Flashlight mounting system
View Patent ↗A novel attachment and mounting system for a portable handheld flashlight is provided. A universal mounting bracket including a central raised channel portion and mounting tabs connected thereto is configured to slideably receive a flashlight. The bracket includes several configurations that are tailored to the mounting conditions required. For example, the bracket includes fastener, magnetic and strap mounting configurations. Further, the channel section may be mounted in a pivotable fashion to the mounting tab to allow rotation of the flashlight mounted thereto. The flashlight includes a clip on the back thereof that is slideably received in the channel section to facilitate easy mounting and dismounting of the flashlight in the bracket.
1. An assembly for removably receiving and supporting a flashlight comprising in combination:
a mounting plate including;
a raised mounting region having a first side, a second side and a raised central portion between said first and second sides,
at least one mounting bracket connected to one of said first second sides of said raised mounting region, and
means for attaching said mounting plate to a mounting surface; and
a flashlight including;
a housing, said housing having a front side and a rear side, wherein the light output from said flashlight is directed from said front side of said housing, and
a clip heaving a first end and a second end opposite said first end, said first end attached to said rear side of said housing,
wherein said second end of said clip is selectively slideably engagable with said raised mounting region of said mounting plate.
2. The assembly of claim 1 , wherein said at least one mounting bracket is two mounting brackets connected to said first and second sides of said mounting region.
3. The assembly of claim 1 , said means for attaching said mounting plate to a mounting surface further comprising:
holes in said at least one mounting bracket; and
fasteners installed through said holes.
4. The assembly of claim 1 , said means for attaching said mounting plate to a mounting surface further comprising:
an adhesive material applied to a rear surface of said at least one mounting bracket.
5. The assembly of claim 1 , said means for attaching said mounting plate to a mounting surface further comprising:
a magnet attached to a rear surface of said at least one mounting bracket.
6. The assembly of claim 1 , wherein said at least one mounting bracket includes a receiving slot, said raised mounting region received in said receiving slot wherein said first and second sides of said raised mounting region are pivotably connected to said receiving slot.
7. The assembly of claim 2 , wherein said at least one mounting bracket includes a receiving slot, said raised mounting region received in said receiving slot wherein said first and second sides of said raised mounting region are pivotably connected to said receiving slot.
8. The assembly of claim 6 , wherein said means for attaching said mounting plate includes a strap.
9. The assembly of claim 8 , wherein said strap has a length that is adjustable, said strap being configured to be worn the head of a user.