Device and methods for a removeable license plate and accessory mount
The disclosed technology includes a mounting device for a motor vehicle. The mounting device can include a base configured to receive a component of a motor vehicle grille, a support bracket affixed to the base and dimensioned to receive an object, and a rotational mounting device attached to the base. The rotation mounting device can include a rotation interface that can be rotatably actuated, mounting brackets configured to attach the base to the motor vehicle grille when in an engaged position, and a plurality of gears. The plurality of gears can be in mechanical communication with the rotation interface and the mounting brackets so that when the rotation interface is rotated between an engaged position and a disengaged position the mounting brackets are also rotated between the engaged position and the disengaged position.
1. A mounting device for a motor vehicle, the mounting device comprising:
a base having one or more slots configured to receive a component of a motor vehicle grille;
a support bracket affixed to the base and dimensioned to receive an object; and
a rotational mounting device attached to the base and comprising:
a rotation interface, the rotation interface being rotatably actuatable;
a plurality of mounting brackets configured to attach the base to the motor vehicle grille when the plurality of mounting brackets are in an engaged position; and
a plurality of gears in mechanical communication with the rotation interface, each gear in the plurality of gears in mechanical communication with a respective mounting bracket of the plurality of mounting brackets, wherein respective gears of the plurality of gears are configured to rotate respective mounting brackets of the plurality of mounting brackets between the engaged position and a disengaged position when the rotation interface is rotatably actuated.
2. The mounting device of claim 1 , wherein the support bracket is dimensioned to receive a motor vehicle license plate.
3. The mounting device of claim 1 , wherein:
the rotation interface further comprises a rotation restriction tab; and
the base further comprises a rotation restriction slot, wherein the rotation restriction slot is configured to receive the rotation restriction tab and limit a rotational travel of the rotation interface when the plurality of mounting brackets are rotated between the engaged position and the disengaged position.
4. The mounting device of claim 1 , wherein:
the rotation interface further comprises a magnetic device; and
the base further comprises a corresponding magnetic device, wherein the magnetic device and the corresponding magnetic device are configured to be aligned and exert an attractive force on each other when the plurality of mounting brackets are in the engaged position such that the plurality of mounting brackets are prevented from moving to the disengaged position when the plurality of mounting brackets are in the engaged position.
5. The mounting device of claim 1 , wherein:
the rotation interface further comprises a locking mechanism slot; and
the base further comprises a locking mechanism aperture, wherein the locking mechanism aperture and locking mechanism slot are configured to receive a locking mechanism when the plurality of mounting brackets are in the engaged position such that the plurality of mounting brackets are prevented, by the locking mechanism, from moving to the disengaged position when the plurality of mounting brackets are in the engaged position.
6. The mounting device of claim 5 , wherein the locking mechanism comprises a threaded fastener having a head adapted to receive a unique drive of a screwdriver.
7. The mounting device of claim 1 , wherein the support bracket is configured to detach from the base when a force is applied to the support bracket before the component of the motor vehicle grille is damaged.
8. The mounting device of claim 1 , wherein the plurality of mounting brackets comprise four mounting brackets.
9. The mounting device of claim 1 , further comprising a light configured to illuminate an object attached to the support bracket.
10. The mounting device of claim 1 , wherein the support bracket is dimensioned to receive an identification transponder.
11. The mounting device of claim 1 , wherein the support bracket is dimensioned to receive a camera.
12. The mounting device of claim 1 , wherein the one or more slots comprises one or more horizontal slots and one or more vertical slots.
13. The mounting device of claim 12 , wherein the one or more horizontal slots comprises four horizontal slots and the one or more vertical slots comprises one vertical slot.
14. The mounting device of claim 1 , wherein the rotation interface comprises a knob configured to be rotated by a user and wherein an outer surface of the rotation interface is configured to be approximately flush with a surface of the base when the mounting brackets are in the engaged position.
15. A mounting device for a motor vehicle, the mounting device comprising:
a base having one or more slots configured to receive a component of a motor vehicle grille;
a support bracket affixed to the base and dimensioned to receive a motor vehicle license plate; and
a rotational mounting device attached to the base and comprising:
a rotation interface, the rotation interface being rotatably actuatable;
a mounting bracket configured to attach the base to the motor vehicle grille when the mounting bracket is in an engaged position;
a first gear attached to the rotation interface; and
a second gear attached to the mounting bracket and in mechanical communication with the first gear,
wherein the first gear and the second gear are configured to rotate the mounting bracket between the engaged position and a disengaged position when the rotation interface is rotatably actuated.
16. The mounting device of claim 15 , wherein:
the rotation interface further comprises a rotation restriction tab; and
the base further comprises a rotation restriction slot, wherein the rotation restriction slot is configured to receive the rotation restriction tab and limit a rotational travel of the rotation interface when the mounting bracket is rotated between the engaged position and the disengaged position.
17. The mounting device of claim 15 , wherein:
the rotation interface further comprises a magnetic device; and
the base further comprises a corresponding magnetic device, wherein the magnetic device and the corresponding magnetic device are configured to be aligned and exert an attractive force on each other when the mounting bracket is in the engaged position such that the mounting bracket is prevented from moving to the disengaged position when the mounting bracket is in the engaged position.
18. The mounting device of claim 15 , wherein:
the rotation interface further comprises a locking mechanism slot; and
the base further comprises a locking mechanism aperture, wherein the locking mechanism aperture and locking mechanism slot are configured to receive a locking mechanism when the mounting bracket is in the engaged position such that the mounting bracket is prevented, by the locking mechanism, from moving to the disengaged position when the mounting bracket is in the engaged position.
19. The mounting device of claim 15 , wherein the support bracket is configured to detach from the base when a force is applied to the support bracket before the component of the motor vehicle grille is damaged.