Accessory Support Bracket for a Portable Structure

Abstract

A blind accessory support bracket is disclosed. The bracket is configured to fit into the X-shaped framework of a hunting blind, tent, or portable structure. Abutments are located on either side of the bracket, containing the framework therebetween, and securing the bracket in place. The bracket may provide a variety of different supports, including a gun brace, a camera mount, or a shelf. When the bracket is located on framework near an opening of the blind, it may assist in aiming or shooting of a camera or gun at a target outside the blind.

1 . An accessory support for a portable structure having a frame with at least two converging frame members:
 a body having opposite lateral sidewalls where each side converges toward the other, the lateral sidewalls configured to rest against converging frame members of the support structure to support the body;   the body having a plurality of securing members configured to secure the body between the converging frame members; and   the body comprising an accessory support portion.   
     
     
         2 . The accessory support according to  claim 1 , wherein the opposite lateral sides of the body are a first lateral sidewall and a second lateral sidewall; the first lateral sidewall configured to rest against the first converging frame member of the portable structure, the opposite second lateral sidewall configured to rest against a second converging frame member of the portable structure. 
     
     
         3 . The accessory support according to  claim 1 , wherein the accessory support portion comprises a gun brace. 
     
     
         4 . The accessory support according to  claim 3 , wherein said gun brace comprises a notch for supporting the barrel of a gun. 
     
     
         5 . The accessory support according to  claim 1 , wherein the accessory support portion comprises a camera mount. 
     
     
         6 . The accessory support according to  claim 5 , wherein the camera mount comprises a squared annular ring configured to receive a camera or camera support. 
     
     
         7 . The accessory support according to  claim 1 , wherein the accessory support portion comprises a shelf. 
     
     
         8 . The accessory support according to  claim 1 , wherein each side wall has a first front edge and a back edge defining the width of the sidewall;
 said securing members comprise a first abutment and a second abutment;   the first and second abutments extending beyond the plane that extends along the width of the first side wall, the first abutment extending laterally from the front edge, the second abutment extending laterally from a rear edge wherein a channel portion is formed between the sidewall and the first abutment and a second channel portion is formed between the sidewall and the second abutment and each channel portion configured to support the body on a frame member of the structure.   
     
     
         9 . The accessory support according to  claim 8 ,
 said securing members comprise a third abutment and a fourth abutment;   the third and fourth abutments extending beyond the plane that extends along the width of the second side wall opposite the first side wall, the third abutment extending laterally from the front edge, the fourth abutment extending laterally from a rear edge wherein a third channel portion is formed between the sidewall and the third abutment and a fourth channel portion is formed between the sidewall and the fourth abutment and each channel portion configured to support the body on a frame member of the structure.   
     
     
         10 . The accessory support according to  claim 1 , wherein each sidewall has a first front edge and a back edge defining the width of the sidewall;
 said securing members comprise a first abutment and a second abutment;   the first abutments extends beyond the plane that extends along the width of the first side wall,   the second abutments extends beyond the plane that extends along the width of the second side wall,   the first abutment extending laterally from the front edge of the first sidewall, the second abutment extending laterally from a rear edge of the second sidewall wherein a channel portion is formed between the first sidewall and the first abutment and a second channel portion is formed between the second sidewall and the second abutment and each channel portion configured to support the body on a frame member of the structure.   
     
     
         11 . The accessory support according to  claim 1 , wherein each side wall has a front edge and a back edge defining the width of the sidewall;
 said securing members comprise a first abutment and a second abutment; the first abutment extending laterally beyond the first and second sidewalls in a plane that is longitudinally ahead of the lateral plane defined by the front edge, the second abutment extending laterally beyond the first and second sidewalls in a plane that is longitudinally behind the lateral plane defined by the back edge.   
     
     
         12 . The accessory support according to  claim 1 , wherein the securing members comprise a first abutment and a second abutment; the first abutment is adjacent the sidewall on a first side and the second abutment is adjacent to the sidewall on and opposite second side. 
     
     
         13 . The accessory support according to  claim 1 , wherein said securing members comprise a first abutment, the first abutment located near a top side of said body and longitudinally forward of said sidewalls, the second abutment located near the bottom of said body and longitudinally rearward of said sidewalls. 
     
     
         14 . An accessory support for a portable blind having a frame with converging frame members:
 a body having opposite lateral frame engaging contact surfaces where each surface converges toward the other, the lateral surfaces configured to rest against converging frame members of the support structure to support the body;   the body having a plurality of securing members configured to secure the body between the converging frame members; and   the body comprising an accessory support portion and an engagement device configured to detachably connect the accessory support portion to the body.   
     
     
         15 . The accessory support according to  claim 14 , wherein the accessory support portion comprises a gun brace having a notch for supporting the barrel of a gun. 
     
     
         16 . The accessory support according to  claim 14 , wherein the accessory support portion comprises a camera mount. 
     
     
         17 . The accessory support according to  claim 1 , wherein the accessory support portion comprises a shelf. 
     
     
         18 . The accessory support according to  claim 1 , wherein the securing members extend laterally beyond the support surfaces to limit the longitudinal movement of the body. 
     
     
         19 . An accessory support for a portable blind having a frame with converging frame members:
 a body having converging frame engaging means for supporting the body against converging frame members of the support structure;   the body having a plurality of securing means for securing the body between the converging frame members and for limiting longitudinal movement of the body; and   the body having an accessory support means for supporting accessories.   
     
     
         20 . An accessory support according to  claim 19 , wherein the accessory support means is selected from the group consisting of: a gun mount, a camera mount, and a shelf.