Patent ID: 6749096
Filing Date: 2004-06-15
Classification: B62J

Abstract:
An apparatus for retaining an object having a tubular portion on a wheeled vehicle, comprising:a metal plate, having a middle section with a hole, a first end section, and a second end section; and a cylindrical clamp attached to the first end section, the cylindrical clamp having first and second longitudinal sections that can be brought together in a closed position, and moved apart to an open position, and each longitudinal section of the cylindrical clamp an outer layer made of metal, and an inner layer made of an elastic material; wherein the first longitudinal section of the cylindrical clamp is fastened to an edge of the first end section in a fixed position; and wherein the second longitudinal section of the cylindrical clamp is fastened to a first member of a locking device, the first member of the locking device is pivotally retained on a second member of the locking device, and the second member of the locking device is fastened to the first end section of the metal plate.