Mounting assembly for decoys
AssigneeVirgil L. Farstad
InventorsVirgil L. Farstad, Malcolm Halvorson
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Abstract
A multiple-point frame for mounting a self-aligning decoy. The frame provides multiple-points of attachment to the decoy thereby providing more stability and adaptability to various decoy body designs. A spindle having a concentrically mounted ball bearing is mounted on a stake, and further receives a sleeve in combination with the mounting frame. A ball bearing is also positioned within the sleeve so that when the ball be, axing mounted spindle is inserted within the sleeve, the friction between the two parts is substantially reduced. Consequently, the rotational movement about the spindle is enhanced.
Claims33
Mounting apparatus for mounting a body in a manner that accommodates automatic rotational movement of the body about a stake or other fixed point comprising:
- spindle means for providing a pivotal point, said spindle means includes an axial counter bore therein for receiving the stake:
- frame means for supporting the body, said frame means including multiple-point mounting means for attachment to the body, and an elongated sleeve means for receiving said spindle means, wherein said sleeve means includes an upper end and a lower end, said lower end having a shoulder extending radially outward from said sleeve.
Mounting apparatus for mounting a decoy body in a manner that accommodates rotational movement of the body about a stake or other fixed pivot point, comprising:
- frame means for supporting the decoy body wherein said frame means has a transverse hole therethrough;
- first mounting strut protruding longitudinally from one end of the frame means in a direction perpendicular to said transverse hole;
- lateral side mounts protruding transversely in opposite directions from the other end of the frame means, wherein said lateral side mounts include a second mounting strut and a third mounting strut that are opposite ends of an elongated rod that is removably attached to said frame means, said decoy body having a first aperture in the front of the decoy body and a second and third aperture in diametrically opposite side portions of the decoy body therein for receiving said first, second and third mounting struts;
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- pivotal mounting means for pivotally mounting said frame means on said stake.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.