Patent ID: 9243740
Filing Date: 2016-01-26
CPC Classification: B60K,F16M

Claim Text:
1. A bracket assembly configured to mount a component to a structure within a space of a compartment, the bracket assembly comprising: a first body bracket having an elongated body member and configured to engage the component; a second body bracket adapted to receive a mechanical fastener so as to secure the second body bracket to the structure within the compartment, the second body bracket is disposed at an end of the first body bracket and extends outwardly from a side edge of the first body bracket; a third body bracket having a rod portion and a support surface, the support surface for attaching the third body bracket to the structure within the compartment, the third body bracket includes a first attachment portion and a second attachment portion, the a first attachment portion angled relative to the second attachment portion; and a rod mounted to both the third body bracket and the first body bracket, the rod formed of a durable and resilient material so as to be shaped in a manner configured to fit the component within the space of the compartment, the rod includes a first bend spaced apart from a second bend so as to define a first portion, an intermediary portion, and a free end portion, the first bend disposed between the first portion and the intermediary portion, the second bend disposed between the intermediary portion and the free end portion, the first body portion fixed to the first bracket, the intermediary portion extending away from the first body bracket, the free end portion generally parallel to the second body bracket, the free end portion of the rod is fixedly mounted to the rod portion of the third body bracket.