Scuba tank mounting mechanism
OwnerMichael J. Spergelinventor
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Abstract
A mounting mechanism is provided for mounting a second SCUBA tank (e.g. a pony tank) to a first SCUBA tank (e.g. a main SCUBA tank). The mounting mechanism includes a bracket having a first curved outer surface for engaging the first SCUBA tank, having a second curved outer surface for engaging a second SCUBA tank, and having a connecting portion connecting the first curved outer surface to the second curved outer surface, a passage being formed in the connecting portion. A first clamp extends through the passage in the connecting portion and secures the second SCUBA tank to the second curved outer surface. A second clamp, for example the existing BCD strap of a main SCUBA tank, extends through the passage in the connecting portion and secures the second SCUBA tank to the first curved outer surface.
Claims27
A mounting mechanism for mounting a second SCUBA tank to a first SCUBA tank, the mounting mechanism comprising:
- a bracket having a first curved outer surface and a second curved outer surface, the first curved outer surface being closest to the second curved outer surface at a mid-point along the first curved outer surface and a midpoint along the second curved outer surface, the first curved outer surface for engaging the first SCUBA tank, the second curved outer surface for engaging a second SCUBA tank, the bracket having a connecting portion connecting the first curved outer surface to the second curved outer surface, a passage being formed in the connecting portion, the passage having top, bottom, and lateral walls;
- a first clamp having a strap portion, the strap portion extending through the passage in the connecting portion, the first clamp for securing the second SCUBA tank to the second curved outer surface, the passage for receiving a strap portion of a second clamp to secure the first SCUBA tank to the first curved outer surface.
A mounting mechanism for mounting a pony tank to a main SCUBA tank using an existing strap of the main SCUBA tank, the mounting mechanism comprising:
- a bracket having a first curved outer surface and a second curved outer surface, the first curved outer surface being closest to the second curved outer surface at a mid-point along the first curved outer surface and a midpoint along the second curved outer surface, the first curved outer surface for engaging a main SCUBA tank, the second curved outer surface for engaging a pony tank, the bracket having a connecting portion connecting the first curved outer surface to the second curved outer surface, a passage being formed in the connecting portion, the passage having top, bottom, and lateral walls;
- a first clamp having a strap portion, the strap portion extending through the passage in the connecting portion, the first clamp for securing the pony tank to the second curved outer surface, the passage for receiving a strap to secure the main SCUBA tank to the first curved outer surface.
A bracket for mounting a first SCUBA tank to a second SCUBA tank, the bracket having a first curved outer surface and a second curved outer surface, the first curved outer surface being closest to the second curved outer surface at a mid-point along the first curved outer surface and a midpoint along the second curved outer surface, the first curved outer surface for engaging the first SCUBA tank, the second curved outer surface for engaging a second SCUBA tank, the bracket having a connecting portion connecting the first curved outer surface to the second curved outer surface, a passage being formed in the connecting portion, the passage having top, bottom, and lateral walls, the passage for receiving a first strap to secure the second SCUBA tank to the second curved outer surface, the passage for receiving a second strap to secure the first SCUBA tank to the first curved outer surface.
A mounting mechanism for mounting a cylindrical SCUBA accessory to a SCUBA tank, the mounting mechanism comprising:
- a bracket having a first concave portion and a second concave portion, the first concave portion being closest to the second concave portion at a mid-point along the first concave portion and a midpoint along the second concave portion, the first concave portion for engaging a SCUBA tank, the second concave portion for engaging a cylindrical SCUBA accessory, the bracket having a connecting portion connecting the first concave portion to the second concave portion, a passage being formed in the connecting portion, the passage having top, bottom, and lateral walls;
- a first clamp having a strap portion, the strap portion extending through the passage in the connecting portion, the first clamp for securing the cylindrical SCUBA accessory to the second concave portion, the passage for receiving a strap portion of a second clamp to secure the SCUBA tank to the first concave portion.
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