Screw lock accessory retaining device
AssigneeConcorde International
InventorsJohn Titus Marlow, Thomas George Marlow, Wade Randal Malcolm
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Abstract
Systems, apparatus and methods for an accessory retaining device are described. According to various embodiments, a handle, shaft and flange are configured to provide a rotational interface. With the assistance of threading between the shaft and the handle or other components, rotation of the handle causes axial movement of the shaft and compression of a grommet located about the shaft or flange. Compression of the grommet results in radial expansion. In this way, the accessory retaining device is adapted to secure an accessory to a mounting aperture located on a vehicle or other device when the handle is in a closed position. Other embodiments are described and claimed.
Claims23
An accessory retention system for attaching an accessory to an aperture in a device, the accessory retention system comprising:
- a hand-graspable handle having an internally threaded portion;
- an externally threaded shaft having a proximal end and a distal end, the proximal end configured to engage with the handle;
- an accessory positioned at least partially about the shaft, the accessory including a mounting portion, wherein the accessory is selected from the group consisting of a light bar, a rack, a gun rack, a tool holder, a cargo carrier, an auxiliary light, a light, an antenna, a mirror and combinations thereof;
- a flange connected to the distal end of the shaft;
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- a compressible grommet positioned about the shaft between the handle and the flange;
- wherein rotation of the handle upon the shaft causes compression of the compressible grommet such that when positioned in the aperture of the device, the compressible grommet creates a force to help restrict rotation and other movement of the mounting portion of the accessory with respect to the device.
An accessory retention device and accessory, the retention device for attaching the accessory to an aperture in a vehicle, the accessory retention device and accessory comprising:
- a threaded shaft having a major axis;
- a hand-graspable handle integrally connected with the threaded shaft;
- a threaded fastener having a flanged end, the threaded fastener configured to be attached to the threaded shaft along the major axis;
- a compressible grommet shaped to fit in the aperture, the compressible grommet positioned around the threaded shaft between the handle and the flanged end of the threaded fastener;
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- the accessory positioned at least partially about the threaded shaft between the handle and the compressible grommet, wherein the accessory is selected from the group consisting of a light bar, a rack, a gun rack, a tool holder, a cargo carrier, an auxiliary light, a light, an antenna, a mirror and combinations thereof;
- wherein rotation of the threaded shaft about the major axis causes movement of the threaded fastener along the major axis, causing compression of the compressible grommet and further creating a force to hinder rotation and other movement of the accessory with respect to the vehicle.
An accessory retention device and accessory, the retention device for attaching the accessory to an aperture in a vehicle, the accessory retention device and accessory comprising:
- a threaded shaft having a major axis;
- a hand-graspable handle integrally connected with the threaded shaft;
- a threaded fastener having a flanged end, the threaded fastener configured to be attached to the threaded shaft along the major axis;
- a compressible grommet shaped to fit in the aperture, the compressible grommet positioned around the threaded shaft between the handle and the flanged end of the threaded fastener;
- the accessory positioned at least partially about the threaded shaft between the handle and the compressible grommet;
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- a rigid spacer positioned about the threaded shaft between the compressible grommet and the accessory, the rigid spacer being substantially less compressible than the compressible grommet;
- wherein rotation of the threaded shaft about the major axis causes movement of the threaded fastener along the major axis, causing compression of the compressible grommet and further creating a force to hinder rotation and other movement of the accessory with respect to the vehicle.
An accessory retention device and accessory, the retention device for attaching the accessory to an aperture in a vehicle, the accessory retention device and accessory comprising:
- a threaded shaft having a major axis;
- a hand-graspable handle integrally connected with the threaded shaft;
- a threaded fastener having a flanged end, the threaded fastener configured to be attached to the threaded shaft along the major axis;
- a compressible grommet shaped to fit in the aperture, the compressible grommet positioned around the threaded shaft between the handle and the flanged end of the threaded fastener;
- a washer positioned about the threaded shaft between the handle and the compressible grommet;
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- the accessory positioned at least partially about the threaded shaft between the handle and the compressible grommet;
- wherein rotation of the threaded shaft about the major axis causes movement of the threaded fastener along the major axis, causing compression of the compressible grommet and further creating a force to hinder rotation and other movement of the accessory with respect to the vehicle.
An accessory retention system for attaching an accessory to an aperture in a device, the accessory retention system comprising:
- a hand-graspable handle having an internally threaded portion;
- an externally threaded shaft having a proximal end and a distal end, the proximal end configured to engage with the handle;
- an accessory positioned at least partially about the shaft, the accessory including a mounting portion;
- a flange connected to the distal end of the shaft;
- a compressible grommet positioned about the shaft between the handle and the flange;
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- a rigid spacer positioned about the shaft between the compressible grommet and the handle, the rigid spacer being substantially less compressible than the compressible grommet;
- wherein rotation of the handle upon the shaft causes compression of the compressible grommet such that when positioned in the aperture of the device, the compressible grommet creates a force to help restrict rotation and other movement of the mounting portion of the accessory with respect to the device.
An accessory retention system for attaching an accessory to an aperture in a device, the accessory retention system comprising:
- a hand-graspable handle having an internally threaded portion;
- an externally threaded shaft having a proximal end and a distal end, the proximal end configured to engage with the handle;
- an accessory positioned at least partially about the shaft, the accessory including a mounting portion;
- a washer positioned about the shaft between the handle and the mounting portion of the accessory;
- a flange connected to the distal end of the shaft;
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- a compressible grommet positioned about the shaft between the handle and the flange;
- wherein rotation of the handle upon the shaft causes compression of the compressible grommet such that when positioned in the aperture of the device, the compressible grommet creates a force to help restrict rotation and other movement of the mounting portion of the accessory with respect to the device.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.