Patent ID: 6883766
Filing Date: 2005-04-26
Classification: A62B

Abstract:
1. An improved quick release mechanical bracket movable between a closed position for detachably retaining a tank therewithin and an opened position for release thereof comprising: A. a frame means extending vertically including: B. a first driveshaft means rotatably mounted within said upper flange means and rotatably mounted within said lower flange means and extending therebetween; C. a second driveshaft means rotatably mounted within said upper flange means at a position laterally spatially disposed from said first driveshaft means, said second driveshaft means being rotatably mounted within said lower flange means at a position spatially disposed laterally from said first driveshaft means, said second driveshaft means extending vertically between said upper flange means and said lower flange means at a position laterally displaced from said first driveshaft means, said second driveshaft means and said first driveshaft means extending vertically approximately parallel with respect to one another to define said tank holding zone therebetween below said upper flange means and above said lower flange means; D. at least one tank clamping means secured to said first driveshaft means and said second driveshaft means and being movable therewith between said closed position retaining said tank within said tank holding zone and an opened position releasing a tank to allow removal thereof from said tank holding zone, each of said tank clamping means including; E. a first guide boss means fixedly secured to said frame means below said upper flange means and above said lower frame means at a position intermediate therebetween adjacent said first driveshaft means, said first guide boss means defining a first profiled guide surface at least partially encircling said first driveshaft means and positioned thereadjacent to prevent lateral deflection thereof; F. a second guide boss means fixedly secured to said frame means below said upper flange means and above said lower frame means at a position intermediate therebetween adjacent said second driveshaft means, said second guide boss means defining a second profiled guide surface at least partially encircling said second driveshaft means and positioned thereadjacent to prevent lateral deflection thereof; and G. an interengagement means operatively attached with respect to said first driveshaft means and said second driveshaft means for rotating both simultaneously, said interengagement means being operative to rotate said first driveshaft means counterclockwise and said second driveshaft means clockwise simultaneously to move said first clamping means and said second clamping means toward the closed position, said interengagement means being operative to rotate said first driveshaft means clockwise and said second driveshaft means counterclockwise simultaneously to move said first clamping means and said second clamping means toward the opened position.