Patent ID: 6053471
Filing Date: 2000-04-25
Classification: B63H

Abstract:
A convertible mounting bracket assembly comprising:two separable main components includinga tilt bracket comprisinga clamp portion for securing said assembly to a mounting support,a top plate;a pivot mechanism attached to said clamp portion and said top plate for angularly rotating said top plate about said pivot mechanism;an energy-absorbing assembly having a first end operably attached to said top plate and a second end operably attached to the clamp portion;a swivel plate including a cross bar perpendicularly and transversely attached to the swivel plate; and,a swivel mechanism for rotating the swivel plate and removably attaching said swivel plate coplanar to said top plate, said swivel mechanism including said top plate and said swivel plate each defining a hole in registry with the other and centrally positioned in said top plate and said swivel plate, and a bolt secured therein.