Patent ID: 6273572
Filing Date: 2001-08-14
Classification: B62J

Abstract:
A reflector and mounting system adapted for mounting on a seat post of a bicycle using a single screw, comprising:a) an integrally formed reflector mounting bracket including:i) a collar sized to surround the seat post of the bicycle;ii) a support arm with a first end attached to and extending outward from said collar, said support arm including a first through bore sized to receive the screw;iii) a reflector mounting tongue attached to a second end of said support arm and extending downward relative thereto at a first obtuse angle relative to said collar; said first obtuse angle being fixed and selected to approximately equal a second obtuse angle formed between the ground and the seat post of the bicycle to which the reflector mounting bracket is secured when the bicycle is in an upright position on the ground; said reflector mounting tongue further including a receiving slot; andiv) a clamping arm also attached to and extending outward from said collar and being positioned opposite said support arm, said clamping arm including a second through bore for receiving the screw such that said screw is adapted to draw said clamping arm toward said support arm for clamping said collar around the bicycle seat post; andb) a reflector adapted to be fixedly mounted on said reflector mounting tongue in the same angular orientation as said tongue; said reflector includes a pair of opposing receivers spaced apart to receive said tongue such that said tongue fits between said receivers to hold said reflector in place thereon; and said reflector includes a projection positioned between and slightly below said receivers, wherein said slot is sized to receive said projection as said tongue is completely inserted between said receivers to lock said reflector in position thereon.