# US 2014/0197218 A1 · Accessory mounting assembly > Agents: this data is available as JSON from the patentgrep API and MCP server — see https://patentgrep.com/llms.txt - Number: US 2014/0197218 A1 - Document ID: US20140197218A1 - Status: Published application - Kind: A1 - Application number: 14/170,792 - Filed: 2014-02-03 - Published: 2014-07-17 - Earliest claimed: 2010-12-17 - Assignees: Southern Audio Services, Inc. - Applicants: Southern Audio Services, Inc. - Inventors: JEFF B. JORDAN; JON C. JORDAN - Web page: https://patentgrep.com/patent/US20140197218A1 ## CPC - B60R 11/00: Arrangements for holding or mounting articles, not otherwise provided for - B60Q 1/0483: {mounted on a bracket, e.g. details concerning the mouting of the lamps on the vehicle body} - B60Q 1/18: being additional front lights {(bracket mounted headlights B60Q1/0483)} - B60Q 1/245: {Searchlights, e.g. adjustable from within the vehicle (adjustable headlights B60Q1/06)} - F16M 11/16: Details concerning attachment of head-supporting legs, with or without actuation of locking members thereof - F16M 13/02: for supporting on, or attaching to, an object, e.g. tree, gate, window-frame, cycle - B60R 2011/0066: {using screws, bolts, rivets or the like} - B60R 2011/0073: {using key-type connections} - B60R 2011/0078: {Quick-disconnect two-parts mounting means} - B60R 2011/0082: {collapsible, e.g. for storing after use} - B60R: VEHICLES, VEHICLE FITTINGS, OR VEHICLE PARTS, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR - B60Q: ARRANGEMENT OF SIGNALLING OR LIGHTING DEVICES, THE MOUNTING OR SUPPORTING THEREOF OR CIRCUITS THEREFOR, FOR VEHICLES IN GENERAL - F16M: FRAMES, CASINGS OR BEDS OF ENGINES, MACHINES OR APPARATUS, NOT SPECIFIC TO ENGINES, MACHINES OR APPARATUS PROVIDED FOR ELSEWHERE; STANDS; SUPPORTS ## Abstract An assembly for mounting an accessory. The assembly can be configured to permit the accessory to pan, rotate or tilt. The assembly includes a mounting member attachable to the support structure and having a mounting member electrical connector. The assembly also includes a docking member releasably attached to the mounting member and having a docking member electrical connector communicably coupled to the mounting member electrical connector. The accessory is attached to the docking member. ## Claims ### Claim 1 An accessory mounting assembly for a vehicle comprising: a. a support structure; b. a mounting member connected to the support structure, wherein the mounting member comprises a mounting member electrical connector; c. a docking member releasably attached to the mounting member, wherein the docking member comprises a docking member electrical connector operatively connected to the mounting member electrical connector; and d. an accessory operatively attached to the docking member. ### Claim 2 (depends on 1) The accessory mounting assembly of claim 1 wherein the accessory comprises one or more speakers, lights, cameras, inverters, computing devices, sprayers, and combinations thereof. ### Claim 3 (depends on 2) The accessory mounting assembly of claim 2 wherein the accessory is configured to pan, rotate, or tilt in a desired direction. ### Claim 4 (depends on 3) The accessory mounting assembly of claim 3 further comprising a quick release mechanism for releasably securing the mounting member to the docking member. ### Claim 5 (depends on 3) The accessory mounting assembly of claim 3 wherein the surface of the mounting member electrical connector includes one or more traces that correspond to one or more contacts on the docking member electrical connector. ### Claim 6 (depends on 3) The accessory mounting assembly of claim 3 wherein the surface of the docking member electrical connector includes one or more traces that correspond to one or more contacts on the mounting member electrical connector. ### Claim 7 (depends on 1) The accessory mounting assembly of claim 1 wherein the quick release mechanism comprises a bayonet connection. ### Claim 8 (depends on 1) The accessory mounting assembly of claim 1 wherein the quick release mechanism comprises a threaded connection. ### Claim 9 (depends on 1) The accessory mounting assembly of claim 1 wherein the quick release mechanism comprises a saddle clamp. ### Claim 10 (depends on 1) The accessory mounting assembly of claim 1 wherein the support structure is a bar or rail. ### Claim 11 (depends on 11) The accessory mounting assembly of claim 11 wherein the support structure is configured to be longitudinally adjustable. ### Claim 12 (depends on 11) The accessory mounting assembly of claim 11 wherein the support structure is telescoped. ### Claim 13 (depends on 11) The accessory mounting assembly of claim 11 wherein the support structure has one or more extension bars. ### Claim 14 An accessory mounting assembly comprising: a. a support structure configured to attach to a vehicle; b. a mounting member connected to the support structure, wherein the mounting member comprises: i. a first connector; and ii. a mounting member electrical connector configured to be operatively connected to an audio, video or electrical source; c. a docking member releasably attached to the mounting member, wherein the docking member comprises: i. a second connector; and ii. a docking member electrical connector communicably connected to the mounting member electrical connector, wherein the electrical connectors are connected by one or more traces that correspond to one or more grooves; d. an accessory operatively attached to the docking member electrical connector and configured to pan, rotate, or tilt in a desired direction; and e. a quick release mechanism for releasably securing the first connector to the second connector. ### Claim 15 (depends on 14) The accessory mounting assembly of claim 14 wherein the quick release mechanism comprises a bayonet connection. ### Claim 16 (depends on 14) The accessory mounting assembly of claim 14 wherein the quick release mechanism comprises a threaded connection. ### Claim 17 (depends on 14) The accessory mounting assembly of claim 14 wherein the quick release mechanism comprises a saddle clamp. ### Claim 18 (depends on 14) The accessory mounting assembly of claim 14 wherein the support structure is configured to be longitudinally adjustable. ### Claim 19 (depends on 18) The accessory mounting assembly of claim 18 wherein the support structure is telescoped. ### Claim 20 (depends on 19) The accessory mounting assembly of claim 19 wherein the support structure has one or more extension bars.