprises a generally U-shaped member having a first portion and a second portion wherein the first portion is configured so that when attached to the vehicle the first portion extends transversely across at least a portion of the deck to form a foot bar. A brake flap is attached to the second portion of the brake assembly proximate to at least one wheel of the vehicle. The brake assembly is rotatably mounted to the vehicle to permit rotatable movement of the foot bar and the brake flap with a spring to bias the brake flap away from the proximate wheel to minimize interfere with the wheel until the user of the vehicle depresses the foot bar so as to engage the wheel for deceleration. A plurality of brake assemblies may be mounted to a vehicle deck and connected to each other for simultaneous actuation by a connection member.
The detailed description of some embodiments of the invention is made below with reference to the accompanying figures, wherein like numerals represent corresponding parts of the figures.
One embodiment of the present mounting bracket 10 to attach accessories to the deck of a moveable board such as a skateboard or long board without damaging the deck is depicted in
The web of the U-shaped housing 110 is configured to attach many different accessories including but not limited a light source L as depicted in
A brake flap 340 is attached to the second member of the rod 310 to engage the rear wheel W to effectuate deceleration of the movable board. The brake flap 350 may be configured to accept a removable brake pad 340 which may be replaced as needed based upon wear and tear.
The brake assembly 30 is mounted to the deck using a mounting bracket 10. The mounting bracket 10 is configured in conformity with
To effectively brake a moveable deck without drift requires the installation of a plurality of connected brake assemblies 30 as depicted in
Persons of ordinary skill in the art may appreciate that numerous design configurations may be possible to enjoy the functional benefits of the inventive systems. Thus, given the wide variety of configurations and arrangements of embodiments of the present invention the scope of the invention is reflected by the breadth of the claims below rather than narrowed by the embodiments described above.
Claims
1. A mounting bracket configured to be secured to a deck without damaging the deck, the bracket comprising:
- a generally rigid U-shaped housing comprising a top member, a bottom member, and a web therebetween, the web being configured to support a deck accessory thereon;
- a flexible L-shaped clip comprising a top flange connected generally perpendicular to a vertical flange and configured to be nested within the U-shaped housing such that the top flange can be placed tightly against a surface of the deck, and
- at least one set mechanical fastener configured to penetrate a top or bottom member of the U-shaped housing to compress the top flange of the L-shaped clip to the surface of the deck.
2. The mounting bracket of claim 1 wherein the accessories comprise one or more from a group consisting of a camera, a light, a brake assembly, a seat assembly, and a video recorder.
3. A brake assembly for decelerating motion of a vehicle having a deck and a plurality of wheels, the brake assembly comprising:
- a generally U-shaped member comprising a first portion and a second portion wherein the first portion is configured so that when attached to the vehicle the first portion extends transversely across at least a portion of the deck to form a foot bar;
- a brake flap attached to the second portion such that when the brake assembly is attached to the vehicle the brake flap is positioned proximate at least one wheel of the vehicle;
- a mechanical fastener configured to secure the brake assembly to the vehicle in a manner that permits rotatable movement of the foot bar and the brake flap; and
- a spring positioned on the brake assembly and configured to bias the brake flap away from the proximate wheel to minimize interfere with the wheel until the user of the vehicle depresses the foot bar so as to engage the wheel for deceleration.
4. The brake assembly of claim 3, further comprising a brake pad configured to be removably mounted to the brake flap.
5. The brake assembly of claim 4, further comprising the mounting bracket of claim 1 to facilitate the attachment of the brake assembly to the vehicle.
6. The brake assembly of claim 3 further comprising a foot pad configured to connect to the foot bar.
7. A vehicle comprising a deck and a plurality of wheels, the vehicle comprising a plurality of brake assemblies of claim 3
8. The vehicle of claim 7 further comprising the mounting bracket of claim 1.
9. The vehicle of claim 7 further comprising a connection member connecting the foot bar of at least two brake assemblies for simultaneous actuation.
Type: Application
Filed: Jun 18, 2014
Publication Date: Jul 9, 2015
Inventor: Patrick McDowell (Fullerton, CA)
Application Number: 14/308,481