Load Bearing Bracket for Adjustable Gear Bags

Abstract

A load bearing bracket for adjustable gear bags comprises a base bracket having a plurality of openings disposed therein. The openings are arranged in columns and rows. A top row consists of uniformly sized openings and alternates with another row of uniformly but different sized openings. This arrangement maximizes adjustability when attaching a variety of holding items such as Modular Lightweight Load-carrying Equipment (MOLLE) bags or other equipment bags or holders. The base bracket is mounted using bolts, rivets or other fasteners to a vehicle. The equipment bags have an attached strap that fits within the openings to secure them therein. A plurality of large adjustment openings are disposed along a bottom portion of the base bracket allowing a user to insert a hand to guide and secure the straps. A snap on the bottom of the strap secures the free end of the strap to the bag.

1 . A load bearing bracket for organizing and securing gear comprising:
 a base bracket;   said base bracket having a plurality of openings;   said plurality of openings being arranged in columns and rows;   a row of adjusting openings having a size selected to allow a user to reach inside said adjusting opening wherein adjustments are made;   at least one holding means;   said holding means having at least one securing strap;   said securing strap being fixedly attached at an end thereon; and   said at least one securing strap being adapted to fit within said plurality of openings wherein said holding means is secured therein.   
   
   
       2 . A load bearing bracket for organizing and securing gear according to  claim 1  wherein said plurality of openings are arranged in alternating rows of at least two different sized openings. 
   
   
       3 . A load bearing bracket for organizing and securing gear according to  claim 2  wherein said holding means is an equipment bag. 
   
   
       4 . A load bearing bracket for organizing and securing gear according to  claim 2  wherein said holding means is a MOLLE bag. 
   
   
       5 . A load bearing bracket for organizing and securing gear according to  claim 1  wherein said holding means has a securing means disposed on a free end therein. 
   
   
       6 . A load bearing bracket for organizing and securing gear according to  claim 5  wherein said securing means is a snap. 
   
   
       7 . A load bearing bracket for organizing and securing gear according to  claim 5  wherein said securing means is a hook and loop fastener. 
   
   
       8 . A load bearing bracket for organizing and securing gear according to  claim 1  further comprising a mounting means for attaching said base bracket to a vehicle. 
   
   
       9 . A load bearing bracket for organizing and securing gear according to  claim 8  wherein said mounting means comprises bolts fixedly attached to said vehicle. 
   
   
       10 . A load bearing bracket for organizing and securing gear according to  claim 1  wherein said plurality of openings comprise alternating rows of at least two different size openings. 
   
   
       11 . A load bearing bracket for organizing and securing gear according to  claim 1  wherein said row of adjustment openings are disposed along a bottom portion of said base bracket. 
   
   
       12 . A method of securing items in a vehicle comprising the steps of:
 installing a base bracket in a vehicle;   obtaining;   inserting a strap disposed on an equipment bag into an opening disposed along a selected column in said base bracket;   guiding said strap by inserting a hand in an adjustment opening disposed in said base bracket wherein said strap is removeably secured therein; and   snapping said strap to a snap disposed on said equipment bag to removeably secure said equipment bag therein.   
   
   
       13 . A load bearing bracket for organizing and securing gear comprising:
 a base bracket fixedly attached to a vehicle having a plurality of securing openings arranged in a selected pattern;   said selected pattern comprising a plurality of rows and columns with alternating rows being of at least two different size openings;   at least one holder;   said at least one holder having at least one strap disposed thereon;   a row of adjustment openings disposed along a bottom portion of said base bracket wherein a user may fit a hand to adjust and guide said at least one strap through said openings; and   securing said at least one strap with a securing means.   
   
   
       14 . A load bearing bracket for organizing and securing gear according to  claim 13  wherein said securing means is a snap disposed on a free end of said at least one strap. 
   
   
       15 . A load bearing bracket for organizing and securing gear according to  claim 13  wherein said securing means is a hook and loop fastener disposed on a free end of said at least one strap.