Accessory Mount
An apparatus for securing an accessory to a device. The apparatus includes an elongated base, a clamp, and a lever. The clamp is defined at least in part by a first section disposed on the elongated base and a second section slidably coupled to the elongated base. The lever is operable for locking and un-locking the second section.
1 . An apparatus ( 10 ) for securing an accessory ( 58 ) to a device, the apparatus comprising:
an elongated base ( 12 );
a clamp, comprising:
a first section ( 14 ) disposed on the elongated base; and
a second section ( 16 ) slidably coupled to the elongated base; and a lever ( 18 ) operable for locking and un-locking the second section.
2 . The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein
the second section locks when the lever is displaced in a first direction ( 20 ); and
the second section un-locks when the lever is displaced in a second direction opposite the first direction.
3 . The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein
the second section slides towards the first section when the lever is displaced in a first direction ( 20 ); and
the second section slides away from the first section when the lever is displaced in a second direction opposite the first direction.
4 . The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein
the second section slides towards the first section and locks when the lever is displaced in a first direction ( 20 ); and
the second section un-locks and slides away from the first section when the lever is displaced in a second direction opposite the first direction.
5 . The apparatus of claim 1 , comprising a linkage ( 26 ) operatively coupling the second section and the lever to each other.
6 . The apparatus of claim 5 , wherein
the lever comprises a first end ( 28 ) and a second end ( 30 ), wherein the first end of the lever is pivotally coupled to the elongated base; and
the linkage comprises a first end ( 34 ) and a second end ( 36 ), wherein
the first end of the linkage is pivotally coupled to the lever proximate the first end thereof; and
the second end of the linkage is pivotally coupled to the second section.
7 . The apparatus of claim 6 , wherein
the second section slides towards the first section and locks when the lever is displaced in a first direction ( 20 ); and
the second section un-locks and slides away from the first section when the lever is displaced in a second direction opposite the first direction.
8 . The apparatus of claim 6 , wherein the linkage is configured for adjusting a force required for locking and un-locking the second section.
9 . The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the first and second sections are configured for receiving at least a portion of a base ( 60 ) of the accessory.
10 . The apparatus of claim 9 , wherein the first section is biased towards the second section.
11 . The apparatus of claim 9 , wherein the accessory is secured to the apparatus by placing the base of the accessory between the first section and the un-locked second section and then locking the second section.
12 . The apparatus of claim 11 , wherein the accessory is removable when the second section is un-locked.
13 . The apparatus of claim 1 , comprising a mount ( 52 ) for securing the apparatus to the device.
14 . The apparatus of claim 13 , wherein the elongated base and the mount have complementary features for being removably attached to each other.
15 . The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the lever is a camming lever.
16 . The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the accessory is a fishing reel.
17 . The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the accessory is a fishing reel for bowfishing.
18 . The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the device is a bow.
19 . The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the device is a fishing bow.