Patent ID: 7523904
Filing Date: 2009-04-28
Classification: F16C,F16M,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A ratcheting mounting device, comprising: a substantially rigid base formed with a first substantially planar surface extended laterally of a substantially columnar post projected above a foot portion and comprising a central aperture extended longitudinally therethrough receiving a fastener for securing the foot of the base to an external surface; a substantially rigid ratcheting coupler formed with a second substantially planar surface and an appendage projected substantially radially therefrom and terminated in a part spherical mounting platform; a plurality of cooperating individual radial teeth and individual radial sockets arranged between the substantially planar surfaces of the base and ratcheting coupler for orienting the surface of the ratcheting coupler relative to the surface of the base in different stepwise angular orientations, wherein the individual radial sockets further comprise substantially identical individual pocket-shaped recesses formed into the surrounding planar surface of one of the base and ratcheting coupler, and the individual radial teeth further comprise substantially identical individual projections projected from the surrounding planar surface of a different one of the base and ratcheting coupler and substantially matched in size to the pocket-shaped recesses of the individual radial sockets; and a clamping mechanism structured for constraining the planar surfaces of the base and ratcheting coupler in different angular relationships.