Attachments, brackets, and support assemblies

摘要

Support assemblies for attaching to an existing device, such as a bicycle frame, are provided. Support assemblies are suited for carrying loads and providing additional storage and transport capacity. Assemblies of the present invention contemplate a primary support member for carrying or receiving articles, and additional or secondary members for supporting the primary support and communicating with the existing device.

主权项

1. A support assembly comprising a support frame for interconnection to a bicycle frame, the assembly comprising:
a primary support member comprising a single bar or tube, the primary support member comprising a first section and a second section, said first section comprising a substantially U-shaped portion and said second section extending at an angle with respect to said first portion; at least one secondary support member comprising a first end and a second end, the first end of the at least one secondary support member secured section with a clamp; said first end of said secondary support member being hingedly interconnected to said clamp; a bracket comprising a first end and a second end; said second end of said secondary support member hingedly connected to the first end of the bracket; the second end of the bracket hingedly connected to the second section of the primary support member; and wherein said primary and secondary support members are connected to one another in a manner which allows the relative spatial relationship of the two members to be adjusted and wherein at least said secondary support member is adapted to connect to said bicycle frame.