Patent ID: 8596941
Filing Date: 2013-12-03
Classification: B60Q,F16B,Y10T

Abstract:
1. An accessory retention system for attaching an accessory to an aperture in a device, the accessory retention system comprising: a hand-graspable handle having an internally threaded portion; an externally threaded shaft having a proximal end and a distal end, the proximal end configured to engage with the handle; an accessory positioned at least partially about the shaft, the accessory including a mounting portion, wherein the accessory is selected from the group consisting of a light bar, a rack, a gun rack, a tool holder, a cargo carrier, an auxiliary light, a light, an antenna, a mirror and combinations thereof; a flange connected to the distal end of the shaft; and a compressible grommet positioned about the shaft between the handle and the flange; wherein rotation of the handle upon the shaft causes compression of the compressible grommet such that when positioned in the aperture of the device, the compressible grommet creates a force to help restrict rotation and other movement of the mounting portion of the accessory with respect to the device.