Quick attach accessory mount

1. A clamp comprising

an upper arm having

a framework of a plurality of legs and cross members joined together and configured to flex with respect to each other when placed under a load;

a first tab extending at an angle from one end of the framework;

a first hinge plate positioned between the framework and the first tab; wherein

the framework, the tab, and the first hinge plate are formed as unitary, monocoque construction;

a lower arm pivotably connected to the upper arm and having

an elongate web;

a second tab extending at an angle from one end of the elongate web; and

a second hinge plate positioned between the elongate web and the second tab and attached to the first hinge plate at a pivot connection; wherein

the elongate web, the second tab, and the second hinge plate are formed as unitary, monocoque construction; and

a bias member attached to each of the upper arm and the lower arm and positioned between the upper arm and the lower arm to bias the upper arm and the lower arm together about the pivot connection between the hinge plates;

a cross brace extending between two of the legs and defining a socket

an accessory mount configured to be received within the socket wherein

the socket further defines one or more key features;

the accessory mount defines one or more opposing key features configured to interface with the key features on the socket;

the accessory mount includes a shaft that extends within the socket and allows for longitudinal and rotational movement between the accessory mount and the socket; and

a spring is positioned to interface between the socket and the accessory mount to bias the accessory mount in a first position against longitudinal movement in which the key features and the opposing key features interface to prevent rotation of the accessory mount within the socket.

2. The clamp of claim 1 , wherein

the upper arm is made of a first material that maintains the form of the framework while resiliently flexing; and

the lower arm is made of a second material that is stiff in comparison to the first material.

3. The clamp of claim 1 , wherein a first textured surface is formed one side of the elongate web of the lower arm facing the upper arm.

4. The clamp of claim 1 , further comprising a sleeve made of an elastomeric material covering at least a portion of the framework.

5. The clamp of claim 4 , wherein a portion of the sleeve comprises a second textured surface oriented opposite the first textured surface on the elongate web.

6. The clamp of claim 1 , wherein the key features and the opposing key features are configured to interface in a plurality of discrete rotational positions.

7. The clamp of claim 1 , wherein the legs and cross members of the framework define a concave structure above the lower arm.

8. A clamp comprising

an upper arm having

a first end;

a second end opposite the first end;

an upper engagement member adjacent the first end;

a plurality of knuckles extending from an interior surface of the upper engagement member;

a plurality of legs extending from the upper engagement member toward the second end;

a plurality of cross members connected to and extending between the legs;

a first cross brace connected to and extending between the legs and defining a socket which further defines grooves on an inside surface of the socket

a second cross brace connected to and extending between the legs;

a lower arm having

a first end;

a second end opposite the first end;

a lower engagement member adjacent the first end;

a plurality of knuckles extending from an interior surface of the lower engagement member;

a pin connecting the upper arm knuckles to the lower arm knuckles;

a clamp bias element surrounding the pin and adjacent the upper engagement member and lower engagement member, the clamp bias element in a first position forcing the upper engagement member away from the lower engagement member and forcing the second end of the upper arm toward the second end of the lower arm; and

an accessory mount adjustably connected to the socket further comprising an elastomeric textured sleeve positioned at the second end of the upper arm and surrounding a portion of the legs and the second cross brace.

9. The clamp of claim 8 , wherein the sleeve is over molded onto the upper arm.

10. The clamp of claim 8 , further comprising a plurality of detents extending from a male post of the accessory mount.

11. The clamp of claim 10 , wherein the detents adjustably engage with the grooves in the socket.

12. The clamp of claim 8 , further comprising an accessory engagement feature with a plurality of extensions, the extensions having an aperture extending therethrough, and a common axis extending through the apertures.

13. The clamp of claim 8 , wherein a first portion of the legs, a number of the cross members, and the second cross brace distal from the upper engagement member are made of a first material that maintains its form while resiliently flexing and a remainder of the upper arm is made of a second material that is stiff in comparison to the first material.

14. The clamp of claim 8 , wherein the lower arm is made of a material that is stiff in comparison to the first material.

15. The clamp of claim 8 , wherein the upper arm is formed as unitary, monocoque construction and the lower arm is formed as a unitary, monocoque construction.

16. The clamp of claim 8 , wherein the legs and cross members define a concave structure above the lower arm.

17. A clamp comprising

an upper arm having

a first end;

a second end opposite the first end;

an upper engagement member adjacent the first end;

a plurality of knuckles extending from an interior surface of the upper engagement member;

a plurality of legs extending from the upper engagement member toward the second end;

a plurality of cross members connected to and extending between the legs;

a first cross brace connected to and extending between the legs and defining a socket which further defines grooves on an inside surface of the socket

a second cross brace connected to and extending between the legs;

a lower arm having

a first end;

a second end opposite the first end;

a lower engagement member adjacent the first end;

a plurality of knuckles extending from an interior surface of the lower engagement member;

a pin connecting the upper arm knuckles to the lower arm knuckles;

a clamp bias element surrounding the pin and adjacent the upper engagement member and lower engagement member, the clamp bias element in a first position forcing the upper engagement member away from the lower engagement member and forcing the second end of the upper arm toward the second end of the lower arm;

an accessory mount adjustably connected to the socket and further comprising an accessory mount bias element that surrounds the male post and adjustably biases the accessory mount against the socket.