Support bracket

Abstract

An rticle support bracket ( 10 ) which can be releasably mounted to a structural member, the bracket ( 10 ) including a support section ( 12 ) for receiving the article and a releasably mounting means ( 20 ) operatively connected to the support section ( 12 ), the releasable mounting means ( 20 ) being adapted to be secured to the structural member so that in a mounted position the support section ( 12 ) is in a selected orientation relative to the structural member.

1 . An article support bracket which can be releasably mounted to a structural member, the bracket including a support section for receiving the article and a releasable mounting means operatively connected to the support section, the releasable mounting means being adapted to be secured to the structural member so that in a mounted position the support section is in a selected orientation relative to the structural member.  
     
     
         2 . A bracket according to  claim 1  wherein the support section is in the form of an elongated arm, said mounting means being disposed at one end portion thereof, so that when the mounting means is connected to the structural member in the mounted position the elongated arm extends away from the structural member.  
     
     
         3 . A bracket according to  claim 2  wherein the elongated arm includes one or more stops thereon for limiting movement of the article along the arm when carried thereon.  
     
     
         4 . A bracket according to  claim 3  wherein the one or more stops is in the form of an upstanding spaced apart pin.  
     
     
         5 - 14 . (canceled)  
     
     
         15 . A bracket according to  claim 2  wherein the releasable mounting means includes a hook shaped element operatively connected to one end of the arm, the hook shaped element being mounted for pivotal movement relative to the arm between a fitting position in which it is presented to the structural member and the mounted position in which it causes the bracket to be connected to the structural member, and return of the hook shaped element to the fitting position from the mounted position enables release of the bracket from the structural member.  
     
     
         16 . A bracket according to  claim 15  wherein the elongated arm includes one or more stops thereon for limiting movement of the article along the arm when carried thereon.  
     
     
         17 . A bracket according to  claim 16  wherein the one or more stops is in the form of an upstanding spaced apart pin.  
     
     
         18 . A bracket according to  claim 15  wherein the hook shaped element is adapted to be pivotally mounted at selected pivot mountings along the length of the arm at said end portion to allow for the fitting of the bracket to posts of different cross sectional dimensions.  
     
     
         19 . A bracket according to  claim 2  wherein the structural member is in the form of a generally upright post and when the bracket is connected to the post in the mounted position the elongated arm is disposed generally horizontally and extends from the post.  
     
     
         20 . A bracket according to  claim 19  wherein the elongated arm includes one or more stops thereon for limiting movement of the article along the arm when carried thereon.  
     
     
         21 . A bracket according to  claim 20  wherein the one or more stops is in the form of an upstanding spaced apart pin.  
     
     
         22 . A bracket according to  claim 19  wherein the releasable mounting means includes a hook shaped element operatively connected to one end of the arm, the hook shaped element being mounted for pivotal movement relative to the arm between a fitting position in which it is presented to the structural member and the mounted position in which it causes the bracket to be connected to the structural member, and return of the hook shaped element to the fitting position from the mounted position enables release of the bracket from the structural member.  
     
     
         23 . A bracket according to  claim 22  wherein the releasable mounting means further includes a pair of spaced apart locating flanges forming a channel shaped configuration arranged such that in the mounted position, the post is received within the channel 0shaped configuration with the hook shaped element extending at least partially around the post.  
     
     
         24 . A bracket according to  claim 23  wherein the hook shaped element is adapted to be pivotally mounted at selected pivot mountings along the length of the arm at said end portion to allow for the fitting of the bracket to posts of different cross sectional dimensions.  
     
     
         25 . A bracket according to  claim 19  wherein the releasable mounting means includes a pair of spaced apart flanges extending from one end of the arm which when in the mounted position the post is disposed between the flanges with the free ends of each flange extending beyond the post, each flange including a mounting aperture in its free end portion for receiving a mounting pin.  
     
     
         26 . A bracket according to  claim 25  wherein the elongated arm includes one or more stops thereon for limiting movement of the article along the arm when carried thereon.  
     
     
         27 . A bracket according to  claim 26  wherein the one or more stops is in the form of an upstanding spaced apart pin.  
     
     
         28 . An article support bracket according to  claim 2  in combination with a portable structural member, the structural member including a post and a base, the post being operatively connected to the base, said article support bracket being releasably connectible to the post in the mounted position.  
     
     
         29 . The combination of  claim 28  wherein said base includes a mounting adapted to be supported on a ball of a tow bar assembly of a vehicle.  
     
     
         30 . The combination of  claim 28  wherein said base includes a frame having ground engaging wheels enabling the structural member to be moved over a support surface.  
     
     
         31 . The combination of  claim 28  wherein said base includes a foldable leg assembly movable between an operative position in which it can support the post for receiving the support bracket and a collapsed position.  
     
     
         32 . An article support bracket releasably mounted to a structural member, comprising: 
 an elongated arm for receiving the article;    a hook shaped element operatively connected to one end of the arm and adapted to be secured to the structural member so that in a mounted position the support section is in a selected orientation relative to the structural member; and    one or more upstanding spaced apart pints on the elongated arm for limiting movement of the article along the arm when carried thereon.    
     
     
         33 . A bracket according to  claim 32 , wherein the hook shaped element is mounted for pivotal movement relative to the arm between a fitting position in which it is presented to the structural member and the mounted position in which it causes the bracket to be connected to the structural member, and return of the hook shaped element to the fitting position from the mounted position enables release of the bracket from the structural member.  
     
     
         34 . An article support bracket releasably mounted to a portable structural member having a post operatively connected to a base, comprising: 
 an elongated arm for receiving the article;    a hook shaped element operatively connected to one end of the arm and adapted to be secured to the structural member so that in a mounted position the support section is in a selected orientation relative to the structural member; and    one or more upstanding spaced apart pints on the elongated arm for limiting movement of the article along the arm when carried thereon.    
     
     
         35 . A bracket according to  claim 34 , wherein the base is selected from a mounting adapted to be supported on a ball of a tow bar assembly of a vehicle, a frame having ground engaging wheels enabling the structural member to be moved over a support surface, and a foldable leg assembly movable between an operative position in which it can support the post for receiving the support bracket and a collapsed position.